PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta
PayHere Payment Gateway Plugin for WooCommerce
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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PayHere Payment Gateway stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| online | >100 |
| payhere | #2 |
| payments | >100 |
| sri lanka | #14 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta
From the official readme · v2.5.6Description
This is a beta version of the PayHere Payment Gateway and is recommended for use in a development environment.
When a customer proceeds to checkout and completes a purchase, this plugin transmits necessary data—including order and customer information—to PayHere in order to finalize the payment. This data transmission is required for payment processing and occurs only when a customer initiates a transaction. For more information, please refer to the links below:
– PayHere Service: https://www.payhere.lk/
– PayHere Terms of Use: https://www.payhere.lk/legal/
– PayHere Privacy Policy: https://www.payhere.lk/privacy
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plugin-namedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the WooCommerce->Settings->Checkout->PayHere screen to configure the plugin with your PayHere Merchant Account
- Make sure you tick the Sandbox Mode checkbox if you want to test the plugin with your PayHere Sandbox account
Frequently asked questions
How to sign up for a PayHere Merchant Account?
Go to PayHere website & apply for a Merchant Account. https://www.payhere.lk
How to enable On-site checkout?
Go to WooCommerce Settings > Payments > PayHere > Manage and tick “Enable On-site checkout”
Does the plugin support WooCommerce Subscriptions?
Yes. Supported Subscription products can be checked out with the gateway.
What are the limitations in support for WooCommerce Subscriptions?
Only one subscription can be checked out at one time An order cannot contain normal and subscription products Trial and billing periods must be equal The trial length cannot be larger than one billing period Synchronized subscriptions are not supported Free trials cannot be processed
How do customers use the Save Card Feature?
You should be a PayHere PREMIUM plan subscriber or using a PayHere Sandbox account to use this feature. After enabling the feature as explained in the “How do I use Use PayHere Tokenized Cards?”, customers will automatically see a “Save Card” tick mark when paying. On their next visits, customers will be offered the option of paying with their saved card.
Can customers remove their Saved Card?
Yes. Customers should to navigate to My Account > Saved Cards. This menu will only appear for customers with saved cards. Once in the menu, click “Remove Card”.
How do I integrate PayHere Tokenized Cards?
You should be a PayHere PREMIUM plan subscriber or using a PayHere Sandbox account to use this feature Login to your PayHere Merchant Account Navigate to Settings > Business Apps > Create App Generate an App ID and App Secret Go to WooCommerce Settings > Payments > PayHere > Manage Click “Enable Tokenizer” Copy and paste the App ID and App Secret generated in Step 4 Click Save
Can I view the list of customers with Pre-approved (saved) cards?
Yes. Navigate to WooCommerce > Cards on files
The plugin gets de-activated after updating to version 2.0.*
Go to WP-Admin > Plugins, and re-activated the PayHere plugin.
Changelog
2.3.8
Fixed issues with authorized and tokenized payments, and the issue with shipping details not being passed to PayHere in partial payments has also been fixed.
2.4.0
Support for PayHere gateway discounts has been enabled to display in WooCommerce Orders.
2.5.0
Support for YITH WooCommerce Subscription Plugin.
2.5.1
Bug Fixes
2.5.2
Bug fixes and security enhancements.
2.5.3
Bug fixes.
Screenshots
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FAQ
PayHere Payment Gateway – Beta: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
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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