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Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on

By Scott Paterson

Payments & Financial / Payment Gateways & Processors

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrate PayPal and Stripe with Contact Form 7. Accept credit card payments easily on your site. Official PayPal and Stripe partner.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.32/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 125+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

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 seamlessly integrates PayPal and Stripe with Contact Form 7. Do you use Contact Form 7 and want to accept PayPal and Stripe payments easily? This plugin can do just that. It is easy to set up and use. On top of that, we are an official PayPal and Stripe partner.

If you have questions or problems, we are here to help! Please create a support post in the support forum, and we will get back to you right away!

Each contact form can have its own PayPal and Stripe settings. When a contact form is enabled to use PayPal or Stripe, and the user submits the form, it will send the email as usual, then auto redirect.

Note: This plugin works with both the old and new Contact Form 7 interface. A PayPal account, which is free, is required to use PayPal. A Stripe account, which is also free, is required to use Stripe. You can use the plugin with only PayPal enabled, only Stripe, or PayPal and Stripe at the same time.

The plugin features include viewing payments history for PayPal and Stripe, setting items name, price, SKU/ID per contact form, built-in support for 18 languages, built-in support for 25 currencies, PayPal testing through SandBox, and more.

We offer a Pro version of this PayPal plugin for business owners who need more features. Upgrade to the Pro version today!

Comparing to Alternatives

Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on is a popular choice for integrating payment gateways with Contact Form 7, but there are several other plugins that offer similar functionality.

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Strengths

Seamless integration with Contact Form 7 forms
Supports both PayPal and Stripe payment gateways
Responsive and helpful customer support
Regular updates addressing security vulnerabilities
Simple and straightforward setup process

Weaknesses

History of multiple medium severity security vulnerabilities
Security fixes require prompt updating to latest versions
Some users report occasional issues with Stripe integration
Higher security risk score compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings (73.4%) and an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, users generally express satisfaction with the plugin's functionality and support.

Positive highlights

"Works perfectly!" — tiagoccaetano
"Great plugin!" — baynedm
"Easy to use plugin, does just what we need. We had some issues with Stripe, but Scott was great with support and got it solved!" — ARWD
"Nice plugin for paypal integration in contact form 7." — davidnop
"Simply Works" — wiresplus

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities have been reported and fixed in recent versions
Requires users to keep plugin updated to avoid security risks
Some Stripe integration issues reported but resolved with support

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a reliable and straightforward way to integrate PayPal and Stripe payments into Contact Form 7 forms and value responsive support.

Not ideal for

Users who prioritize maximum security and want to avoid plugins with a history of vulnerabilities or those unwilling to maintain regular updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential PayPal and Stripe integration features suitable for most basic payment needs within Contact Form 7.

Pro version

The pro version typically includes advanced features such as enhanced payment options, additional customization, and priority support.

Final Verdict

Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on is a well-regarded plugin that effectively integrates popular payment gateways with Contact Form 7, backed by strong user satisfaction and helpful support. Its straightforward setup and functionality make it a solid choice for many users.

However, the plugin has a history of medium severity security vulnerabilities, which necessitates prompt updates and caution. Users who require the highest security standards might consider alternatives, but for most, this plugin offers good value and reliable performance.