Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Checkout for PayPal currently ranks #8509 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8445, first reached on Sep 4, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 600+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 46 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 61% versus the month before (29/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.49, shipped on Oct 9, 2026 (13 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #8509 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8516 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8469 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8562 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 600 |
| 2026-09-30 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 35 |
| 2026-09-30 | 31 |
| 2026-08-31 | 12 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-30 | 7 |
| 2026-05-31 | 12 |
| 2026-04-30 | 13 |
| 2026-03-31 | 16 |
| 2026-02-28 | 11 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 8 |
| 2025-11-30 | 9 |
| 2025-10-31 | 15 |
| 2025-09-30 | 38 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Noor Alam |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.49 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-09 |
| Added to directory | 2020-11-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Accept PayPal payments on WordPress with a simple PayPal Checkout integration. No shopping cart or WooCommerce required.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Checkout for PayPal?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Checkout for PayPal?
As of October 22, 2026, Checkout for PayPal ranks #8509 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8445.
When was Checkout for PayPal last updated?
Checkout for PayPal was last updated on October 9, 2026 (version 1.0.49). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Checkout for PayPal?
Checkout for PayPal is developed by Noor Alam. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2020.
