Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Payment Button for PayPal currently ranks #3526 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3522, first reached on Oct 10, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 4K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 307 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 16% versus the month before (265/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.3.49, shipped on Oct 13, 2026 (3 days ago) — release #14 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #3526 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3547 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3543 |
| 2026-07-28 | #3532 |
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 | 4,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-28 | 4,000 |
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 | 158 |
| 2026-09-30 | 105 |
| 2026-08-31 | 950 |
| 2026-07-31 | 19 |
| 2026-06-30 | 25 |
| 2026-05-31 | 29 |
| 2026-04-30 | 52 |
| 2026-03-31 | 37 |
| 2026-02-28 | 44 |
| 2026-01-31 | 45 |
| 2025-12-31 | 35 |
| 2025-11-30 | 57 |
| 2025-10-31 | 22 |
| 2025-09-30 | 33 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Noor Alam |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.3.49 |
| Versions released | 14 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 |
| Added to directory | 2015-02-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easily accept payment in WordPress by adding a PayPal button to your website.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Payment Button for PayPal?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Payment Button for PayPal?
As of October 16, 2026, Payment Button for PayPal ranks #3526 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3522.
When was Payment Button for PayPal last updated?
Payment Button for PayPal was last updated on October 13, 2026 (version 1.2.3.49). It has shipped 14 releases in total.
Who makes Payment Button for PayPal?
Payment Button for PayPal is developed by Noor Alam. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2015.
