# GatewayAPI

> GatewayAPI has 300+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 271 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 48/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** GatewayAPI works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

**Send SMS notifications for WooCommerce orders, create SMS campaigns, manage contacts, and add two-factor authentication - powered by GatewayAPI.com.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 22,822
- **Downloads (30 days):** 271 (-59.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 48/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.1.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** onlinecity (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/onlinecity/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gatewayapi/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [campaigns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/campaigns/) | #1 | 34 |
| [Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notifications/) | #29 | 363 |
| [sms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sms/) | #17 | 237 |
| [transactional sms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/transactional-sms/) | #1 | 4 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,228 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| campaigns | >100 | 2,819 |
| Notifications | >100 | 8,735 |
| sms | >100 | 1,485 |
| transactional sms | #12 | 95 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 43.4%
- 1.6: 38.8%
- 1.8: 17.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Diller Loyalty](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/diller-loyalty/) | 70+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 3 | [Sendmachine for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sendmachine/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | May 25, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 4 | [Easy WordPress Mailchimp Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-wordpress-mailchimp-integration/) | 30+ | — | Jun 19, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Miix Laposta Campaigns Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/miix-laposta-campaigns-lite/) | 20+ | — | Jun 23, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [Ape Donate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ape-donate/) | 10+ | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 7 | [anti-IE6-army](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-ie6-army/) | 10+ | — | Oct 4, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Louder petition](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/louder-petition/) | 10+ | — | Apr 14, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Premium Order Manager for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/premium-order-manager-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Jul 14, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 10 | [Coug Network Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coug-network-links/) | <10 | — | Sep 5, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [Dynamic URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-url/) | <10 | — | Mar 7, 2023 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is GatewayAPI safe to use in 2026?
GatewayAPI works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use GatewayAPI?
GatewayAPI is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 22,822 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 271 times in the last 30 days.

### Does GatewayAPI work with WordPress 7.1?
GatewayAPI is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was GatewayAPI last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.4, was released on March 9, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes GatewayAPI?
GatewayAPI is developed and maintained by onlinecity.

### What are the best alternatives to GatewayAPI?
The most popular alternatives to GatewayAPI are Diller Loyalty (70+ installs), Sendmachine for WordPress (60+ installs) and Easy WordPress Mailchimp In… (30+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gatewayapi/ · Generated 2026-10-03 10:39 UTC by PageForge