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Accept Stripe Payments vs WP Stripe Checkout (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Accept Stripe Payments

Accept Stripe Payments

4.1(113)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
View Accept Stripe Payments
VS
WP Stripe Checkout

WP Stripe Checkout

4.4(23)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View WP Stripe Checkout

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Stripe Checkout has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 23 reviews) while Accept Stripe Payments leads in active installations (20K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Accept Stripe Payments has accumulated 2.0M+ total downloads while WP Stripe Checkout has 193K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Accept Stripe Payments
►
WP Stripe Checkout4.4/5
Total Reviews
113Accept Stripe Payments
◄
WP Stripe Checkout23
Active Installs
20K+Accept Stripe Payments
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WP Stripe Checkout1.0K+
Total Downloads
2.0M+Accept Stripe Payments
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WP Stripe Checkout193K+
Support Resolution
100%Accept Stripe Payments
WP Stripe CheckoutN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoAccept Stripe Payments
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WP Stripe Checkout1 month ago
First Released
2015Accept Stripe Payments
WP Stripe Checkout2016
Age
11 yearsAccept Stripe Payments
WP Stripe Checkout10 years
WP Requires
6.0+Accept Stripe Payments
WP Stripe Checkout5.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+Accept Stripe Payments
WP Stripe Checkoutfalse+
Business Model
FreeAccept Stripe Payments
WP Stripe CheckoutFree
Latest Version
2.0.97Accept Stripe Payments
WP Stripe Checkout1.2.2.58

Rating Breakdown

Accept Stripe Payments

4.1/5(113 reviews)
5
71%
4
8%
3
3%
2
2%
1
17%

WP Stripe Checkout

4.4/5(23 reviews)
5
74%
4
4%
3
13%
2
4%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

Accept Stripe Payments Reviews

by dmac

Really easy to set up

Really easy to set up and works smoothly for taking payments. I like that I can manage everything right from my WordPress dashboard without extra hassle.

by ronaldljohnson

Accept Stripe Payments Works Great!

I have been using Accept Stripe Payments for years now and it has been reliable and one of the better ways to integrate a payment system on a WordPress site. Intuitive interface design and clearly mar

by Jack Yan

Does what it says on the tin

Easy to use and set up, even for a techno-neophyte like me. The payments come without issue and the commission is documented in monthly statements.

WP Stripe Checkout Reviews

by Line49 Design

Security Issue?

This plugin stores Stripe API keys in the database Options table in plain text. Right? Looks that way to me. This topic was modified 11 months, 3 weeks ago by Line49 Design.

by musiccontentcreator

Amazing plugin. Works like charm

Easy to install with great documentation. Adding a stripe payment option has never been this easy to be honest. I tried a couple of other plugins but this one fits my needs perfectly. Also, support wa

by kabuek

Awesome

Simple and works great

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Accept Stripe Payments or WP Stripe Checkout more popular?
Accept Stripe Payments has 20K+ active installations while WP Stripe Checkout has 1.0K+. Accept Stripe Payments is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Accept Stripe Payments or WP Stripe Checkout?
Accept Stripe Payments has a 4.1/5 rating from 113 reviews, while WP Stripe Checkout has a 4.4/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are Accept Stripe Payments and WP Stripe Checkout free?
Accept Stripe Payments is free and WP Stripe Checkout is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Accept Stripe Payments or WP Stripe Checkout?
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?
Accept Stripe Payments was last updated 5 days ago and WP Stripe Checkout was last updated 1 month ago.

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