YouCan Pay
Take credit card payments on your store using YouCan Pay.
Consider an alternative
YouCan Pay shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3/5 from only 4 reviews
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where YouCan Pay stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| credit card | >100 |
| payment request | >100 |
| standalone | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
| youcanpay | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 4 reviews
About YouCan Pay
From the official readme · v3.1.0Description
Accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and more directly on your store with the YouCan Pay.
Take Credit card payments easily and directly on your store
The YouCan Pay plugin extends WooCommerce allowing you to take payments directly on your store via YouCan Pay’s API.
YouCan Pay is a simple way to accept payments online. With YouCan Pay you can accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express directly on your store.
Why choose YouCan Pay?
YouCan Pay has no setup fees, no monthly fees, no hidden costs: you only get charged when you earn money! Earnings are transferred to your bank account on a 7-day rolling basis.
Web Payments API Support
YouCan Pay includes Web Payments API support, which means customers can pay using payment details associated to their mobile devices, in browsers supporting the Web Payments API (Chrome for Android, amongst others). Checkout is now just a few taps away on mobile. Only supports simple, variable, and Subscription products for now. More support to come.
Installation
You can download an older version of this gateway for older versions of WooCommerce from here.
Please note, version 2.0 of this gateway requires WooCommerce 4.6 and above.
Automatic installation
Automatic installation is the easiest option as WordPress handles the file transfers itself, and you don’t need to leave your web browser. To do an automatic installation of the YouCan Pay plugin, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New.
In the search field type “YouCan Pay” and click Search Plugins. Once you’ve found our plugin you can view details about it such as the point release, rating, and description. Most importantly, of course, you can install it by simply clicking “Install Now”, then “Activate”.
Manual installation
The manual installation method involves downloading our plugin and uploading it to your web server via your favorite FTP application. The WordPress codex contains instructions on how to do this here.
Updating
Automatic updates should work like a charm; as always though, ensure you back up your site just in case.
Frequently asked questions
Does this support recurring payments, like for subscriptions?
Yes!
Does this require an SSL certificate?
Yes! In Production Mode, an SSL certificate must be installed on your site to use YouCan Pay. In addition to SSL encryption, YouCan Pay provides an extra JavaScript method to secure card data using YouCan Pay Elements.
Does this support both production mode and sandbox mode for testing?
Yes, it does – production and Test (sandbox) mode is driven by the API keys you use with a checkbox in the admin settings to toggle between both.
Where can I find documentation?
For help with installation and configuration, please refer to our documentation.
Where can I get support or talk to other users?
If you get stuck, you can ask for help in the Plugin Forum.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
YouCan Pay: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is YouCan Pay free?
Yes. YouCan Pay is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is YouCan Pay safe to use in 2026?
YouCan Pay shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use YouCan Pay?
YouCan Pay is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,485 times since it launched in December 2021. It was downloaded 141 times in the last 30 days.
Does YouCan Pay work with WordPress 7.1?
YouCan Pay is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does YouCan Pay need?
YouCan Pay requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was YouCan Pay last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.0, was released on December 30, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes YouCan Pay?
YouCan Pay is developed and maintained by YouCan Pay.
What are the best alternatives to YouCan Pay?
The most popular alternatives to YouCan Pay are WooPayments: Integrated Woo… (800K+ installs), WooCommerce PayPal Payments (800K+ installs) and WooCommerce Stripe Payment… (700K+ installs).
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