Currencyr vs M-Pesa(Kenya) — WordPress

Currencyr vs M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce

Name: Currencyr
Rating: 4.1 (8 reviews)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Currencyr

4.1·8reviews·100+installs

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Currencyr	M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce
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Description	2413 / 5000 chars48% used	3026 / 5000 chars61% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Firman Wandayandi	demkitech
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Feature comparison between Currencyr and M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce
Metric	Currencyr	M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce
Rating	4.1 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	★ 8	5
Active installs	100+	1,000+
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Keyword	Currencyr	M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce
customer service	Not ranked	#241
customer support	Not ranked	#868

4. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Currencyr

Instead of traditional “calculator” looks converter, Currencyr take the advance of “tooltip” and sit right at the amount to allow user convert it. Support various exchange rates provider API running as WP Cron task and able to auto-determinate local currency of visitor. Currencyr also offers currency converter widget, shortcode and function. See it in action at http://demo.firmanw.com/wp/currencyr. Note: This plugin requires PHP 5.3.0 or later, do not ever try to install if you running the older version. Features Inline converter using Currencyr for jQuery Various exchange rates providers – Yahoo!, Google, Open Exchange Rates, European Central Bank and FoxRates Support database cache driven for fast response WP Cron task scheduler enabled Shortcode quick conversion support Currency table and converter widget Function for theme developer Auto-determinate local currency via IP detection using IP2C Support integration with various ecommerce plugins – WooCommerce, WP-eCommerce, Shopp and Easy Digital Downloads Translation support Shortcode To enable the shortcode simply use [currencyr] and use the following syntax: [currencyr amount=$amount to=$code ] amount – The number that you wish to convert. to – The currency code. Use “|” as separator for multiple conversion. from (optional) – The currency code. If omitted the Base Currency from setting will be use. Examples: [currencyr amount=99.99 to=gbp] [currencyr amount=99.99 from=aud to=gbp] [currencyr amount=99.99 to=gbp|eur|cad] Function Call The conversion feature is available to call within templates or codes using either currencyr_exchange() or the_currencyr_exchange(). Both functions share the same arguments, the diferrent is the_currencyr_exchange() is only echoes the result automatically. You can call the functions as WordPress style or PHP with the following arguments: amount – The number that you wish to convert. to – The currency code. from (optional) – The currency code. If omitted the Base Currency from setting will be use. The code above is similar to: 99.99, 'to' => 'cad' ) ); ?> Also similar to: Roadmap Add exchange rates table page Add custom currency support Feedback If you have any feedback, tweet @firmanw for fast response, or head over to the support forum.

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M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce

The plugin enables the customer to have an option of paying for goods using M-PESA mobile money service from a WordPress site that has WooCommerce plugin installed. The plugin adds an option on the checkout section for paying through M-PESA(A mobile payment platform). In order to use the plugin, one must get a Paybill or Till number, which is a unique number that will act as an account where the payments from the customer will be channeled. After this, one must create an account on the Safaricom’s Daraja Portal and link this Paybill or Till number to the account created on the portal. The portal will enable you to get the following: Passkey Consumer Key Consumer Secret Enpoints for Sandbox/Production for authentication and payment request. These details should be filled after activating the plugin and will be stored in your website. The above setup is to ensure that it is the site owner who has full control over the payment details of the Paybill or Till number. When the customer clicks on the Pay button on the payment page, the plugin will initiate a payment authentication request to the customer. The customer will then accept or decline the payment from the personal mobile phone and the callback will be sent from the portal with details of the customer’s action. This is what is then used to determine if to change the status of the order or not. This free version plugin does process callbacks and also Till number payments are not enabled, to get these features you need to purchase the Pro version here: GET PRO VERSION Our Customers These are some of our customers using the Pro Version of the plugin: MkurugenziKe Kikao Westside Stationers Yatta Beekeepers Grounded Plugin features: Compatible with WordPress themes. Easy to use. Lightweight. Supports all modern browsers. How to use: Make sure you have installed and activated WooCommerce plugin before installing and activating this plugin. Upload Woocommerce M-PESA Payment Gateway plugin files to the wordpress plugins directory (/wp-content/plugins/), or install the plugin from the WordPress admin plugin screen. Activate the plugin. On the WordPress admin, navigate to WooCommerce > Settings > M-PESA > Manage and fill in the fields provided in order for the plugin to work. Disclaimer This plugin does not have any relation with WooCommerce or M-PESA. The plugin’s purpose is just to help in linking the WooCommerce plugin with the M-PESA payment method. THE PLUGIN SHOULD AT NO POINT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF THE DARAJA ENDPOINT IS UNREACHABLE OR UNABLE TO SERVE REQUESTS. In the plugin description there is links to other websites which are not under the control of WooCommerce M-PESA Payment Gateway Plugin. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. Demo The demo site for the plugin is here. Below is the demo for the plugin:

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Currencyr or M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce?

M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 5 reviews) compared to Currencyr (4.1★ from 8 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Currencyr or M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce?

M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.1★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Currencyr or M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Currencyr has the deeper published review base (8 vs 5), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Currencyr typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (8 reviews). M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (5 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Currencyr and M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce?

Migration support varies by app and category. Currencyr and M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Currencyr vs M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce

Currencyr

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Frequently asked

Which has better reviews, Currencyr or M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce?

Should I choose Currencyr or M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce?

Which is faster to set up, Currencyr or M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Currencyr and M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce?

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