Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Donations via PayPal currently ranks #1211 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1206, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.9.11, shipped on Aug 17, 2026 (14 days ago) — release #37 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1211 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1212 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 50 |
| 2026-07-31 | 53 |
| 2026-06-30 | 65 |
| 2026-05-31 | 39 |
| 2026-04-30 | 48 |
| 2026-03-31 | 55 |
| 2026-02-28 | 41 |
| 2026-01-31 | 51 |
| 2025-12-31 | 55 |
| 2025-11-30 | 51 |
| 2025-10-31 | 62 |
| 2025-09-30 | 79 |
| 2025-08-31 | 61 |
| 2025-07-31 | 79 |
| 2025-06-30 | 110 |
| 2025-05-31 | 92 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,157 |
| 2025-03-31 | 33 |
| 2025-02-28 | 29 |
| 2025-01-31 | 44 |
| 2024-12-31 | 28 |
| 2024-11-30 | 27 |
| 2024-10-31 | 45 |
| 2024-09-30 | 64 |
| 2024-08-31 | 34 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.11 |
| Versions released | 37 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-17 |
| Added to directory | 2009-05-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easy, simple setup to add a PayPal Donation button as a Widget or with a shortcode.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Donations via PayPal?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Donations via PayPal?
As of August 31, 2026, Donations via PayPal ranks #1211 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1206.
When was Donations via PayPal last updated?
Donations via PayPal was last updated on August 17, 2026 (version 1.9.11). It has shipped 37 releases in total.
Who makes Donations via PayPal?
Donations via PayPal is developed by mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2009.
