Stripe integration for WordPress has become essential for businesses, creators, and service providers in 2026. Stripe continues to be one of the most reliable and globally supported payment gateways, but the way it is integrated into WordPress now matters more than ever.
Instead of relying on complex eCommerce systems or Pro-only features, modern Elementor-based websites now prefer lightweight, flexible checkout solutions.
With Softech Addons for Elementor, Stripe payments can be embedded directly into your page design using a dedicated Stripe Checkout Widget. This keeps setup simple, performance optimized, and the user experience seamless.
This guide explains what you should know before adding Stripe, how Stripe works globally, and how you can start accepting payments using Softech Addons for Elementor.
What You Need to Know Before Adding Stripe to Your WordPress Site
Stripe is more than just a payment gateway—it’s a complete payment infrastructure designed for global scalability. It handles payment security, fraud prevention, compliance, and currency conversion automatically.
However, many WordPress users face challenges such as:
- Over-dependence on WooCommerce
- Paid extensions for basic payment features
- Limited design control
- Pro-only widget restrictions
Widget-based integrations solve these issues by allowing payments to be placed exactly where users convert—landing pages, service sections, or call-to-action areas—without building a full store.
This is where Softech Addons for Elementor fits naturally into modern WordPress workflows.
You Need a Stripe Account and API Keys
To begin, you must create a Stripe account. Once registered, Stripe provides two essential API keys:
- Publishable Key – used on the frontend
- Secret Key – used to securely process payments
These keys connect your WordPress site to Stripe’s servers.
With the Stripe Checkout Widget in Softech Addons for Elementor, API keys can be added directly within the widget settings—no custom backend logic or advanced configuration required for standard payment flows.
This makes it ideal for:
- Service payments
- One-time product sales
- Lead-to-payment landing pages
- Simple checkout experiences
Stripe Supports Multiple Payment Methods (But You Must Enable Them)
Stripe is widely adopted because it supports regional and global payment methods, including:
- Credit & debit cards
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- UPI and local bank-based methods
- Wallets and region-specific options
However, these payment methods are not automatically active.
You must enable them from your Stripe dashboard based on:
- Your country
- Your target audience
- Local payment preferences
Transaction Fees Apply to Every Stripe Payment
Stripe charges a processing fee for each successful transaction. The fee structure depends on:
- Country
- Payment method
- Transaction type
Stripe follows a transparent pricing model, which you can review here.
When planning payments on your WordPress site, it’s important to:
- Factor fees into pricing
- Choose payment methods strategically
- Avoid unnecessary third-party layers that increase costs
How to Set Up Stripe Payments Using Softech Addons for Elementor
This is where implementation becomes straightforward.
Step 1: Sign Up with Stripe
Before Stripe can be connected to any application or platform, the very first step is creating a Stripe account.
Fortunately, the onboarding process is simple and doesn’t take much time:
- Visit Stripe’s official site – Go to Stripe.com, enter your email address in the signup field on the homepage, and select Start now.
- Register your account – Re-enter your email, provide your name, and choose a strong password. Based on your country, Stripe may request additional information.
- Configure your business details – You’ll be asked to fill in essential information such as your business name, business category, and website URL.
- Select your payment preferences – Choose the types of payments you plan to accept, such as one-time charges, subscriptions, or recurring billing.
- Finish setup and verification – Depending on your region and selected payment methods, Stripe may require further verification steps. The dashboard setup guide will walk you through the remaining requirements.
After your Stripe account setup is complete, you’ll be able to access the Stripe dashboard. This is where you can find the API credentials required for further integration.
To locate them, open the Developers section from the bottom-left menu in the Stripe dashboard, then navigate to API keys. From there, you can copy the keys you’ll need for the upcoming steps.
In this section, you’ll find both your publishable key and secret key. Go ahead and copy them and save them in a temporary place, such as a notepad, since you’ll be using them shortly.
Step 2: Install Softech Addons for Elementor
The Softech Addons for Elementor plugin can be installed the same way as any standard WordPress plugin. After logging into your WordPress admin panel, navigate to Plugins → Add New and search for “Softech Addons”. Once it appears in the results, you can proceed with the installation.
Click on Install Now and then Activate.
After completing the installation, you’ll notice Softech Addons appear in the left sidebar of your WordPress dashboard. Hover over it and click on the Integrations submenu to continue with the setup.
Setting Up the Webhook URL
- From the Softech Addons → Integrations section, find the webhook configuration options.
- Copy the Webhook URL generated by the plugin.
- Open your Stripe Dashboard in a new browser tab and go to Developers → Webhooks.
- Click Add endpoint and paste the copied URL into the Endpoint URL field.
- Select the Stripe events you want to receive, such as successful payments, failed transactions, or subscription-related updates.
- Once the endpoint is saved, Stripe will provide a Webhook Secret for that endpoint.
- Copy the Webhook Secret key and paste it into the matching field in the Softech Addons integration settings.
- You can also define Success and Cancel page URLs by creating two separate WordPress pages and inserting the shortcodes
[sitsel_sucess]and.
These pages will be used to display clean, user-friendly redirection screens after successful or failed payments. - Save your changes to finalize the webhook and redirection setup.
Stripe Checkout Settings
- Begin by adding your Stripe API keys in the plugin’s Admin Settings to enable payment processing.
- Choose how the price should be determined using the Price Source dropdown.
- When Static is selected, manually input the amount and pick the desired currency.
- If ACF is selected, create a custom ACF field, enter its field name in the input box, and choose the currency.
- When using Get Price from User, simply select the currency and allow users to enter the amount themselves.
- Customize the checkout button by setting the button label and adjusting its appearance from the Style tab.
- The checkout setup is fully responsive and secure, making it suitable for selling service packages, products, or collecting donations.
Payment Tracking & Transaction Details
All payments processed through Stripe can be monitored directly from the plugin’s built-in tracking system. Under Softech Addons → Transactions, you’ll find a detailed transaction table that records every payment made through your site. This table includes valuable information such as the source page, button ID, Stripe payment ID, payment status, amount, currency, and other helpful metadata. With this centralized view, you can easily review, verify, and manage all payment activity without leaving your WordPress dashboard.
No WooCommerce setup. No Pro dependency. No separate checkout pages unless you want them.
This approach allows you to design payment experiences exactly how your site requires—visually, responsively, and efficiently.
Why This Approach Works Best in 2026
Modern WordPress sites prioritize:
- Performance
- Design flexibility
- Reduced plugin dependency
- Faster setup
Traditional Stripe integrations often add unnecessary complexity. Widget-based payment solutions inside Elementor layouts align better with current website building practices.
With Softech Addons for Elementor, Stripe integration becomes:
- Lightweight
- Visual
- Flexible
- Future-ready
This is especially valuable for businesses targeting multiple regions and payment behaviors.
Final Thoughts
Stripe remains one of the most trusted payment platforms worldwide, and WordPress continues to dominate website creation. In 2026, combining both efficiently means choosing tools that respect performance, design control, and global reach.
By using Softech Addons for Elementor, you can integrate Stripe directly into your WordPress pages without being limited by Pro-only features or complex configurations—making it one of the most practical approaches to accepting payments today.
Plugin Availability
With Stripe Checkout Widget, you can integrate Stripe directly into your WordPress pages without being limited by Pro-only features or complex configurations—making it one of the most practical approaches to accepting payments today.
You can download the plugin directly from the official WordPress plugin repository:
