# VDot Crypto Payment Gateway — NOW Payments

> VDot Crypto Payment Gateway has <10 active installs and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** VDot Crypto Payment Gateway works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Accept cryptocurrency payments in your WooCommerce store via NOWPayments. Supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and 300+ cryptocurrencies.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 374
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (-52.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 24, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sipho Nhlapo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sipho213/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/vdot-crypto-gateway-nowpayments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bitcoin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bitcoin/) | >100 | 283 |
| [cryptocurrency](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cryptocurrency/) | >100 | 213 |
| [nowpayments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nowpayments/) | #2 | 2 |
| [payment gateway](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/payment-gateway/) | >100 | 896 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,350 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bitcoin | >100 | 507 |
| cryptocurrency | >100 | 490 |
| nowpayments | #4 | 12 |
| payment gateway | >100 | 3,978 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [MyCryptoCheckout – Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 100+ altcoins for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mycryptocheckout/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (49) | Aug 19, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Bitcoin Payments – Blockonomics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blockonomics-bitcoin-payments/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (35) | Sep 9, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [BTCPay Server – Accept Bitcoin payments in WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/btcpay-greenfield-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (20) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [ABC Crypto Checkout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/payerurl-crypto-currency-payment-gateway-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (30) | Sep 8, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [CoinPayments.net Payment Gateway for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coinpayments-payment-gateway-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 3.3/5 (7) | May 2, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [Crypto Converter ⚡ Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crypto-converter-widget/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (24) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Accept Cryptocurrencies with Plisio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plisio-payment-gateway-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 3.3/5 (3) | Feb 11, 2026 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [BinancePay Checkout for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/binance-pay/) | 700+ | 1.6/5 (7) | Apr 29, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gourl-bitcoin-payment-gateway-paid-downloads-membership/) | 700+ | 4/5 (76) | Apr 13, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [GoUrl WooCommerce – Bitcoin Altcoin Payment Gateway Addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gourl-woocommerce-bitcoin-altcoin-payment-gateway-addon/) | 500+ | 3.8/5 (38) | Oct 27, 2023 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is VDot Crypto Payment Gateway safe to use in 2026?
VDot Crypto Payment Gateway works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use VDot Crypto Payment Gateway?
VDot Crypto Payment Gateway is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 374 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does VDot Crypto Payment Gateway work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested VDot Crypto Payment Gateway up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does VDot Crypto Payment Gateway need?
VDot Crypto Payment Gateway requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was VDot Crypto Payment Gateway last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 24, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes VDot Crypto Payment Gateway?
VDot Crypto Payment Gateway is developed and maintained by Sipho Nhlapo.

### What are the best alternatives to VDot Crypto Payment Gateway?
The most popular alternatives to VDot Crypto Payment Gateway are MyCryptoCheckout (8K+ installs), Bitcoin Payments (2K+ installs) and BTCPay Server (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vdot-crypto-gateway-nowpayments/ · Generated 2026-10-07 05:27 UTC by PageForge