PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)
v1.0.6by gmexsoftware · updated 10 years ago
PayPal for Easy Digital Downloads. Develop by Official PayPal Partner.
- Rank
- #15,784
- Down18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 127
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.1K
- 15,050 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) at a glance
PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) is a WordPress plugin by gmexsoftware with 100+ active installs, the #15,784 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.6 came out on Aug 17, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “doexpresscheckoutpayment”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats60 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 127 · -4.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 128 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 128 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 133 |
Rank over time
#15,784 · down 79 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,784 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,766 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,688 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,686 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,662 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,646 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,672 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,666 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,682 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,663 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,584 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,743 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,716 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,705 |
Growth %
Average -0.35% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.78% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.56% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.76% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 19, 2016
- Last updated
- Aug 17, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)
How many websites use PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)?
PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,784 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) been downloaded?
15,050 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) last updated?
Version 1.0.6 came out on Aug 17, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) compatible with the latest WordPress?
PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)?
The plugins most like PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD), by the tags they share, are Easy PayPal & Stripe Buy Now Button (10K+), WooCommerce PayPal Payments (700K+) and Download Manager (90K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 127 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 15.1K |
| Author | gmexsoftware |
| First released | May 19, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 17, 2016 |
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