# Stitch Express

> Stitch Express has 500+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 301 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 61/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Stitch Express works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.

**Stitch Express is the simplest way for your business to get paid securely online with superior customer support at every step.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 7,590
- **Downloads (30 days):** 301 (-74.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 61/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.9.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** stitchexpress (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/stitchexpress/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/stitch-express/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [apple pay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/apple-pay/) | #11 | 41 |
| [card](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/card/) | #4 | 49 |
| [payments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/payments/) | #77 | 605 |
| [south africa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/south-africa/) | #1 | 12 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,076 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| apple pay | #62 | 528 |
| card | >100 | 8,478 |
| payments | >100 | 8,222 |
| south africa | #11 | 116 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.9: 86.9%
- Other: 13.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WooPayments: Integrated WooCommerce Payments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-payments/) | 800K+ | 3.4/5 (173) | Sep 2, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-stripe-payment/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (301) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [Payment Gateway for Redsys & WooCommerce Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-redsys-gateway-light/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (87) | Jun 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [FunnelKit Payment Gateway for Stripe WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/funnelkit-stripe-woo-payment-gateway/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (52) | Sep 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Payment Gateway of Stripe for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration/) | 7K+ | 4.4/5 (66) | Sep 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Viva.com / Smart Checkout for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/viva-com-smart-for-woocommerce/) | 6K+ | 2.3/5 (7) | Sep 24, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 7 | [Buy Me a Coffee – Button and Widget Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buymeacoffee/) | 6K+ | 3.8/5 (18) | Aug 24, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [Clover Payments for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clover-payments-for-woocommerce/) | 2K+ | 1.7/5 (16) | Mar 17, 2026 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Moyasar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/moyasar/) | 900+ | 4/5 (7) | Sep 27, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 10 | [Verify domain for Apple Pay with Stripe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/verify-domain-for-apple-pay-with-stripe/) | 600+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 17, 2023 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Stitch Express safe to use in 2026?
Stitch Express works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 61/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Stitch Express?
Stitch Express is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,590 times since it launched in February 2025. It was downloaded 301 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Stitch Express work with WordPress 7.1?
Stitch Express 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.

### What PHP version does Stitch Express need?
Stitch Express requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Stitch Express last updated?
The latest version, 1.9.1, was released on August 18, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Stitch Express?
Stitch Express is developed and maintained by stitchexpress.

### What are the best alternatives to Stitch Express?
The most popular alternatives to Stitch Express are WooPayments: Integrated Woo… (800K+ installs), Payment Plugins for Stripe… (100K+ installs) and Payment Gateway for Redsys… (20K+ installs).


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