WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway is a payment processing extension that allows store owners to accept credit cards and local payment methods directly on their website. Businesses using the updated checkout experience from Stripe saw an average revenue increase of 11.9%. It eliminates the need for external redirects, keeping customers on your site throughout the entire transaction process.
WPExclusive members get access to Stripe as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full WooCommerce collection →
What Is WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway?
WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway is developed by WooCommerce and is an ecommerce plugin for WordPress. It is one of the most widely used payment integrations globally, currently powering over 700,000 active installations. It belongs to the ecommerce category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for online merchants.
The plugin solves the problem of cart abandonment caused by complex or off-site checkout flows. It is built for store owners who need a secure, PCI-compliant way to handle global transactions without high monthly fees.
WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway Features
The feature set is built around providing a highly optimized, mobile-friendly checkout that supports over 135 currencies and dozens of local payment methods.
Optimized Checkout Experience
The plugin utilizes Stripe Elements to provide a PCI-compliant checkout that works across all devices. This technology ensures sensitive data is transmitted directly to Stripe’s servers, reducing your server’s security burden. It also supports Link, an accelerated checkout experience that helps users complete purchases 9x faster than non-Link customers. This focus on speed is essential for modern ecommerce operations.
Global and Local Payment Methods
Beyond standard Visa and Mastercard, the plugin supports 23 different payment methods out of the box. Merchants can offer Apple Pay and Google Pay for mobile users, or Buy Now Pay Later options like Klarna, Afterpay, and Affirm. It also integrates local options such as iDEAL, SEPA Direct Debit, Bancontact, and Alipay to cater to international customers in over 40 countries.
Fraud Prevention and Security
Protection is powered by Stripe Radar, which uses machine learning to detect and flag potentially fraudulent transactions. The plugin fully supports Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) to meet European regulatory requirements. You can also require 3D Secure for card payments, which adds an extra layer of verification and provides a liability shift for certain chargebacks.
Advanced Financial Management
The integration supports recurring payments when used with WooCommerce Subscriptions, allowing for automated billing. It also features Capture and Refund tools directly within the WordPress dashboard, so you don’t have to leave your site to manage orders. Eligible businesses can even access Stripe Instant Payouts to receive funds within minutes.
Pricing
The plugin itself is free to download from the official marketplace, though Stripe charges transaction fees per successful payment. WPExclusive members access it as part of their membership plan for easy management across multiple staging and production environments.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Plugin | $0 (Transaction fees apply) | Single Store | Core updates |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Stripe + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Stripe plus hundreds of other plugins and themes, providing a single source for all premium extensions.
Latest Version
The plugin receives regular updates to maintain compatibility with the latest versions of WordPress and WooCommerce. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release to ensure you have the latest security patches and features.
How to Install
- Download the Stripe .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to WooCommerce → Settings → Payments and enable the Stripe gateway
- Follow the onboarding wizard to connect your account via the Stripe API
Use Cases
Global Ecommerce Stores Selling Internationally
Accept payments in 135+ currencies while offering local methods like iDEAL or SEPA in Europe. This helps localize the experience using an ecommerce-focused gateway.
Subscription-Based Businesses
Perfect for sites offering memberships or recurring product boxes. It handles the automatic tokenization of cards and recurring billing cycles without manual intervention.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Agencies can deploy the gateway across dozens of client stores instantly. Using WPExclusive allows for easy access to the latest files for maintenance without tracking individual site licenses for every plugin.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- On-site checkout keeps customers from being redirected externally
- Vast support for mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Seamless integration with the WooCommerce Subscriptions extension
- Advanced machine learning fraud protection via Stripe Radar
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires a valid SSL certificate for secure data tokenization
- Certain features like Express Checkout buttons may require custom CSS to hide if not needed
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway GPL Licensed?
Yes. WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) — the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway do?
WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway is a payment gateway extension that connects your store to Stripe’s financial infrastructure. Stripe allows you to process card payments, mobile wallets, and regional bank transfers without forcing customers to leave your site.
Is WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway free?
The plugin is free to install, but Stripe takes a commission on every transaction processed through your store. WPExclusive provides the extension files for easy deployment across multiple sites.
What is the latest version of WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway?
The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release as soon as it is verified.
How much does WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway cost?
There is no upfront retail cost for the plugin itself, but transaction fees apply per sale. Via WPExclusive, it is included in membership plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
Does WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway support Apple Pay?
Yes, Stripe supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and the Payment Request API to allow for one-touch checkout on supported browsers and mobile devices.
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