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WooCommerce PayPal Payments

PayPal's latest payment processing solution. Accept PayPal, Pay Later, credit/debit cards, alternative digital wallets and bank accounts.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version4.2.0
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 6.5 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update21 Oct 202612d ago
Active installations800K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating2.9 / 5 from 584 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records WooCommerce PayPal Payments version 4.2.0 as active, updated 12d ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

WooCommerce PayPal Payments is an all-in-one solution to help you maximize conversions by offering PayPal, Venmo (US), Pay Later options, credit and debit cards, and more.

Features

  • Instant access to funds while payment is processing.
  • Fraud detection and global compliance (including PCI, PSD2, and 3D Secure).
  • Faster checkout via PayPal buttons on product pages and in-cart.
  • Convenience to pay over time with PayPal Pay Later.
  • Allow Venmo shoppers (US only) to share purchases with friends.
  • Standard and Advanced Card Processing options.
  • Country-specific payment methods to build global trust.
  • Multiple subscription payment options to help drive repeat business.

Get started

If you’re new to PayPal, add it to your store today. Existing user? Upgrade your integration now to access these exciting new features.

It pays to PayPal

Get instant access to funds in your PayPal business account while payment is processing. Save time and money with fraud detection and Seller Protection features†.

Plus, you’ll meet global compliance standards (such as PCI, PSD2, SCA, and 3D Secure), bringing international markets within reach.

†Available on eligible purchases. Limits apply.

Flexible payment options

¹ Increase conversions by automatically displaying PayPal buttons on product pages, in-cart, and at checkout.

² Let customers pay over time while you get paid upfront — at no additional cost. Available in select countries. Learn more about Pay Later messaging.

³ Now you can reach Venmo shoppers (US only) and allow them to share their purchases with friends.

Country-specific payments

  • Standard Card Processing: Suitable for all business and personal seller accounts. Card transactions are managed via a prebuilt user experience, simplifying compliance.
  • Advanced Card Processing: Customize the look, feel, and placement of debit and credit card payment fields. You can also use fraud protection tools to set up personal risk tolerance filters.

Earn recurring revenue through subscriptions

Drive repeat business for stable, predictable income using WooCommerce Subscriptions or PayPal Subscriptions.

You can also use PayPal’s Vaulting feature to:

  • Offer flexible plans with fixed or quantity-based pricing.
  • Set billing cycles for any period.
  • Offer discounted trial periods or prorated payments.

With no monthly or setup fees, it’s simple for your customers — and great for your business ( account approval required ).

Legal Disclosures:

*For Australian users, the PayPal service is provided by PayPal Australia Pty Limited AFSL 304962. Any information provided is general only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. au) before acquiring or using the service.

See website for TMD.

  • An online study commissioned by PayPal and conducted by Netfluential in November 2020, involving 1,000 US online shoppers ages 18-39.
  • PayPal Q2 Earnings 2021.
  • Edison Trends commissioned by PayPal, April 2020 to March 2021. Edison Trends conducted a behavioral panel of email receipts from 306,939 US consumers and 3.4+ M purchases at a vertical level between Pay with Venmo and non-Venmo users during a 12-month period.
WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • credit card
  • ecommerce
  • payments
  • paypal
  • woocommerce
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.5 · PHP 7.4
Update activity21 Oct 202612d ago

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Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex

Recent tracked changes

Version4.1.34.2.0
WordPress compatibility7.17.1.3
Version4.1.24.1.3
WordPress compatibility7.0.47.1
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