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Easy PayPal Shopping Cart

By Scott Paterson

E-commerce & Shopping / Shopping Cart & Checkout

Easy PayPal Shopping Cart Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add a PayPal Shopping Cart to your website with ease. No coding required. Start selling today as an official PayPal partner.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

3.9/5 (based on 15+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to sell products or services on your website using an Add to Cart Button and View Cart Button. The Shopping Cart is hosted on PayPal, making it easy for customers to pay using their PayPal account or credit/debit cards.

The plugin is designed for simplicity, allowing you to get started quickly without extensive setup. Just install the plugin, and in a few minutes, you can start selling products or services to customers worldwide.

Instructions for signing up for a PayPal account and setting up a PayPal Sandbox account for testing are included in the settings page. This ensures you can test your setup before going live.

The Easy PayPal Shopping Cart works with any WordPress theme and supports 18 languages and 25 currencies. It offers customizable button styles and various URL options for payment processing.

For business owners needing more features, a Pro version is available, offering additional functionalities like tax and shipping handling, fixed discounts, and custom button images.

Comparing to Alternatives

Easy PayPal Shopping Cart is a popular choice for adding PayPal payment functionality to WordPress sites, competing with plugins like Simple Shopping Cart.

Top alternatives

Simple Shopping Cart ( WPS: 6.99)

Strengths

Simple setup and integration with PayPal.
Includes a 'View Cart' feature appreciated by users.
Free version offers essential shopping cart functionality.

Weaknesses

Some users report broken links and button mislabeling.
Compatibility issues reported after updates causing site crashes.
Limited support and unclear feature availability in pro version.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both ease of use and significant issues with stability and support.

Positive highlights

"This app made it so much easier for me to set up my site!" - lbwran
"I love that my prospective clients are able to use the 'View Cart' feature." - lbwran
"Really super support service, thanks so much" - lisas1966

Common complaints

Plugin caused website to go blank after update.
Pro version features like coupon codes and taxes do not function as advertised.
Lack of response from developer for support requests.
Button labels are incorrect and some links are broken.

Weaknesses

Stability issues after updates causing site crashes.
Poor or nonexistent support from developer.
Misleading advertising of pro version features.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward PayPal shopping cart plugin with basic features and a free version that works for simple e-commerce needs.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced features like coupons and tax calculations or reliable developer support may find this plugin lacking and should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential shopping cart functionality including adding items to cart and a view cart feature, suitable for simple online stores.

Pro version

The pro version is promoted to include advanced features such as coupon codes and tax calculations, but users report these features may not function as described and support is limited.

Final Verdict

Easy PayPal Shopping Cart offers a simple and user-friendly way to add PayPal checkout to WordPress sites, with a free version that covers basic needs effectively.

However, concerns about plugin stability, misleading pro features, and poor support suggest users should proceed with caution and consider their specific requirements before choosing this plugin.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Easy PayPal Shopping Cart plugin.

PayPal Shopping Cart

eCommerce

payment gateway

Screenshots

FAQ

In a page or post editor you will see a new button called “Easy Shopping Cart” located right above the text area beside the Add Media button.
By using this you can automatically create shortcodes for add to cart and view cart buttons.