PayPal Donation
10,000+ active installs · Rated 3.8/5 · Updated October 7, 2026
A plugin for collecting donations through PayPal or Stripe by placing a donation button anywhere on a site. Supporters can give with a PayPal account or a card, and the settings page explains how to create accounts and test with sandbox mode. It suits charities, creators and community projects. The plugin is free and needs a PayPal or Stripe account, and a Pro version adds more features.
Pros
- Donation buttons by shortcode, widget or media button
- PayPal and Stripe payment options
- Donation orders listed in the admin
Cons
- Needs a PayPal or Stripe account to take payments
- Pro version with more features is sold separately
Topics: Recurring Donation plugins , Payment Gateway plugins , PayPal plugins
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