RedFace Pay
Accept payments through RedFace Pay — a gateway into African commerce infrastructure.
Use with caution
RedFace Pay works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where RedFace Pay stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| africa | #77 |
| checkout | >100 |
| commerce | >100 |
| payments | >100 |
| redface | #1 |
About RedFace Pay
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
RedFace Pay for WordPress connects your site to the RedFace Platform via Commerce API.
- One login — same merchant identity across every RedFace plugin
- Modular — only Payments loads in this release
- Connection wizard — account, API key, business, ready
- Webhooks — require a configured secret and
x-redface-signatureHMAC verification - Shortcode —
[redface_pay_button amount="99.00" currency="ZAR"]
You are not installing a standalone payment gateway. Business logic lives on RedFace; this plugin is a thin, secure client.
Configuration
- Merchant ID — UUID of your RedFace business
- API Key —
rf_live_…from Account → Developers (never commit to version control) - Webhook URL — copy from Settings into your RedFace webhook dashboard
- Mode — Sandbox for testing, Live for production
External services
This plugin connects to the RedFace Commerce API to create payment sessions and receive webhooks.
What is sent and when
- When a customer pays, the plugin sends your configured Merchant ID and authenticates with your API key (stored in WordPress options).
- Payment payloads may include amount, currency, customer email, and order metadata.
- A connection test (
ping) runs when you complete the connection wizard or test settings in wp-admin.
Default API endpoint
https://bpzzgilwlkghgfkvkkxx.supabase.co/functions/v1/commerce-api
Merchants may override the API base URL in plugin settings (e.g. for staging).
Service provider
RedFace (RedFace Pay), African commerce infrastructure.
- Terms of use: https://www.redfacepay.co.za/legal/terms
- Privacy policy: https://www.redfacepay.co.za/legal/privacy
Troubleshooting
- API Status offline — verify API key, merchant ID, and that your key is active in RedFace Account.
- Webhooks failing — confirm webhook secret matches Settings and your site is reachable over HTTPS.
- Pay button does nothing — complete the Connection wizard and confirm payments scope on your API key.
Support
Email support@redfacepay.co.za or visit https://www.redfacepay.co.za/plugins/redface-pay
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/redface-payor install from WordPress.org (when published). - Activate through the Plugins screen.
- Open RedFace Pay → Connection and complete the wizard.
- Generate an API key at https://www.redfacepay.co.za (Account → Developers).
Frequently asked questions
Does this replace WooCommerce?
No. Use RedFace Pay for WooCommerce for Woo checkout. This plugin is for simple pay buttons and custom themes.
Where is business logic?
On RedFace Platform — payments, settlement, KYC, and events. The plugin never embeds payment partner secrets in WordPress.
Does this store card data in WordPress?
No. Checkout runs on RedFace hosted payment pages.
Changelog
1.0.2
- Plugin Check: prefix admin view variables; sanitize wizard API key input for WordPress.Security rules.
1.0.1
- Settings: API keys and webhook secrets are sanitized without sanitize_text_field so token characters are preserved.
- Webhooks: require a configured webhook secret and a valid x-redface-signature; reject unsigned requests.
1.0.0
- Initial release — connection wizard, Commerce API client, pay button shortcode, webhooks, admin logs.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
RedFace Pay: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is RedFace Pay free?
Yes. RedFace Pay is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is RedFace Pay safe to use in 2026?
RedFace Pay works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use RedFace Pay?
RedFace Pay is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 140 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.
Does RedFace Pay work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested RedFace Pay up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does RedFace Pay need?
RedFace Pay requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was RedFace Pay last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes RedFace Pay?
RedFace Pay is developed and maintained by redfacesa.
What are the best alternatives to RedFace Pay?
The most popular alternatives to RedFace Pay are Moneroo for WooCommerce (300+ installs), AfriRegions City & Neighbor… (20+ installs) and TopUp (10+ installs).
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