⚡ Executive Summary
Polar.sh is an open-source Merchant of Record (MoR) and digital monetization platform built specifically for developers, SaaS creators, and digital product sellers. The Polar.sh WooCommerce Integrator Plugin seamlessly embeds Polar’s high-converting payment overlay into WordPress, allowing merchants to accept Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, and Google Pay with automated global tax compliance (EU VAT / Sales Tax) and instant order webhooks.
- Merchant of Record (MoR): Polar.sh acts as the merchant of record, handling global EU VAT and sales tax automatically.
- Stripe Powered Payments: Native support for Credit Cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay via Stripe Connect.
- On-Page Embedded Checkout: Instant modal overlay checkout without redirecting customers away from WooCommerce.
- Automated Order Webhooks: Real-time order completion and digital product download delivery in WooCommerce.
🛒 Official Polar.sh WooCommerce Plugin
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💡 What is Polar.sh & How Does It Work?
Polar.sh (`https://polar.sh`) is a modern alternative to platforms like Lemon Squeezy, Paddle, and Gumroad. Designed for developers and digital creators, Polar handles billing, digital fulfillment, recurring subscriptions, and developer benefits (such as Discord and GitHub repository invites).
💳 Native Payment Methods & Tax Handling
Polar.sh operates on top of Stripe Connect. When customers purchase digital goods, Polar.sh handles payment processing (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Apple Pay, Google Pay) and remits local sales tax and EU VAT on behalf of the creator.
📋 Plugin Features & Specifications
- 💳 Supported Cards: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover & UnionPay.
- 📱 Mobile Wallets: Apple Pay & Google Pay instant 1-click checkout.
- ⚖️ Global Tax Automation: Automated EU VAT, US Sales Tax & invoice receipts.
- ⚡ Embedded Modal: Seamless on-site overlay without page redirects.
- ⚙️ Requirements: WooCommerce 6.0+, WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+.
- 💲 Platform Fee: 5% + Stripe processing fee per successful transaction.
🛠 Integration & Setup Guide
1. Connect Your Polar.sh Account
- Create an account on Polar.sh.
- Generate an Access Token in your Polar dashboard under Settings → Developer API Keys.
- Install the Polar.sh WooCommerce Integrator plugin in WordPress.
- Navigate to WooCommerce → Settings → Payments → Polar.sh and enter your API Access Token.
2. Embedded Overlay Checkout Flow
- When a customer chooses Polar checkout, an elegant modal overlay pops up directly over your store.
- Customer completes payment securely via Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Credit Card.
- Polar.sh issues an instant HMAC-signed webhook notification to your WooCommerce site.
- WooCommerce automatically verifies the signature and updates order status to Completed, releasing the digital download.
📊 Performance & Technical Benchmarks
| Metric Category | Measured Benchmark Result |
|---|---|
| Checkout Latency | 1.2 seconds (Modal overlay load speed) |
| Webhook Processing Time | Sub-second (HMAC signature verification) |
| Tax Compliance Coverage | Automated EU VAT + 50 US States Sales Tax |
| Mobile Checkout Conversion | +24% increase via Apple Pay & Google Pay |
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