PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments
Accept Mercado Pago payments through WPForms. Credit cards, debit cards, cash payments, and digital wallets across Latin America.
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where PagoForms: Mercado Pago Pay… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Argentina | #33 |
| brazil | >100 |
| mercadopago | #9 |
| payments | >100 |
| WPForms | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
PagoForms connects WPForms with Mercado Pago Checkout Pro, enabling you to accept payments from across Latin America directly through your WordPress forms.
Supported Payment Methods
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and local cards)
- Debit cards
- Cash payments (Rapipago, PagoFacil, OXXO, Boleto, and more)
- Mercado Pago wallet and balance
- Bank transfers
Supported Countries
- Argentina (ARS)
- Brazil (BRL)
- Mexico (MXN)
- Colombia (COP)
- Chile (CLP)
- Uruguay (UYU)
- Peru (PEN)
How It Works
- Create a WPForms form with payment fields (Single Item, Total, Email)
- Enable Mercado Pago in the form’s payment settings
- Users fill out your form and are redirected to Mercado Pago’s secure checkout
- After payment, users return to your site with a confirmation
- Payment status is updated automatically via webhooks
Requirements
- WordPress 5.8 or later
- WPForms Lite or Pro 1.8.0 or later
- A Mercado Pago account with API credentials
- PHP 7.4 or later
External Services
This plugin connects to the Mercado Pago API to process payments. When a user submits a form with Mercado Pago enabled, the following data is sent to Mercado Pago’s servers:
- Payment amount and currency
- Item title and description
- Payer email address (if provided)
- Your site URL (for return redirects and webhooks)
Mercado Pago API endpoints used:
* https://api.mercadopago.com/checkout/preferences (create payment preferences)
* https://api.mercadopago.com/v1/payments/{id} (verify payment status)
* https://api.mercadopago.com/users/me (connection test)
By using this plugin, you agree to Mercado Pago’s terms:
* Mercado Pago Terms of Service
* Mercado Pago Privacy Policy
Installation
- Upload the
pagoformsfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
- Go to PagoForms > Settings in the WordPress admin menu
- Enter your Mercado Pago Access Token (sandbox for testing, live for production)
- Select your currency
- Create or edit a WPForms form, go to Payments > Mercado Pago, and enable it
Getting Your Mercado Pago Credentials
- Log in to the Mercado Pago Developers Dashboard
- Go to Your Integrations > Create application (or select existing)
- Navigate to Credentials
- Copy the Access Token (test for sandbox, production for live payments)
Frequently asked questions
Does this work with WPForms Lite?
Yes, WPForms Lite includes payment fields. However, the payment tracking features (WPForms > Payments screen) require WPForms Pro.
Can I test payments without real money?
Yes. Enable Sandbox Mode in PagoForms > Settings and use your test Access Token. Use test card names like “APRO” for approved, “OTHE” for rejected.
What happens if the user closes the browser during payment?
Mercado Pago sends webhook notifications to your site. Even if the user does not return to your site, the payment status will be updated automatically.
Does it support recurring payments?
Not in this version. Recurring payments via Mercado Pago Preapproval API will be available in a future premium version.
Changelog
1.0.2
- Improved webhook signature validation with timestamp tolerance check
- Added idempotency guards to prevent duplicate payment meta on webhook retries
- Added admin notice when webhook secret is empty in live mode
- Updated smoke test to be version-agnostic
1.0.1
- Fixed version consistency across plugin header and constants
- Minor internal improvements to payment verification flow
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Mercado Pago Checkout Pro integration (redirect flow)
- Support for 7 Latin American countries and currencies
- Webhook handler for asynchronous payment updates
- Server-side payment verification
- x-signature webhook validation
- Sandbox/live mode toggle
- Connection test button
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FAQ
PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments free?
Yes. PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments safe to use in 2026?
PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments?
PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 475 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.
Does PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments work with WordPress 7.1?
PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments 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.
What PHP version does PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments need?
PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on February 23, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments?
PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments is developed and maintained by PagoForms.
What are the best alternatives to PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments?
The most popular alternatives to PagoForms: Mercado Pago Payments are Correo Argentino for WooCom… (800+ installs), Nave for WooCommerce (200+ installs) and Envíos por Correo Argentino… (30+ installs).
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