WP Easy PayPal Payment Accept
6,000+ active installs · Rated 4.5/5 · Updated August 17, 2026
A plugin for accepting PayPal payments or donations through buttons placed in posts, pages or the sidebar with a shortcode or widget. You can set the currency, offer several services or products, and let visitors enter their own amount. It uses PayPal's newer checkout for secure payments. It suits small sites selling a service or collecting donations. The plugin is free and needs a PayPal account, which is free to create.
Pros
- Buy-now and donation buttons through shortcodes
- PayPal Commerce Platform buttons with sandbox mode
- Free, with no store or cart needed
Cons
- No cart, order management or inventory
- Needs PayPal API credentials and a business account
- Breaking changes in the 5.x PayPal API upgrade
Topics: Recurring Donation plugins , PayPal plugins
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