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x402 Pay

by Steve Dufresne

 ·  Current rank #28930

Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#28930
Peak #28930
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
146
Days tracked
3
1 day▲ 684
7 days
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • x402 Pay currently ranks #28930 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • The latest release, v0.1.3, shipped on Jun 24, 2026 (45 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2026.

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Details

AuthorSteve Dufresne
Current version0.1.3
Versions released2
Last updated2026-06-24
Added to directory2026-06-24
Requires WordPress7.0+
Requires PHP8.1+
First tracked here2026-08-06
http-402micropaymentspaywallusdcx402

Description

A USDC paywall for AI crawlers and bots: return HTTP 402, accept a signed micropayment, then serve the content.

Frequently asked questions

Is x402 Pay a free plugin?

Yes — x402 Pay is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use x402 Pay?

WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.

How popular is x402 Pay?

As of August 8, 2026, x402 Pay ranks #28930 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was x402 Pay last updated?

x402 Pay was last updated on June 24, 2026 (version 0.1.3). It has shipped 2 releases in total.

Who makes x402 Pay?

x402 Pay is developed by Steve Dufresne. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2026.