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WP Express Checkout (Fast Payments via PayPal & Stripe)

By mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

WP Express Checkout (Fast Payments via PayPal & Stripe) Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP Express Checkout allows you to accept fast and secure payments via PayPal and Stripe. It features a payment popup for easy transactions and supports digital downloads.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 32+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

4.5 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The WP Express Checkout plugin allows you to sell any type of products and services from your WordPress powered site easily using fast checkout options from PayPal and Stripe. Install the plugin, configure some basic settings, create a few products and you are ready to sell products and services from your site. The checkout process is quick and easy.

This plugin gives you shortcodes to generate customizable payment buttons that allow customers to pay for items instantly via a payment popup window. Customers can pay using PayPal, Stripe, or a credit card. It uses the newest/latest Checkout APIs for both services.

Additionally, this plugin provides a product block that seamlessly integrates with the WordPress block editor, enabling you to easily incorporate products into your website.

The PayPal checkout takes place in a payment popup window and the customer never leaves your site. It creates a fast and elegant checkout experience.

This is ideal for users who want a lightweight and simple solution for selling products or services via PayPal and Stripe.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Express Checkout offers a streamlined payment solution with direct PayPal and Stripe integration, standing out among various WooCommerce payment gateways.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and fast payment processing via PayPal and Stripe
Highly rated with a 4.9 average from 32 reviews
Flexible for various transaction types beyond physical products
Responsive support and comprehensive documentation
Easy integration with forms and shortcode usage

Weaknesses

No pro version with advanced premium features
Known medium-level security vulnerabilities fixed in recent updates
Limited to PayPal and Stripe payment methods
Lacks block editor support for products as requested by users

User Sentiment Analysis

With 96.9% of ratings at 5 stars and only one 2-star rating, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, praising ease of use and support.

Positive highlights

"It works like a charm" — jpgeff
"Perfect for our non-profit" highlighting flexibility — DavidFromOttawa
"Great Plugin!" with fast support response — hunnsdon
"Top plugin!" for simple buy now buttons — nymmkt
"Very happy" with documentation and features — lenswanderings

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities were present but have been addressed
No advanced features available without a pro version
Some users desire block editor support for products

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a straightforward, reliable payment plugin for PayPal and Stripe, especially for non-traditional transactions like memberships or reservations.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced payment features, multiple payment gateways beyond PayPal and Stripe, or block editor integration for product management.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full functionality for PayPal and Stripe payments, flexible product and service transactions, and shortcode integration.

Final Verdict

WP Express Checkout is a highly rated, user-friendly plugin ideal for simple and flexible payment processing via PayPal and Stripe. Its strong support and comprehensive documentation make it a solid choice for non-profits and businesses with varied transaction needs.

However, users should be aware of past security vulnerabilities that have been fixed and the absence of a pro version with advanced features. Those needing broader payment options or block editor support might consider alternative plugins.