PayPal Donations
20,000+ active installs · Rated 4.7/5 · Updated August 17, 2026
A lightweight plugin that adds a PayPal donation button through a shortcode or a sidebar widget. You enter your PayPal ID, choose a standard or custom button image, and set defaults such as currency, purpose, reference and a return page, which can be overridden per button. It suits blogs and small organisations wanting a simple donate link. The plugin is free and needs a PayPal account.
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
Topics: Recurring Donation plugins , PayPal plugins
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