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x402 Pay

wordpress.orgPayments infrastructure

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it is registered on WordPress.org and has been in the index since 1 Jul 2026. How this is checked

x402 Pay is a WordPress plugin that enables site owners to gate content behind a USDC-based paywall for bots and API clients. It uses HTTP 402 responses and payment signature verification to monetize automated access to premium content.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWebCloud-managed
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Monetizing automated bot/API access to WordPress content using USDC micropayments.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners with premium content

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: payments

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

x402 Pay sits in PulseGate's Payments infrastructure category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on monetizing automated bot/API access to WordPress content using USDC micropayments. Inferred · not functionally tested: x402 Pay is a B2B product aimed at wordPress site owners with premium content. Basis unknown · not verified: x402 Pay is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web.

It is developed by Steve Dufresne, and it first shipped in 2026. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include USDC paywall, HTTP 402 support, and bot detection. The interface is available in English and Portuguese. Inferred · not functionally tested: Catalogued interfaces include a public API.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • USDC paywall
  • HTTP 402 support
  • Bot detection
  • Payment signature verification
  • API client support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
usdc-paywallbot-monetizationhttp-402

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Connectors
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BrowserCloud-managed

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Frequently asked questions about x402 Pay

What does x402 Pay do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: X402 Pay focuses on monetizing automated bot/API access to WordPress content using USDC micropayments. It is catalogued under Payments infrastructure on PulseGate.
Who should use x402 Pay?
Inferred · not functionally tested: x402 Pay is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners with premium content.
Is x402 Pay free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — x402 Pay is free to use.
What platforms does x402 Pay run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: x402 Pay runs on the web.
Is x402 Pay still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to x402 Pay?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include x402 Micro Tollgate, AgentPay, and TransX402 Paywall.x402 Micro TollgateAgentPayTransX402 Paywall
Who makes x402 Pay?
x402 Pay is developed by Steve Dufresne.
How long has x402 Pay been around?
x402 Pay first shipped in 2026.

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