# Simple Stripe

> Simple Stripe has 70+ active installs and 129 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Simple Stripe is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Accept credit card payments via Stripe payment gateway. This plugin is suitable for very small payments without having to build an e-commerce site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 5,885
- **Downloads (30 days):** 129 (-7.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.9.18
- **Last updated:** Aug 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8.9+, PHP 5.6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ZIPANG (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zipang/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-stripe/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [credit card](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/credit-card/) | #89 | 252 |
| [payments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/payments/) | >100 | 631 |
| [stripe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stripe/) | #40 | 210 |
| [stripe checkout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stripe-checkout/) | #3 | 16 |
| [stripe payments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stripe-payments/) | #6 | 11 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| credit card | >100 | 3,352 |
| payments | >100 | 8,880 |
| stripe | #71 | 1,900 |
| stripe checkout | #70 | 1,192 |
| stripe payments | >100 | 1,627 |

## Version adoption

- 0.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WooPayments: Integrated WooCommerce Payments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-payments/) | 800K+ | 3.4/5 (176) | Oct 8, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [WooCommerce PayPal Payments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-paypal-payments/) | 800K+ | 2.9/5 (582) | Sep 9, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-gateway-stripe/) | 700K+ | 3.1/5 (237) | Oct 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-stripe-payment/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (302) | Oct 3, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Mollie Payments for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mollie-payments-for-woocommerce/) | 100K+ | 3.6/5 (69) | Oct 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 6 | [WooCommerce Square](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-square/) | 80K+ | 2.1/5 (121) | Oct 15, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [WooCommerce Payfast Gateway](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-payfast-gateway/) | 30K+ | 3/5 (7) | Oct 7, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 8 | [PayU GPO Payment for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-payu-payment-gateway/) | 10K+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Sep 8, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [iyzico for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iyzico-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 1.8/5 (18) | Dec 23, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 10 | [Stripe Payment Forms by WP Full Pay – Accept Credit Card Payments, Donations & Subscriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-full-stripe-free/) | 8K+ | 4.2/5 (26) | Sep 30, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Stripe free?
Yes. Simple Stripe is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Stripe safe to use in 2026?
Simple Stripe is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Stripe?
Simple Stripe is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,885 times since it launched in July 2020. It was downloaded 129 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Stripe work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Simple Stripe up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.8.9 or newer.

### What PHP version does Simple Stripe need?
Simple Stripe requires PHP 5.6.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Stripe last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.18, was released on August 22, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Simple Stripe?
Simple Stripe is developed and maintained by ZIPANG.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Stripe?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Stripe are WooPayments: Integrated Woo… (800K+ installs), WooCommerce PayPal Payments (800K+ installs) and WooCommerce Stripe Payment… (700K+ installs).


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