# Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite

> Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Li… has 40+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Use Paddle Payment Gateway for your potential customers and take your eCommerce platform to next level.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 3,106
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+66.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 2, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.2.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sparkle WP (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sparklewpthemes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sparkle-paddle-payment-gateway-lite/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [paddle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paddle/) | #3 | 9 |
| [Paddle addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paddle-addon/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Paddle for edd](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paddle-for-edd/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Paddle Payment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paddle-payment/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Paddle Payment Gateway](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paddle-payment-gateway/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| paddle | #55 | 86 |
| Paddle addon | #12 | 14 |
| Paddle for edd | #11 | 12 |
| Paddle Payment | #34 | 54 |
| Paddle Payment Gateway | #23 | 32 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Checkout Gateway for Paddle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/checkout-gateway-for-paddle/) | 80+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 12, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 2 | [HandyPlugins PaddlePress – Paddle Integration for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/handyplugins-paddlepress/) | 70+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 18, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Digital Downloads – Paddle Gateway](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpfront-paddle-gateway/) | 30+ | — | Mar 25, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [SaleMint – Paddle Checkout for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/salemint-paddle-checkout-for-woocommerce/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 3, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 6 | [GRT Billing Bridge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/grt-billing-bridge/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | May 2, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 7 | [HJ CYBERX Checkout for Paddle Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hjcyberx-checkout-for-paddle-lite/) | <10 | — | Sep 16, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [WooPaddle Light – Paddle Checkout For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/codepopular-paddle-checkout-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Aug 5, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [LucrativeIt Digital Download and Licensing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lucrativeit-digital-download-and-licensing/) | <10 | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… free?
Yes. Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… safe to use in 2026?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway…?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,106 times since it launched in October 2021. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… work with WordPress 7.1?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… need?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on April 2, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway…?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… is developed and maintained by Sparkle WP.

### What are the best alternatives to Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway…?
The most popular alternatives to Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… are Checkout Gateway for Paddle (80+ installs), HandyPlugins PaddlePress (70+ installs) and Easy Digital Downloads (30+ installs).


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