# eSewa – Nepal First Payment Gateway

> eSewa has 600+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 295 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** eSewa shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**Official eSewa payment plugin for woocommerce.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 20,639
- **Downloads (30 days):** 295 (-34.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 15, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** eSewa Ltd (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/esewaofficial/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/esewa/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [esewa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/esewa/) | #1 | 3 |
| [payment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/payment/) | #89 | 749 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,609 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| esewa | #1 | 9 |
| payment | >100 | 8,744 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 83.2%
- 0.2: 12.2%
- Other: 4.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [PayBridgeNP for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/paybridgenp-for-woocommerce/) | 10+ | — | Aug 21, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 3 | [Nepal Payments for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nepal-payments-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Jul 28, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is eSewa free?
Yes. eSewa is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is eSewa safe to use in 2026?
eSewa shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use eSewa?
eSewa is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,639 times since it launched in September 2020. It was downloaded 295 times in the last 30 days.

### Does eSewa work with WordPress 7.1?
eSewa is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does eSewa need?
eSewa requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was eSewa last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on October 15, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes eSewa?
eSewa is developed and maintained by eSewa Ltd.

### What are the best alternatives to eSewa?
The most popular alternatives to eSewa are PayBridgeNP for WooCommerce (10+ installs) and Nepal Payments for WooComme… (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/esewa/ · Generated 2026-10-13 13:00 UTC by PageForge