Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WooCommerce PayPal Payments currently ranks #81 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #80, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 800K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 8,111 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 46% versus the month before (15,062/day).
- The latest release, v4.1.3, shipped on Sep 9, 2026 (37 days ago) — release #96 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #81 |
| 2026-09-30 | #81 |
| 2026-08-31 | #81 |
| 2026-07-31 | #81 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 800,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 800,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 800,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 800,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 5,343 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7,936 |
| 2026-08-31 | 8,398 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,582 |
| 2026-06-30 | 13,441 |
| 2026-05-31 | 6,591 |
| 2026-04-30 | 16,132 |
| 2026-03-31 | 170,234 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5,057 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5,168 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4,734 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4,689 |
| 2025-10-31 | 8,292 |
| 2025-09-30 | 164,473 |
| 2025-08-31 | 4,289 |
| 2025-07-31 | 12,029 |
| 2025-06-30 | 6,056 |
| 2025-05-31 | 8,562 |
| 2025-04-30 | 47,724 |
| 2025-03-31 | 13,231 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2,967 |
| 2025-01-31 | 4,377 |
| 2024-12-31 | 3,599 |
| 2024-11-30 | 3,113 |
| 2024-10-31 | 5,380 |
| 2024-09-30 | 13,473 |
| 2024-08-31 | 3,142 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using WooCommerce PayPal Payments
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- Theme: FSE Developments
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Details
| Author | WooCommerce |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.1.3 |
| Versions released | 96 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-09 |
| Added to directory | 2020-10-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
PayPal's latest payment processing solution. Accept PayPal, Pay Later, credit/debit cards, alternative digital wallets and bank accounts.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WooCommerce PayPal Payments?
WordPress.org reports 800K+ active installs.
How popular is WooCommerce PayPal Payments?
As of October 16, 2026, WooCommerce PayPal Payments ranks #81 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #80.
When was WooCommerce PayPal Payments last updated?
WooCommerce PayPal Payments was last updated on September 9, 2026 (version 4.1.3). It has shipped 96 releases in total.
Who makes WooCommerce PayPal Payments?
WooCommerce PayPal Payments is developed by WooCommerce. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2020.
