# Float Payment Gateway

> Float Payment Gateway has 100+ active installs and 218 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 46/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Float Payment Gateway works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.

**Take credit card payments on your store using the Float API.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 7,220
- **Downloads (30 days):** 218 (+96.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 46/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** floattechnologies (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/floattechnologies/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/float-gateway/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [float](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/float/) | #4 | 12 |
| [south african payment gateway](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/south-african-payment-gateway/) | #2 | 2 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,359 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| float | #10 | 703 |
| south african payment gateway | #15 | 35 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Clear Floats Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-floats-button/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jul 11, 2022 | 40/100 |
| 2 | [Click to Call Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/small-phone-button-basic/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 13, 2023 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Storefront Blog Excerpts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/storefront-blog-excerpt/) | 700+ | 5/5 (13) | Mar 19, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [Juicy Contact Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/juicy-contact-button/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 3, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Float FAQ](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/float-faq/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 3, 2023 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [WP Video Floater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-video-floater/) | 20+ | — | Nov 16, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Image Text Wrap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-text-wrap/) | 10+ | — | Aug 24, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 9 | [Float Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-content/) | 10+ | — | Mar 5, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Align Text Edge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/align-text-edge/) | 10+ | — | May 3, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Float My Icon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/float-my-icon/) | 10+ | — | Sep 13, 2021 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Float Payment Gateway safe to use in 2026?
Float Payment Gateway works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Float Payment Gateway?
Float Payment Gateway is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,220 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 218 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Float Payment Gateway work with WordPress 7.1?
Float Payment Gateway is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Float Payment Gateway need?
Float Payment Gateway requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Float Payment Gateway last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on June 19, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Float Payment Gateway?
Float Payment Gateway is developed and maintained by floattechnologies.

### What are the best alternatives to Float Payment Gateway?
The most popular alternatives to Float Payment Gateway are Clear Floats Button (2K+ installs), Click to Call Button (1K+ installs) and Storefront Blog Excerpts (700+ installs).


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