Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite vs Checkout Gateway for Paddle (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
3(2)
50 active installs
Free
Updated 3 years ago
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Checkout Gateway for Paddle
0(0)
0 active installs
Free
Updated 3 weeks ago
View Checkout Gateway for Paddle Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite has a higher user rating (3/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (50 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite has accumulated 2.9K+ total downloads while Checkout Gateway for Paddle has 187.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite | Checkout Gateway for Paddle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 2.9K+ | ◄ | 187 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2026 | |
| Age | 5 years | 1 month | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 6.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
3/5Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
◄Checkout Gateway for PaddleN/A
Total Reviews
2Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
◄Checkout Gateway for Paddle0
Active Installs
50Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
◄Checkout Gateway for Paddle0
Total Downloads
2.9K+Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
◄Checkout Gateway for Paddle187
Support Resolution
N/ASparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
Checkout Gateway for PaddleN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoSparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
►Checkout Gateway for Paddle3 weeks ago
First Released
2021Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
Checkout Gateway for Paddle2026
Age
5 yearsSparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
Checkout Gateway for Paddle1 month
WP Requires
4.1+Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
Checkout Gateway for Paddle6.2+
PHP Requires
5.4+Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
Checkout Gateway for Paddle7.0+
Business Model
FreeSparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
Checkout Gateway for PaddleFree
Latest Version
1.0.3Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
Checkout Gateway for Paddle1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Checkout Gateway for Paddle
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite or Checkout Gateway for Paddle more popular?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite has 50 active installations while Checkout Gateway for Paddle has 0. Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite or Checkout Gateway for Paddle?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Checkout Gateway for Paddle has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite and Checkout Gateway for Paddle free?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite is free and Checkout Gateway for Paddle is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite or Checkout Gateway for Paddle?
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?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite was last updated 3 years ago and Checkout Gateway for Paddle was last updated 3 weeks ago.
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