WP Paypal Shortcodes
v0.3by Michael · updated 15 years ago
This plugin insert Paypal button (pages, posts).
- Rank
- #26,029
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.4K
- 7,387 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Paypal Shortcodes at a glance
WP Paypal Shortcodes is a WordPress plugin by Michael with 20+ active installs, the #26,029 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.3 came out on Feb 28, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 194 plugins tagged “paypal”, it ranks #69. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Paypal Shortcodes |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#26,029 · up 223 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,029 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,789 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,830 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #26,047 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,928 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,881 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,109 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,252 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +4.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +4.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.85% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 24, 2011
- Last updated
- Feb 28, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Paypal Shortcodes
How many websites use WP Paypal Shortcodes?
WP Paypal Shortcodes is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,029 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Paypal Shortcodes been downloaded?
7,387 times in total since 2011.
When was WP Paypal Shortcodes last updated?
Version 0.3 came out on Feb 28, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is WP Paypal Shortcodes compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Paypal Shortcodes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 WP Paypal Shortcodes still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Paypal Shortcodes have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Paypal Shortcodes?
The plugins most like WP Paypal Shortcodes, by the tags they share, are Donations via PayPal (20K+), WooCommerce PayPal Payments (800K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 26 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.4K |
| Author | Michael |
| First released | Feb 24, 2011 |
| Version | 0.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 28, 2011 |
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