Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce
This is the official Payfast Gateway extension to receive payments for WooCommerce.
Use with caution
Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Payfast Gateway for WooComm… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| credit card | >100 |
| ecommerce | >100 |
| PayGate | #1 |
| payment | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce
From the official readme · v1.7.1Description
The Payfast Gateway plugin for WooCommerce lets you accept online payments, including credit and debit cards, QR code payments with Zapper, digital wallets like MasterPass and other payment methods like SiD Secure EFT, PayPal, Mobicred, and MoMoPay.
Why Choose Payfast Gateway?
We provide a secure checkout experience for your shoppers with a wealth of payment methods to choose from, knowing that intelligent fraud protection engines monitor your transactions around the clock.
FAQ’s
Does this require a Payfast Gateway merchant account?
Yes! You need to sign up with Payfast to receive an Encryption key and Terminal ID for this gateway to function. You can do so at payfast.io or by emailing support@payfast.help.
Does this require an SSL certificate?
We do recommend obtaining an SSL certificate to allow an additional layer of safety for your online shoppers.
Where can I find API documentation?
For help setting up and configuring the Payfast Gateway plugin, please refer to our user guide.
I need some assistance. Whom can I contact?
Need help to configure this plugin? Feel free to connect with our Payfast Support Team by emailing us at support@payfast.help.
Changelog
Integration with the Payfast common library for streamlined payment processing. Full compatibility with PHP 8.2, ensuring optimal performance on the latest platform version. Enhanced code quality through refactoring and adherence to modern coding standards. Fixed initiate_transaction method firing more than once. Tested on WooCommerce 9.4.1 and WordPress 6.7.
1.7.1 – 2026-04-13
- Fixed an issue with the Composer autoloader that could prevent the plugin from loading correctly on some setups.
1.7.0 – 2026-01-20
- Revised configuration branding to Payfast Gateway.
- Updated branding to use the Payfast by Network logo.
- Tested on WooCommerce 10.2 and WordPress 6.8.
1.6.0 – 2026-07-16
- Resolved a fatal error that could occur when retrieving order notes for invalid or missing orders.
- Updated to the Payfast Common Library v1.4.0 for improved payment processing.
- Tested on WooCommerce 9.9 and WordPress 6.8.
- Code quality and security fixes.
1.5.0 – 2024-12-10
- Integration with the Payfast common library for streamlined payment processing.
- Full compatibility with PHP 8.2, ensuring optimal performance on the latest platform version.
- Enhanced code quality through refactoring and adherence to modern coding standards.
- Fixed initiate_transaction method firing more than once.
- Tested on WooCommerce 9.4.1 and WordPress 6.7.
1.4.9 – 2024-10-08
- Tested on WooCommerce 9.3.2, PHP 8.1 and WordPress 6.6.2.
- Fix inline script blocking redirect to pay page.
1.4.8 – 2024-05-28
- Tested on WooCommerce 8.9.1, PHP 8.1 and WordPress 6.5.3.
- Fix payment types compatibility.
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FAQ
Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce free?
Yes. Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce safe to use in 2026?
Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce?
Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 28,572 times since it launched in September 2021. It was downloaded 592 times in the last 30 days.
Does Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce work with WordPress 7.1?
Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce need?
Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.1, was released on April 13, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce?
Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce is developed and maintained by dpogroup.
What are the best alternatives to Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce?
The most popular alternatives to Payfast Gateway for WooCommerce are WooPayments: Integrated Woo… (800K+ installs), WooCommerce PayPal Payments (800K+ installs) and WooCommerce Stripe Payment… (700K+ installs).
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