VR Payment
Accept payments in WooCommerce with VR Payment.
Use with caution
VR Payment works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (70+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where VR Payment stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| e-commerce | >100 |
| invoice | >100 |
| payment | >100 |
| PSP | #13 |
| VR Payment | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About VR Payment
From the official readme · v3.4.8Description
Website: https://www.vr-payment.de
The plugin offers an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards and all other payment methods, offered by VR Payment fast and securely. The payment forms will be fully integrated in your checkout and for credit cards there is no redirection to a payment page needed anymore. The pages are by default mobile optimized but the look and feel can be changed according the merchants needs.
This plugin will add support for all VR Payment payments methods and connect the VR Payment servers to your WooCommerce webshop.
To use this extension, a VR Payment account is required. Sign up on VR Payment.
Documentation
Additional documentation for this plugin is available:
here.
Support
Our technical support is available 24/7 at gateway@vr-payment.de or by phone at +49 (0)721 1209-66004.
If you have any questions about your contract, you can contact us Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at haendlerservice@vr-payment.de or by phone at +49 (0)721 1209-66003.
For further information, please visit our website.
Privacy Policy
Enquiries about our privacy policy can be made on the VR Payment privacy policies site.
Terms of use
Enquiries about our terms of use can be made on the VR Payment terms of use site.
Source code and build process
This plugin ships a compiled WooCommerce Blocks bundle at assets/js/frontend/blocks/build/index.js. The human-readable source code is included in assets/js/frontend/blocks/src/ alongside webpack.config.js.
To rebuild the bundle from source:
cd assets/js/frontend/blocksnpm cinpm run build
This regenerates build/index.js and build/index.asset.php from the sources included with the plugin.
External Services
This plugin loads a device-identification script from the VR Payment gateway to secure checkout and payment flows.
- Service: VR Payment device identification
- Endpoint/domain: Base gateway URL (default
https://gateway.vr-payment.de/), script path/s/{spaceId}/payment/device.js - Data sent:
sessionIdentifier(value from cookiewc_vrpayment_device_id, a unique device/session ID) and the configured space ID in the request path; no payment or PII fields are sent by this script - When: Enqueued on cart/checkout page load; the identifier is stored in the browser for up to one year to keep sessions consistent and prevent fraud
- Purpose: Device fingerprinting/session continuity to secure transactions
- Policies: See the service provider’s terms of use and privacy policy linked below in the “Privacy Policy” and “Terms of use” sections
Payment Methods
For a complete list of payment methods, please refer to the VR-Payment Gateway under “Payment Methods.” Among others, the following payment methods are available:
- Credit and debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Diners, Discover, JCB
- Purchase on account
- Buy now, pay later
- Wero
- PayPal
- SEPA (Direct Debit)
Minimum Requirements
- PHP version 5.6 or greater
- WordPress 4.7 up to 6.6
- WooCommerce 3.0.0 up to 9.8.5
Automatic installation
- Install the plugin via Plugins -> New plugin. Search for ‘VR Payment’.
- Activate the ‘VR Payment’ plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Set your VR Payment credentials at WooCommerce -> Settings -> VR Payment (or use the Settings link in the Plugins overview)
- You’re done, the active payment methods should be visible in the checkout of your webshop.
Manual installation
- Unpack the downloaded package.
- Upload the directory to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the ‘VR Payment’ plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Set your credentials at WooCommerce -> Settings -> VR Payment (or use the Settings link in the Plugins overview)
- You’re done, the active payment methods should be visible in the checkout of your webshop.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I report issues?
If you have an issue please use the issue tracker.
Changelog
3.4.8 – September 1 2026
- [BugFix] Fixed missing assets
- [Tested Against] PHP 8.4.20
- [Tested Against] WordPress 7
- [Tested Against] Woocommerce 11.0.1
- [Tested Against] PHP SDK 4.9.1
For developers
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VR Payment: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is VR Payment free?
Yes. VR Payment is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is VR Payment safe to use in 2026?
VR Payment works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.
How many websites use VR Payment?
VR Payment is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 918 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 168 times in the last 30 days.
Does VR Payment work with WordPress 7.1?
VR Payment is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does VR Payment need?
VR Payment requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was VR Payment last updated?
The latest version, 3.4.8, was released on September 1, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes VR Payment?
VR Payment is developed and maintained by vrpayment.
What are the best alternatives to VR Payment?
The most popular alternatives to VR Payment are WCBoost – Wishlist (40K+ installs), Klarna for WooCommerce (20K+ installs) and Ecwid by Lightspeed Ecommer… (20K+ installs).
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