SatoshiPay
Adds SatoshiPay to your site, allowing you to charge small amounts for posts, images, audios, videos or downloads using micropayments.
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SatoshiPay shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
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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 SatoshiPay stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blockchain | >100 |
| lumen | #10 |
| micropayments | #48 |
| paypal | >100 |
| stellar | #39 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
About SatoshiPay
From the official readme · v1.11Description
SatoshiPay is a cross-website, 1-click micropayment service based on blockchain technology. To use SatoshiPay your readers don’t need to sign up anywhere or download any additional software. If they come to your site with a pre-filled wallet, they will be able to pay for your content with just a single click. Your payout arrives in your own wallet within seconds. Generate extra income from your posts, pictures, audio, video or downloads! Micropayments have never been this easy.
As a publisher you only need to install the plugin, register at SatoshiPay Dashboard, create a blockchain wallet for your earnings, and you are ready to go.
Installation
- Upload plugin files to your plugins folder, or install using WordPress’ built-in “Add New Plugin” installer
- Activate the plugin
- Select SatoshiPay from the left-hand admin menu and enter your SatoshiPay API credentials (find them in the API section of the SatoshiPay Dashboard).
For a full installation guide please go to our help center.
Changelog
1.11
- Fixed wrong behaviour in the classic editor’s price input.
- Fixed bugs with the script that migrated paywalls made in classic editor to Gutenberg.
- Added a feature which makes the migration script optional, so it no longer runs on plugin activation.
- Removed deprecated attribute data-sp-price from generated HTML tag.
1.10
- Fixed bug where MIME type for downloadable content was not set correctly
1.9
- Added migration for SatoshiPay items created in the old WordPress editor: now those items will turn into Gutenberg blocks.
- Added support for pages: now it’s possible to add paid items to pages.
- Fixed some issues with price display in the Gutenberg editor.
- Removed the grey background on the donation banner placeholder.
1.8
- Added support for donation and downloads in Gutenberg editor.
- Improved UX of editor blocks.
1.7
- Added support for text paywall and paid media (audio, video, and image) in the Gutenberg editor.
1.6
- Changed API endpoint for currency conversion.
- Added new plugin directory graphics.
- Removed unused code.
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FAQ
SatoshiPay: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is SatoshiPay free?
Yes. SatoshiPay is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SatoshiPay safe to use in 2026?
SatoshiPay shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SatoshiPay?
SatoshiPay is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,578 times since it launched in November 2015. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does SatoshiPay work with WordPress 7.1?
SatoshiPay is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was SatoshiPay last updated?
The latest version, 1.11, was released on July 22, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes SatoshiPay?
SatoshiPay is developed and maintained by satoshipay.
What are the best alternatives to SatoshiPay?
The most popular alternatives to SatoshiPay are Web3Press (400+ installs), WordProof Timestamp (200+ installs) and Chainwire Integration (200+ installs).
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