# Pay with Code

> Pay with Code has <10 active installs and 38 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Pay with Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**“Pay with Code” is a specialized WooCommerce plugin designed to offer an alternative payment method through the use of unique, pre-generated codes. This method is ideal for scenarios where direct monetary transactions…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,453
- **Downloads (30 days):** 38 (-2.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 12, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dynahsty (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dynahsty/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pay-with-code/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [extension](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/extension/) | #35 | 38 |
| [gateway](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gateway/) | >100 | 325 |
| [payment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/payment/) | >100 | 742 |
| [secure checkout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/secure-checkout/) | #1 | 4 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,720 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| extension | >100 | 6,680 |
| gateway | >100 | 4,575 |
| payment | >100 | 8,837 |
| secure checkout | >100 | 2,302 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Polylang Theme Strings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/polylang-theme-strings/) | 5K+ | 4/5 (37) | Aug 15, 2018 | 41/100 |
| 2 | [Elfsight Blocks for Elementor — 80+ Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elfsight-addons-for-elementor/) | 2K+ | 1/5 (2) | Dec 28, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [Add Any Extension to Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-any-extension-to-pages/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 20, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [PT Theme Addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pt-theme-addon/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 28, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Theme Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-toolkit/) | 700+ | — | Mar 26, 2018 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [Add .html Extension to Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-html-extension-to-pages/) | 700+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 23, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [WP Compress for MainWP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-compress-mainwp/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Aug 31, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 8 | [MailPoet Checkout Subscription for WooCommerce (Legacy)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailpoet-woocommerce-add-on/) | 300+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [ESB URL Extension](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/esb-url-extension/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 24, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [MailPoet Gravity Forms Add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailpoet-gravity-forms-add-on/) | 100+ | 4/5 (4) | Aug 19, 2014 | 29/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Pay with Code safe to use in 2026?
Pay with Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pay with Code?
Pay with Code is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,453 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pay with Code work with WordPress 7.1?
Pay with Code is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Pay with Code last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 12, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Pay with Code?
Pay with Code is developed and maintained by dynahsty.

### What are the best alternatives to Pay with Code?
The most popular alternatives to Pay with Code are Polylang Theme Strings (5K+ installs), Elfsight Blocks for Element… (2K+ installs) and Add Any Extension to Pages (2K+ installs).


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