# WCFM – Direct PayPal Pay for WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace

> WCFM has 300+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 9 reviews and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WCFM shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**It’s an addon plugin for – WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 20,463
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+7.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 9 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 19, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WC Lovers (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wclovers/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wc-frontend-manager-direct-paypal/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [multi vendor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multi-vendor/) | #9 | 23 |
| [paypal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paypal/) | #36 | 170 |
| [vendor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vendor/) | #2 | 15 |
| [wcfm](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wcfm/) | #2 | 10 |
| [woocommerce marketplace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce-marketplace/) | #6 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| multi vendor | >100 | 679 |
| paypal | >100 | 1,991 |
| vendor | >100 | 1,936 |
| wcfm | #62 | 148 |
| woocommerce marketplace | >100 | 841 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 88%
- 1.1: 8.2%
- 1.0: 3.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Dokan: AI Powered WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution – Build Your Own Amazon, eBay, Etsy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dokan-lite/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (768) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-frontend-manager/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (286) | Aug 25, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 3 | [WCFM Marketplace – Multivendor Marketplace for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-multivendor-marketplace/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (448) | Aug 30, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [WCFM Membership – WooCommerce Memberships for Multivendor Marketplace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-multivendor-membership/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (25) | Aug 30, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [WC Vendors – WooCommerce Multivendor, WooCommerce Marketplace, Product Vendors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-vendors/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (188) | Sep 14, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [MultiVendorX – WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace AI Powered Solutions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dc-woocommerce-multi-vendor/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (432) | Sep 8, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [WCFM – WCFM Marketplace integrate Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-frontend-manager-elementor/) | 1K+ | 3.5/5 (12) | Sep 15, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Dokan Invoice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dokan-invoice/) | 500+ | — | May 6, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [WP BASE Booking of Appointments, Services and Events](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-base-booking-of-appointments-services-and-events/) | 200+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Aug 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 11 | [Dokan Vendor Info Hider – Hide Vendor info from Store-list and store page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dokan-vendor-info-hider/) | 80+ | 3.2/5 (6) | Oct 13, 2021 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WCFM safe to use in 2026?
WCFM shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WCFM?
WCFM is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,463 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WCFM work with WordPress 7.1?
WCFM is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WCFM need?
WCFM requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WCFM last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on January 19, 2024 (3 years ago).

### Who makes WCFM?
WCFM is developed and maintained by WC Lovers.

### What are the best alternatives to WCFM?
The most popular alternatives to WCFM are Dokan: AI Powered WooCommer… (30K+ installs), WCFM (20K+ installs) and WCFM Marketplace (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-frontend-manager-direct-paypal/ · Generated 2026-09-27 19:53 UTC by PageForge