# PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta

> PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta has 20+ active installs and 80 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 45/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

**PayHere Payment Gateway Plugin for WooCommerce**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,211
- **Downloads (30 days):** 80 (+56.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 45/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.5.6
- **Last updated:** May 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** PayHere (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/payhere/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/payhere-payment-gateway-beta/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [online](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/online/) | #11 | 40 |
| [payhere](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/payhere/) | #2 | 3 |
| [payments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/payments/) | >100 | 605 |
| [sri lanka](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sri-lanka/) | #8 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| online | >100 | 6,857 |
| payhere | #2 | 11 |
| payments | >100 | 8,232 |
| sri lanka | #14 | 50 |

## Version adoption

- 2.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP-UserOnline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-useronline/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (38) | Sep 1, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [PayHere Payment Gateway](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/payhere-payment-gateway/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | May 20, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [WC Booster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-booster/) | 700+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Feb 28, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Mintpay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mintpay/) | 600+ | 3/5 (2) | May 8, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 5 | [StreamWeasels Online Status Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stream-status-for-twitch/) | 500+ | 4.2/5 (11) | Aug 12, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 6 | [VereinOnline.org](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vereinonline/) | 200+ | — | Dec 1, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Aircash for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aircash-for-woocommerce/) | 100+ | — | Sep 10, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [DirectPay-IPG WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/directpay-ipg-woocommerce/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 20, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [WoPo Minesweeper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wopo-minesweeper/) | 40+ | — | Nov 21, 2023 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [WoPo Solitaire](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wopo-solitaire-web-based-game-online/) | 20+ | — | Sep 10, 2024 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta free?
Yes. PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta safe to use in 2026?
PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta?
PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,211 times since it launched in January 2025. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta work with WordPress 7.1?
PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta 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.

### When was PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta last updated?
The latest version, 2.5.6, was released on May 20, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta?
PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta is developed and maintained by PayHere.

### What are the best alternatives to PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta?
The most popular alternatives to PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta are WP-UserOnline (10K+ installs), PayHere Payment Gateway (2K+ installs) and WC Booster (700+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/payhere-payment-gateway-beta/ · Generated 2026-09-29 03:34 UTC by PageForge