Secure Gateway for Authorize.net and WooCommerce by Pledged Plugins
by mohsin.id · eCommerce
Also makes 5 other plugins · 13.4K+ installs across the portfolio →
Authorize.net payment gateway integration for WooCommerce to accept credit cards directly on WordPress e-commerce websites.
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Health
A 90/100
no flags
Active installs
10K+
≈19K estimated
Momentum
-24%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “payment gateway”, “subscriptions” and “woocommerce” for “ach”, “gateway integration” and “pci dss”. “payment gateway” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “ach” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “subscriptions” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “gateway integration” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “woocommerce” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “pci dss” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
90 health vs 71 average across 9,788 eCommerce plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.2%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 449K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median eCommerce plugin keeps 1.4%, across 5,167 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other eCommerce plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 7 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 13 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.9★ over 34 reviews, smoothed to 4.42★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
41
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
26%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| authorize | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| echeck | #2 | #1 | up 1 |
| gateway integration | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| pci your tag | #5 | #3 | 0 |
| net 30 | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| authorize ip | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| ach | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| secure | #14 | #15 | 0 |
| pci dss | #8 | #5 | down 1 |
| gateway | #16 | #12 | down 3 |
| wordpress e commerce | #14 | #17 | down 2 |
| woocommerce authorize payment gateway | #6 | #5 | 0 |
| e commerce | #23 | #22 | up 1 |
| receipt | #19 | #16 | down 1 |
| receipts | #19 | #14 | down 1 |
| pre orders | #24 | #18 | — |
| refund | #24 | #18 | down 3 |
| secure website | #17 | #16 | up 4 |
| ecommerce payment gateway | #17 | #14 | up 3 |
| accept credit card | #19 | #19 | up 2 |
| authorize.net your tag | Not checked yet | ||
| payment gateway your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| subscriptions your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| woocommerce your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
81 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 55 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “payment gateway”, “subscriptions” and “woocommerce” for “ach”, “gateway integration” and “pci dss”. “payment gateway” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “ach” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “subscriptions” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “gateway integration” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “woocommerce” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “pci dss” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,490 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 19.4K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
7
releases in the last 12 months
13d ago
latest release · v6.1.29 · 20 Oct 2026
77
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 94% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 4.4 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 18 Nov 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ mylesteteak6mo ago
This plugin worked very well for years, and the support team was very responsive the one time I needed assistance. Highly recommend!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Sumukha1.1y ago
Mohsin from Pledged Plugins zeroed in on the issue and helped us identify what needed to be done. After two hours with a top Authorize.net support agent and a sleepy BoA agent, we ended up getting a new Merchant ID and the plugin worked like a charm. Thank you Mohsin!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ injectionshop1.2y ago
There aren’t many choices for integrating the Authorize.net payment gateway with Woocommerce, and the fact that Pledged Plugins offers a free version helped make the decision even easier; allowing us to try it out before committing to purchase which is becoming less common when it comes to a lot of Woo plugins lately. The plugin is simple and straightforward to set up, and it works well. The appearance and styling could use a little improvement & updating (especially on mobile which is over 70% of our customers), and we’re eagerly awaiting the addition of Apple Pay and Google Pay which they are currently working on, but otherwise you get exactly what you pay for at a fair price. The ability for customers to be able to store payment information via the Authorize.net CIM extension is also a big benefit that maintains PCI compliance.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ danielv11.2y ago
I was swayed by the comments that the support was good and all that, but it’s not like that, I had problems connecting it to my website, I sent a ticket and it’s been a week and nothing, they ask you to leave your username and password, now I wonder if all this time it was a scam :/ I would avoid this plugin at all costs and perhaps look for the legal paid version.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Keesh1.3y ago
We recently ran into an issue with Accept.js not loading properly due to caching optimizations, and Mohsin from the support team was incredibly helpful throughout the troubleshooting process. His guidance was spot on — after excluding just a few scripts from WP Rocket’s minification and delay settings, everything started working perfectly again. The plugin itself is reliable and integrates smoothly with our WooCommerce setup, but what really sets it apart is the responsive and knowledgeable support team behind it. Highly recommended for anyone needing a dependable Authorize.net gateway solution!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ highseascornhole1.7y ago
Wonderful support brought my site back from the dead so greatful for a quick response!! This topic was modified 1 year, 4 months ago by highseascornhole.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ 4thlinemarketing2.2y ago
The services is excellent. I had an issue with theme code and the support team jumped right in and resolved the issue.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ anomys2.2y ago
Plugins works as expected. Impressed with support. We reached out to them and got a fast reply and help.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 6.1.26 Updated compatibility info to WordPress 7.0 Updated “WC tested up to” header to 10.7 Updated Freemius SDK to 2.13.1 6.1.26
- — Version 6.1.25 Updated “WC tested up to” header to 10.6 6.1.25
- — Version 6.1.24 Updated “WC tested up to” header to 10.4 Updated compatibility info to WordPress 6.9 6.1.24
- — Version 6.1.23 Removed jquery-payment script handle Updated Freemius SDK to 2.13.0 6.1.23
- — Version 6.1.22 Update jquery-payment handle for WC >= 10.3 6.1.22
- — Version 6.1.21 Added backward compatibility for refunds Fixed response handling if WP_Error object is returned Updated “WC tested up to” header to 10.3 Updated Freemius SDK to 2.12.2 6.1.21
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (6.1.29). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.1 Freemius <= 2.10.1 - Reflected DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via url Parameter ↗2026-04-30 CVE-2024-13362 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 6.1.13 Patched in 6.1.14
- 2023-07-18 CVE-2023-33999 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects 5.0.0 - 6.0.3 Patched in 6.0.4
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Authorize.net payment gateway integration for WooCommerce to accept credit cards directly on WordPress e-co..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 4 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 4 of 4 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("if you need"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce.
- ✓ Headings and lists 5 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,927 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2022-06-28 8K+ → 10K+ up after 281 days in tier
- 2021-09-20 7K+ → 8K+ up after 34 days in tier
- 2021-08-17 5K+ → 7K+ up after 265 days in tier
- 2020-11-25 4K+ → 5K+ up after 92 days in tier
- 2020-08-25 3K+ → 4K+ up after 104 days in tier
- 2020-05-13 2K+ → 3K+ up
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