WP Simple Pay
8,000+ active installs · Rated 4.4/5 · Updated October 19, 2026
A plugin for accepting Stripe payments on WordPress through payment forms, without setting up a full online shop. It handles card payments, recurring subscriptions, Apple Pay and other local payment methods, with custom amounts, coupons and Stripe's hosted checkout. It suits charities, freelancers and services taking donations or simple payments. A free version is available, and paid licences add advanced form and subscription features.
Pros
- Payment form block and shortcode for Stripe card payments
- Subscriptions available in the free version
- Optional hCaptcha or Cloudflare Turnstile on payment forms
Cons
- Lite adds a 3% application fee to each transaction
- Custom fields, coupons and on-site overlay forms need Pro
- Sends usage data only if the site opts in, and loads Stripe and captcha scripts
Topics: Recurring Donation plugins , Payment Gateway plugins
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- Best Payment Gateway WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
- Best Recurring Donation WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
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