GatewayAPI vs Optinmate (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, GatewayAPI has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. GatewayAPI has accumulated 21K+ total downloads while Optinmate has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | GatewayAPI | Optinmate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 21K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.4 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5GatewayAPI
◄OptinmateN/A
Total Reviews
3GatewayAPI
◄Optinmate0
Active Installs
400GatewayAPI
◄Optinmate0
Total Downloads
21K+GatewayAPI
◄Optinmate1.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AGatewayAPI
OptinmateN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoGatewayAPI
◄Optinmate6 years ago
First Released
2016GatewayAPI
Optinmate2019
Age
10 yearsGatewayAPI
Optinmate7 years
WP Requires
5.8+GatewayAPI
Optinmate4.6+
PHP Requires
false+GatewayAPI
Optinmate5.6+
Business Model
FreeGatewayAPI
OptinmateFree
Latest Version
2.1.4GatewayAPI
Optinmate1.0
Rating Breakdown
GatewayAPI
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Optinmate
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GatewayAPI or Optinmate more popular?
GatewayAPI has 400 active installations while Optinmate has 0. GatewayAPI is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — GatewayAPI or Optinmate?
GatewayAPI has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Optinmate has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are GatewayAPI and Optinmate free?
GatewayAPI is free and Optinmate is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GatewayAPI or Optinmate?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
GatewayAPI was last updated 3 weeks ago and Optinmate was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.