# Default Payment Gateway for WooCommerce

> Default Payment Gateway for WooCo… has 80+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 71 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Default Payment Gateway for Woo… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Manage the default chosen Payment method on checkout, easily!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 2,638
- **Downloads (30 days):** 71 (+22.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** Nov 4, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** giangel84 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/giangel84/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hw-default-payment-gateway-for-woocommerce/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [default](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/default/) | #7 | 25 |
| [default checkout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/default-checkout/) | #1 | 1 |
| [default payment gateway for woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/default-payment-gateway-for-woocommerce/) | #1 | 1 |
| [default payment method](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/default-payment-method/) | #1 | 1 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,177 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| default | >100 | 10,000 |
| default checkout | >100 | 4,607 |
| default payment gateway for woocommerce | >100 | 1,411 |
| default payment method | >100 | 2,002 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Rename default post Labels](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rename-default-post/) | 500+ | 5/5 (5) | Nov 24, 2020 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Default Image Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/default-image-settings/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 29, 2016 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Default Attributes for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/default-attributes-for-woocommerce/) | 400+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 23, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 4 | [Clean WP Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clean-wp-dashboard/) | 100+ | — | Apr 23, 2009 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Default Quantity for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/default-quantity-for-woocommerce/) | 100+ | 3/5 (4) | May 6, 2025 | 29/100 |
| 6 | [Upload Files by Default When Inserting Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/upload-files-by-default-when-inserting-media/) | 90+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 23, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Automatic Post Date Filler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-post-date-filler/) | 80+ | 5/5 (6) | Apr 30, 2016 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [RA – New Post Auto Set Status "Private"](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ra-new-post-auto-set-status-private/) | 50+ | — | May 14, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 10 | [Private by Default](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/private-by-default/) | 50+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 7, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 11 | [Restore jQuery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restore-jquery/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 2, 2012 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Default Payment Gateway for Woo… safe to use in 2026?
Default Payment Gateway for Woo… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Default Payment Gateway for Woo…?
Default Payment Gateway for Woo… is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,638 times since it launched in March 2024. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Default Payment Gateway for Woo… work with WordPress 7.1?
Default Payment Gateway for Woo… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Default Payment Gateway for Woo… last updated?
The latest version, 1.7, was released on November 4, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Default Payment Gateway for Woo…?
Default Payment Gateway for Woo… is developed and maintained by giangel84.

### What are the best alternatives to Default Payment Gateway for Woo…?
The most popular alternatives to Default Payment Gateway for Woo… are Rename default post Labels (500+ installs), Default Image Settings (500+ installs) and Default Attributes for WooC… (400+ installs).


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