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Yoco Payments — WordPress Payment Gateway Plugin

by yocoadmin · WordPress.org page · Website

v3.9.4 Tested up to WP 6.9.7 PHP 7.4.0+

Yoco Payments has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 281,345 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 13, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.

Yoco Payments at a glance

Active installs
10,000+
Total downloads
281,345
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
–
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Yoco Payments well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.9.7, not yet with the current 7.1
One-star reviews
12%
5 of 43 reviews on WordPress.org

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • No hidden or monthly fees
  • Get paid the same day with Yoco Instant Payouts (if eligible)
  • PCI DSS compliant
  • Supports 3D Secure
  • Your customers enjoy a seamless and safe payment experience
  • Refund orders directly from your WooCommerce dashboard

Yoco Payments reviews and ratings

43 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
4.4 out of 5

43 reviews

5★
36
4★
0
3★
1
2★
1
1★
5

  • Really nice gateway but support is TERRIBLE

    It worked great for almost a year then just stopped working.Followed all the procedures suggested on their website:Provide all logs, enable debug, provide a list of all plugins, create an admin login for them.Then spent 6 fruitless hours back and forth on WhatsApp with a chat centre operator who was acting as a liaison between me and their so-called "technical" team. And now it's 3PM on a Friday afternoon, and not a peep from anyone for the last hour, so it looks like the site will be down all weekend, because, hey, they may be a 24/7 business but don't expect to be in contact with a human being on weekends or between 5PM and 8AM on weekdays. I am advising my client to move to Payfast, whose support is excellent.Yoco's transaction fees may be lower than those of Payfast, but woe betide you if you need support

    hypeonweb

  • All GOOD!

    Had a problem when I ran the latest update. Turned out to be a server-side error and nothing at all to do with the plugin. Yoco support was absolutely outstanding, really efficient and most accommodating. Thank you!

    digizencoza

  • Fantastic Payment Processor / Support Terrible

    With the recent update 3.0.2 my Yoco Plugin which I've been using for months successfully on Wordpress just stopped working. After sending an email to Yoco (it took them hours to reply back) they suggested that I switch to a default theme, disable all plugins and basically set my website back to a fresh install of wordpress) All this after I clearly explained that I did not install new plugins - only after the Yoco update did problems arise. Always have two payment processors as Payfast is still holding up.

    georgefivaz

  • Slows down website

    Lovely payment gateway. Bad integration plugin

    vividnuance

  • Very poor support

    I am extremely dissatisfied with my experience with YOCO. I have been waiting for a response from their team regarding a server issue that has been persisting for an unacceptable amount of time. It is clear that they are unable to get their servers functioning properly, and what's worse is their complete lack of communication. Throughout this entire ordeal, YOCO has failed to keep me updated on the status of the issue. As a customer, I expect transparency and timely communication, especially when there are significant problems affecting their services. Instead, their silence has left me feeling frustrated and uninformed. To make matters worse, I recommended YOCO to others based on my previous positive experiences, but now I feel like a fool for doing so. Their inability to address the server issue and their failure to keep customers informed has not only affected my own business operations but also damaged my credibility with others who relied on my recommendation. I understand that technical difficulties can arise, but it is the responsibility of a company like YOCO to handle them efficiently and communicate with their customers throughout the process. Unfortunately, YOCO has failed miserably in this regard. I cannot recommend YOCO to anyone at this point, given their poor customer service, lack of communication, and inability to resolve a server issue in a reasonable timeframe. It is evident that they prioritize their own convenience over the satisfaction and trust of their customers. If you are considering using YOCO for your business needs, I strongly advise against it. Look elsewhere for a company that values customer support and is committed to resolving issues in a timely and transparent manner. YOCO has proven to be unreliable and unprofessional, and I regret ever engaging with their services.

    georgewhiteside

  • YOCO ROCKS!!!

    Absolutely the best payment gateway. Efficiency at its best.

    lilithra29

Where Yoco Payments ranks on WordPress.org

The rankings we track that Yoco Payments appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.

Ranking WordPress.org placement Position 30 days
Best Payment Gateway Plugins #21 by tag, #34 in search #11 –

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Details

The Yoco Payments plugin lets you easily accept payments via Yoco Payments on your WooCommerce WordPress site.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

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Tags

  • payment gateway
  • woocommerce
Version
3.9.4
Last updated
Apr 13, 2026
First published
Feb 17, 2020
Requires WordPress
6.4.0
Tested up to
6.9.7
Requires PHP
7.4.0
Requires plugins
WooCommerce
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Yoco Payments FAQ

What does Yoco Payments do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Yoco Payments offers No hidden or monthly fees, Get paid the same day with Yoco Instant Payouts (if eligible), PCI DSS compliant, Supports 3D Secure and Your customers enjoy a seamless and safe payment experience.

How many active installs does Yoco Payments have?

WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for Yoco Payments as of September 7, 2026.

Is Yoco Payments still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on April 13, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.

Is Yoco Payments free?

Yoco Payments is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.

Where does Yoco Payments rank among Payment Gateway Plugins?

Yoco Payments is #11 in the WordPress.org Payment Gateway Plugins ranking.