WhyDonate — WordPress Donation Plugin
WhyDonate – FREE Donate button – Crowdfunding – Fundraising
by jjlemstra · WordPress.org page · Website
WhyDonate has 800+ active installs on WordPress.org and 45,016 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on November 12, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
WhyDonate at a glance
Is WhyDonate well maintained?
WhyDonate reviews and ratings
43 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Best Platform for Online Donations
WhyDonate provides a seamless platform for managing online donations, making it easy for both donors and fundraisers to connect.
syedaifrah123 -
Easy Platform for Fund raising
I have easily setup my fund raising campaign here and got the required fund without any issue.
achint625 -
Best Donation Plugin
Fantastic platform with great customer service and easy donation integration!
pooja210 -
Outstanding Fundraising Platform with Excellent Features
I highly recommend WhyDonate for all your fundraising needs! This platform has been a game-changer for our campaigns. The FREE Donate button is incredibly user-friendly and easy to integrate, allowing us to receive donations seamlessly.What sets WhyDonate apart is its security and excellent customer support. Any questions or issues we've had were promptly addressed by their responsive team. The platform also offers a wide reach, helping us connect with a larger audience and amplify our cause.
bushankumar2024 -
Best Fundraising Website to Make Donations So Easy and Efficient
One of the standout features is the flexibility WhyDonate offers. Whether you're an individual, an organization, or a company, you can easily customize your campaign to fit your specific needs. The platform supports a wide range of payment methods, which makes donating convenient for supporters from all around the globe.
deepa95 -
Best Donation Button Plugin
WhyDonate is a reliable and user friendly button/plugin for adding donation functionality to WordPress websites.
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Where WhyDonate ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that WhyDonate appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Donation Plugins | #31 by tag, not in search | #55 | – |
Details
FREE Donation button for your website. Collect donations via Credit card, PayPal, VISA, iDeal, Sofort and Bancontact. Set up in minutes and safe!
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings WhyDonate competes in
Tags
- crowdfunding
- donate button
- donation button
- donation module
- fundraising
- Version
- 4.0.17
- Last updated
- Nov 12, 2025
- First published
- Apr 15, 2018
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WhyDonate FAQ
How many active installs does WhyDonate have?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs for WhyDonate as of September 7, 2026.
Is WhyDonate still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on November 12, 2025 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Does WhyDonate have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for WhyDonate are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is WhyDonate free?
WhyDonate is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does WhyDonate rank among Donation Plugins?
WhyDonate is #55 in the WordPress.org Donation Plugins ranking.