PayPal Donation Pro vs PayPal Donations
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| Feature | PayPal Donation Pro checked 23 Oct 2026 Paid Visit Details | PayPal Donations v1.9.11 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.7/5 Visit Details |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | — | 20,000+ |
| Last updated | — | August 17, 2026 |
| Editions | — | Donations via PayPal |
| Pros | — | Donate button through a shortcode or widget; Choose standard or custom button images; Sandbox mode for testing |
| Cons | — | Donations go straight to PayPal with no on-site records; Shows admin notices when PHP or WordPress is too old; Only a donate button, no recurring or tiered donations |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | — | Donate button shortcode, Sidebar donate widget, Standard or custom button image, PayPal sandbox switch for testing, Return page and purpose defaults |
| Integrations | ||
| Payment | — | PayPal |
| Requires WordPress | — | 5.5 |
| Tested up to | — | 7.1 |
| Phones home | — | No |
| External services | — | www.paypalobjects.com |
| Shortcodes | — | 1 |