Are PayPal
v1.9.2.4by are79 · updated 13 years ago
This plugin is used to monetize wordpress blog content using PayPal. It is designed to sell your knowledge.
- Rank
- #37,143
- Up6,927 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 27K
- 27,012 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Are PayPal at a glance
Are PayPal is a WordPress plugin by are79 with 10+ active installs, the #37,143 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.9.2.4 came out on Jan 6, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 31 plugins tagged “monetize”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Are PayPal |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#37,143 · up 246 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #37,143 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,070 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,393 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,613 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,122 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,113 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,872 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #35,029 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,271 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #37,389 |
Growth %
Average -0.54% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.25% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.9100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.9.2.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 19, 2007
- Last updated
- Jan 6, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Are PayPal
How many websites use Are PayPal?
Are PayPal is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #37,143 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Are PayPal been downloaded?
27,012 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Are PayPal last updated?
Version 1.9.2.4 came out on Jan 6, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Are PayPal compatible with the latest WordPress?
Are PayPal’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Are PayPal still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Are PayPal have?
1.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Are PayPal?
The plugins most like Are PayPal, by the tags they share, are Accept PayPal & Stripe with Subscriptions for WooCommerce (2K+), Payment Gateway for PayPal Pro, PayPal Checkout & Subscriptions for WooCommerce (1K+) and Subscriptions & Memberships for PayPal (900+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 27K |
| Author | are79 |
| First released | Dec 19, 2007 |
| Version | 1.9.2.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 6, 2014 |
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