Lipad Checkout
Accept payments on WooCommerce via the Lipad Standard (Hosted) Checkout. Supports Sandbox and Production setups.
Use with caution
Lipad Checkout works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Lipad Checkout stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Kenya | #19 |
| Lipad | #1 |
| MPESA | #15 |
| payments | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About Lipad Checkout
From the official readme · v3.0.6Description
Lipad Checkout for WooCommerce lets your store accept payments through Lipad’s hosted checkout page. Customers are redirected to a secure Lipad page to pay and then returned to your store once done.
Features:
- Single-screen switch between Sandbox and Production
- Generates and caches access tokens from your consumer key/secret per environment
- Idempotent transactions using a per-order UUID
- Status reconciliation via status query
- Webhook (callback) + browser-return handling
- HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage) compatible
- Optional debug logging
Developer information
This plugin connects to the Lipad payment gateway APIs to initiate checkouts and query their status. Order and payer data (amount, name, email, phone, order reference) are sent to Lipad to process payments.
Developer documentation: https://developer.lipad.io
Installation
- In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New and search for “Lipad Checkout”.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
- Ensure WooCommerce is installed and active.
- Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Payments and enable Lipad Checkout.
- Click Manage, then select your environment (Sandbox or Production).
- Enter your consumer key, consumer secret, service code, and account number for that environment.
- Set your WooCommerce store currency to match your Lipad account, then save.
Frequently asked questions
Which currency is supported?
Any currency, provided your Lipad service code is configured to settle in it. Set your WooCommerce store currency to match.
How do I switch to live?
Change the Environment dropdown to Production and enter your live keys and service code.
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FAQ
Lipad Checkout: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Lipad Checkout free?
Yes. Lipad Checkout is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Lipad Checkout safe to use in 2026?
Lipad Checkout works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Lipad Checkout?
Lipad Checkout is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,467 times since it launched in October 2023. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.
Does Lipad Checkout work with WordPress 7.1?
Lipad Checkout is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Lipad Checkout need?
Lipad Checkout requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Lipad Checkout last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.6, was released on June 18, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Lipad Checkout?
Lipad Checkout is developed and maintained by Lipad.
What are the best alternatives to Lipad Checkout?
The most popular alternatives to Lipad Checkout are Jenga Payment Gateway for W… (30+ installs), Jambopay WooCommerce Paymen… (10+ installs) and Paynecta Payment Gateway fo… (10+ installs).
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