Checkout for PayPal — WordPress Checkout Plugin
by Noor Alam · WordPress.org page · Website
Checkout for PayPal has 600+ active installs on WordPress.org and 59,953 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 26, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Checkout for PayPal at a glance
Is Checkout for PayPal well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Seamless PayPal Checkout – Integrates directly with the official PayPal Checkout API for secure transactions
- One-Click Payments – Customers can pay instantly using PayPal balance, credit, or debit card
- Mobile-Optimized – Works flawlessly on smartphones, tablets, and desktops
- Shortcode Support – Add PayPal payment buttons anywhere on your site
- Custom Amounts – Accept fixed or variable payment amounts using Variable Price add-on
- No Monthly Fees – Pay only PayPal’s standard transaction fees
- eCommerce Stores – Sell products or services without a complicated shopping cart
- Donations – Collect contributions for charities, fundraisers, or personal causes
- Freelancers & Consultants – Accept project payments online
Checkout for PayPal reviews and ratings
7 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Excellent
Been using this for years. Very reliable and good support. Felt I needed to leave this due to the other negative review. Keep up the good work!
confusedneedhelp -
SCAM PLUGIN
Sending an email to every website to use this plugin and claiming that the plugin they're using doesn't work, calling it 'Legacy.' And even worse, they say in the email that they are official from PayPal. That's a total scam. Bro, website developers are smart, don't try to fool them like that.
codehire -
Simple, efficient, and effective
We are very happy with Checkout for PayPal. It makes creating payment buttons simple and easy to manage. Also, the display of all orders contains all the information we need. Recently we had some trouble after an update to the plugin, but that problem got resolved immediately with help provided on the support forum. Checkout for Paypal is a reliable product and just what we need. Highly recommended.
dan5280 -
Simple and powerful!
At last, a Paypal checkout extension that works well, is clear, quick to configure and bug-free. Thank you very much!
Abanys-Concept -
One of the best and simplest
One of the best and simplest and powerful plugins, i was searching for hours for this plugin ... keep innovating bro ... thanks again
esamzenhom -
Straight path to Paypal Checkout
This plugin just worked and took me from Paypal support hell to seller happiness in 10 minutes. It really should be listed higher on the plugin rankings.
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Where Checkout for PayPal ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Checkout for PayPal appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Checkout Plugins | #31 in search, not tagged | #63 | – |
Details
Easily accept PayPal payments on your WordPress site using the official PayPal Checkout API. Perfect for eCommerce, donations, and more.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- paypal
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- Version
- 1.0.47
- Last updated
- May 26, 2026
- First published
- Nov 10, 2020
- Requires WordPress
- 5.5
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Checkout for PayPal FAQ
What does Checkout for PayPal do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Checkout for PayPal offers Seamless PayPal Checkout – Integrates directly with the official PayPal Checkout API for secure transactions, One-Click Payments – Customers can pay instantly using PayPal balance, credit, or debit card, Mobile-Optimized – Works flawlessly on smartphones, tablets, and desktops, Shortcode Support – Add PayPal payment buttons anywhere on your site and Custom Amounts – Accept fixed or variable payment amounts using Variable Price add-on.
How many active installs does Checkout for PayPal have?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs for Checkout for PayPal as of September 7, 2026.
Is Checkout for PayPal still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on May 26, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Does Checkout for PayPal have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for Checkout for PayPal are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Checkout for PayPal free?
Checkout for PayPal is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Checkout for PayPal rank among Checkout Plugins?
Checkout for PayPal is #63 in the WordPress.org Checkout Plugins ranking.