WooCommerce Authorize.net DPM Payment Gateway 1.8.1
Wordpress Plugins WooCommerce.com 4.8 (974 reviews)
WooCommerce Authorize.net DPM is a payment gateway extension developed by WooThemes so that store owners can accept credit card payments directly through Authorize.net's Direct Post Method. This add-on plugs into the standard WooCommerce checkout flow and takes responsibility for the entire transaction sequence: sending encrypted payment information to Authorize.net, receiving the response, and returning the customer to your store with order confirmation. The extension stays largely in the background, which means customers rarely notice that a separate payment processor is involved. For merchants, this translates into less friction during checkout and a more polished buying experience. Because the add-on is built specifically for WooCommerce, configuration is handled through familiar settings pages, and transaction history appears right alongside your other order data. You can see which orders were paid and which failed without leaving your dashboard. It works with all major credit cards, making it a straightforward choice for stores that want a well-established payment processor integrated into their existing WooCommerce setup.
The Direct Post Method is central to how this extension operates. Instead of collecting card details on your server, the gateway posts the customer's payment information directly to Authorize.net from the browser. Your store never touches or stores sensitive card data, which shrinks your PCI compliance burden considerably. The extension still manages the whole exchange, so you do not have to build custom code or retrain customers to understand what is happening. When a buyer clicks to place an order, the payment form fields submit securely to Authorize.net's systems, and afterward the customer is directed back to your own site with a transaction response. This design gives you the control and familiarity of an integrated checkout while keeping card data off your hosting infrastructure. For small and growing stores, that simplification can be a significant advantage over running a traditional on-site payment gateway that requires a more complex PCI audit process.
A few distinct payment modes give store owners flexibility in how they charge customers. The extension supports 'Authorize Only' mode, where you verify that a customer's card has the necessary funds and place a hold on the amount, but you do not actually withdraw the money at checkout. This is useful for stores that need to confirm an order's availability, calculate final shipping, or logistic costs before charging. The other main mode is 'Authorize and Capture,' which processes and settles the transaction in one step, moving money into your account almost immediately when an order is placed. Both options are selected from the extension's settings screen, and you can switch between them depending on your business practice. The gateway also shows transaction details within WooCommerce, letting you see authorization numbers, payment status, and the customer's card details from your order list. This unified view helps with bookkeeping and with handling refunds or cancellations later.
Besides these core payment actions, the extension adds a reliable layer for daily store management. Order status updates automatically when Authorize.net sends an approval or decline, and any error messages from the payment processor appear in plain language inside your store's response log. You do not need to visit the Authorize.net control panel to check whether an order was paid; everything appears inside WooCommerce. Because the extension is built by WooThemes, it follows WooCommerce's standard structure, so it should feel familiar to anyone who has worked with other WooCommerce gateways. There is no need for customers to create accounts or enter their card details multiple times, and the checkout screen remains clean and approachable. For merchants who value credit card acceptance without making their own servers a target for fraud, this DPM gateway provides a clear and practical path. It simply processes card payments securely and records the results for you.
- Item type
- plugin
- Category
- Wordpress Plugins
- Version
- 2.3.1
- Availability
- In stock
- Delivery
- Digital
- Last updated
- August 9, 2026
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