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Accept PayPal Payments using Contact Form 7

By ZealousWeb

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Accept PayPal Payments using Contact Form 7 Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrate PayPal Submit button in Contact Form 7 for quick online payments. Supports multiple currencies and offers refund functionality.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

3.6/5 (based on 26+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

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 integrate a PayPal submit button into Contact Form 7, enabling quick and secure online payments. Users can make payments directly through the form without being redirected to PayPal's website, enhancing the user experience.

The plugin supports multiple currencies and includes features such as refund processing, payment data export, and the ability to integrate multiple PayPal accounts. It also offers a sandbox testing option to ensure everything functions correctly before going live.

With the Pro version, additional features are available, including saving payment data to the database, email notifications for successful payments, and more comprehensive payment response management.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin has no close direct alternative in its category, making it a unique choice for integrating PayPal payments with Contact Form 7.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Contact Form 7 for PayPal payments
Responsive and professional customer support
Free version offers essential payment functionality
Pro version available for advanced features
Reliable email notifications after successful payments

Weaknesses

Known medium-level security vulnerability with no current fix
Email notifications only sent after successful payment, not on form submission
Limited alternatives for comparison
Some users report concerns about notification timing affecting form completion tracking

User Sentiment Analysis

With a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 26 reviews, the plugin receives mostly positive feedback, especially praising support and functionality, though some users note limitations.

Positive highlights

Nice plugin (Malek Imtiyaj)
Very cooperative customer support and helpful with issues (qaximkhan)
Top notch and timely customer support resolving email notification issues (swimgarden)
Responsive and professional support team (bangjoman73)
Quick resolution of plugin issues by support (durimon)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Email notifications are only sent after successful PayPal payment, not immediately after form submission
Medium-level security vulnerability exists with no known fix

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward way to accept PayPal payments via Contact Form 7 and value responsive customer support.

Not ideal for

Users requiring immediate email notifications upon form submission or those concerned about the current unresolved security vulnerability.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows basic PayPal payment integration with Contact Form 7 and includes essential features for most users.

Pro version

Offers advanced features beyond the free version, enhancing payment processing capabilities and support options.

Final Verdict

Accept PayPal Payments using Contact Form 7 is a unique plugin that effectively integrates PayPal payments with Contact Form 7, supported by a responsive and professional team. It offers good value with a free version and optional pro upgrade for advanced needs.

However, users should be aware of a medium-level security vulnerability without a current fix and the limitation that email notifications are only sent after successful payment completion, which may affect some workflows. Overall, it is a solid choice for those prioritizing PayPal integration and support over immediate notification features.