Tamara Checkout

65 Quality Score

Active Installs

15/30

With only 2,000 active installs it is a niche plugin, well below the alternatives listed, though the score is boosted because it meets its narrow use case.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was last updated in June 2026 and is marked recently maintained, earning full marks on this dimension.

User Rating

3/15

Only a single 5-star rating drives the score, which is an extremely small sample and not statistically meaningful.

Support Health

8/15

Two open support threads with 0% resolution is a real warning sign for any merchant relying on this for live transactions.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatible with WordPress 7.0 and PHP 7.3 or higher, plus current WooCommerce versions, so it scores well on the technical compatibility check.

Scores higher than 16% of indexed plugins

About

With Tamara Buy Now Pay Later, you can split your payments – totally interest-free. Accepts payments from Mada, Apple Pay, or Credit Cards.

Active Installs 2k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2026-09-08 11:35am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.0+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Requires PHP 7.3.0+

Security History

2 known vulnerabilities, all patched

2 Medium

Most recent: August 24, 2026

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What It Does

Tamara Checkout adds Tamara's Buy Now Pay Later gateway to WooCommerce, letting customers split purchases into interest-free installments and pay with Mada, Apple Pay, or credit cards. It integrates directly into the standard WooCommerce checkout flow. The plugin handles the redirect and order status sync with Tamara's payment platform.

Who It's For

This plugin fits WooCommerce stores based in the Middle East that already have Mada or Apple Pay customers and want to add an instalment-based BNPL option to lift conversion on mid to high cart values. It is most useful for fashion, electronics, beauty, furniture, and luxury retailers serving Saudi Arabia and nearby markets where Tamara operates. Small businesses that see Mada cart abandonment will likely get the most immediate lift.

Who Should Skip It

Stores outside Tamara's supported countries, or merchants who already use a major gateway that bundles BNPL options like Klarna or Afterpay, do not need this plugin. Sites running WooCommerce on PHP below 7.3 or WordPress below 5.0 should also avoid it until they upgrade.

The Bottom Line

Tamara Checkout is a focused, narrowly useful tool for Middle East WooCommerce merchants who want Tamara's BNPL on top of Mada and Apple Pay, and its active maintenance is a genuine plus. The 0% support resolution rate and the tiny install base, however, mean you should test thoroughly and have a backup gateway before depending on it for revenue. Overall Quality Score: 65.28/100.

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