Short answer: the best free crypto payment gateway plugin for most WooCommerce stores in 2026 is NOWPayments for WooCommerce. It accepts 300+ cryptocurrencies, works in many countries and has a free version on WordPress.org. Other solid free options include BTCPay Server (self-hosted Bitcoin), Blockonomics, CoinGate, BitPay, Plisio and CryptoPay. If you’re a US or Singapore business that only needs USDC, Coinbase Business for WooCommerce also works.

Every plugin on this list is free to install from WordPress.org. The payment processor behind each plugin may still charge its own processing fee, so we list those fees where the vendor publishes them.

Quick comparison (2026)

#	Plugin	Coins	Custody / settlement	Fee (as published by vendor)
1	NOWPayments for WooCommerce	300+	Auto-conversion; wallet or bank payouts	1% service fee (nowpayments.io)
2	BTCPay Server	Bitcoin, Lightning (altcoins via plugins)	Self-hosted, non-custodial	No processing fee
3	Blockonomics	BTC, BCH, USDT (ERC-20)	Direct to your wallet	1%, first 10 payments free
4	CoinGate	15+ coins, multiple networks	Settle in EUR/USD/GBP or crypto	From 1%
5	BitPay Checkout	BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, USD stablecoins	Settle to bank or crypto	1% processing fee
6	Plisio	BTC, LTC, ETH, DOGE + 50 more	Hosted invoices	See plisio.net
7	CryptoPay (Lite)	BTC, Solana, Tron, EVM networks	Wallet-to-wallet, no account	0% plugin fee; network gas only
8	Coinbase Business for WooCommerce	USDC on Base only	US & Singapore businesses only	Per Coinbase Business terms

1. NOWPayments for WooCommerce (our #1 pick)

NOWPayments for WooCommerce is our top pick for 2026. It connects WooCommerce to the NOWPayments platform. According to the plugin listing, it accepts 300+ cryptocurrencies, can automatically convert to your preferred settlement currency, pays out to wallets or bank accounts, supports a sandbox mode for testing and works with WooCommerce Blocks. The free version is on WordPress.org. Pro adds WooCommerce crypto subscriptions, crypto icons and pricing on product and shop pages, price tables and ticker widgets. To start, install the plugin and create a NOWPayments account.

300+ cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, USDT (ERC-20/TRC-20), USDC, LTC, DOGE and SOL
Automatic conversion to a settlement currency you choose
Payouts to your wallet or bank account
Sandbox mode and WooCommerce Blocks support
Free on WordPress.org; Pro from the NOWPayments for WooCommerce page

2. BTCPay Server for WooCommerce

BTCPay Server is a free, open-source, self-hosted Bitcoin payment processor. Payments go straight to your own wallet, and there are no middlemen or processing fees. It supports Lightning Network and lets you add altcoins through plugins. It suits technical merchants who are happy to run their own server.

3. Blockonomics

Blockonomics sends Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and USDT (ERC-20) payments straight to your own HD wallet, and checkout stays on your site. Its listing states a 1% payment fee, with the first 10 payments free.

4. CoinGate for WooCommerce

CoinGate is a hosted gateway that accepts 15+ cryptocurrencies across several networks, including Polygon, Arbitrum, Base and Solana. You can settle to your bank in EUR, USD or GBP. Fees start at 1%.

5. BitPay Checkout for WooCommerce

BitPay lets you price in your local currency and settle to a bank account or in crypto. It accepts BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH and USD stablecoins, and its listing states a 1% processing fee.

6. Plisio

Plisio handles BTC, LTC, ETH, BCH, ZEC and DOGE, plus 50+ other coins, through automated invoices. It shows exchange rates in many fiat currencies.

7. CryptoPay (Lite)

CryptoPay is a peer-to-peer plugin: the customer’s wallet pays your wallet directly, and the plugin takes no commission. It supports Bitcoin, Solana, Tron and EVM networks, with wallets such as MetaMask and Trust Wallet.

8. Coinbase Business for WooCommerce (formerly Coinbase Commerce)

Coinbase Business for WooCommerce is the CoderPress plugin for Coinbase Business. Coinbase Commerce shut down on 31 March 2026, and Coinbase Business is only available to businesses in the United States and Singapore. It accepts USDC only, and your store currency must be USD. If you’re outside the US or Singapore, use NOWPayments instead. The free version is on WordPress.org.

What happened to the other plugins on older versions of this list?

Earlier versions of this list included Coinbase Commerce (shut down on 31 March 2026), CryptoWoo, Triple-A and ABC Crypto Checkout. We removed them because we could not confirm a current free WordPress.org listing for them in 2026.

How to choose

Most stores, worldwide: NOWPayments for WooCommerce
Full self-custody, Bitcoin only: BTCPay Server or Blockonomics
Fiat settlement in EUR/GBP: CoinGate or BitPay
US/Singapore, USDC only: Coinbase Business for WooCommerce

Need a custom payment integration?

CoderPress builds WordPress and WooCommerce plugins and handles custom development tasks, especially payment gateway integration and Custom Product Builder custom development. If the plugins below don’t cover your use case, contact CoderPress for a quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free crypto payment gateway plugin for WooCommerce in 2026?

For most stores it is NOWPayments for WooCommerce by CoderPress. The plugin is free on WordPress.org, accepts 300+ cryptocurrencies and can convert payments automatically. NOWPayments charges its own service fee, listed as 1% on its pricing page.

Are crypto payment gateway plugins really free?

The plugins are free to install. Most processors (NOWPayments, CoinGate, BitPay, Blockonomics) take a fee per transaction. Self-hosted or peer-to-peer options such as BTCPay Server and CryptoPay charge no processing fee, but you pay network fees and handle more of the setup yourself.

Does Coinbase Commerce still work with WooCommerce?

No. Coinbase Commerce shut down on 31 March 2026. Its replacement, Coinbase Business, only supports businesses in the US and Singapore and only accepts USDC. Stores elsewhere can use NOWPayments for WooCommerce.

Can I accept crypto and still get paid in fiat?

Yes. NOWPayments, CoinGate and BitPay all offer conversion or fiat settlement, so you are not exposed to crypto price swings.