Alma – Pay in installments or later for WooCommerce

72 Quality Score

Active Installs

14/30

With only 1,000 active installs, the plugin has very modest adoption, likely reflecting Alma's regional availability rather than quality issues.

Update Freshness

25/25

A perfect score here thanks to a recent update on August 6, 2026, indicating the developer is actively keeping the code current.

User Rating

11/15

A 74 out of 100 from 6 ratings gives a decent but not overwhelming endorsement, though the small sample size limits how much weight it carries.

Support Health

8/15

The single unresolved support thread and lack of a resolved track record is a concern, though the low install base means fewer support requests overall.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Full marks for being tested against WordPress 7.0.4 and requiring PHP 7.4, showing forward-looking compatibility standards.

Scores higher than 28% of indexed plugins

About

This plugin adds a new payment method to WooCommerce, which allows you to offer monthly payments to your customer using Alma.

Active Installs 1k+

Rating ★★★½ 3.7/5

Last Updated 2026-08-06 3:05pm GMT

Requires WordPress 6.6.0+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Requires PHP 7.4+

Security History

2 known vulnerabilities, all patched

2 Medium

Most recent: January 14, 2026

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What It Does

This plugin integrates Alma, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) service, as a payment gateway in WooCommerce stores. It lets merchants offer customers the option to pay for orders in monthly instalments or on a deferred schedule at checkout. The extension handles the API communication with Alma and displays the relevant payment options where supported.

Who It's For

This plugin is best suited for WooCommerce merchants operating in countries where Alma is available (primarily France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands) who want to offer instalment or deferred payment options to their customers. Small to mid-sized online retailers selling higher-ticket items will benefit most, as BNPL options tend to increase conversion on larger purchases.

Who Should Skip It

If you sell outside Alma's supported countries, do not need financing options, or already use a more comprehensive BNPL provider like Klarna or Afterpay, this plugin is unnecessary. Sites running on PHP versions older than 7.4 should also avoid it until they upgrade their hosting environment.

The Bottom Line

Alma Gateway for WooCommerce is a well-maintained, technically solid plugin that does one specific job, offering Alma BNPL at checkout, and does it competently. The low install count and limited user feedback make it harder to gauge long-term reliability, but the recent update and clean compatibility profile are encouraging. Worth installing if Alma is the right BNPL partner for your market, otherwise a globally recognised alternative like PayPal's gateway is likely a safer bet.

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