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Accept Donations with PayPal & Stripe

By Scott Paterson

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Accept Donations with PayPal & Stripe Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add PayPal or Stripe donation buttons to your website. Collect donations without coding. Official partner of PayPal and Stripe.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.39/10

User Rating

3.8/5 (based on 23+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.8 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to collect PayPal and Stripe donations on your website.

Do you want to easily collect donations on your site? This is the plugin just for that. Setup is easy to connect to PayPal and Stripe. We are also an official PayPal and Stripe Partner.

You can place a PayPal or Stripe Donation button anywhere on your site where you want to collect money. Your customers can use their PayPal account or Credit Card (via Stripe) to donate money to you.

What makes this donation plugin powerful is its simplicity. Just install the plugin and in just a few minutes customers from around the world can start donating to you.

This plugin works with any WordPress theme.

PayPal and Stripe Donation Features include viewing donations in your WordPress admin, a button manager, shortcode inserter, and support for multiple languages and currencies.

Comparing to Alternatives

Accept Donations with PayPal & Stripe is a donation plugin with several alternatives available that offer various features for fundraising and payment processing.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports both PayPal and Stripe payment gateways.
Easy to set up and use according to positive user feedback.
Offers a pro version with additional features.
Handles donations effectively when working properly.
Regular updates have addressed past security vulnerabilities.

Weaknesses

Known issues with plugin deactivation causing critical errors.
Lack of ability to add CSS classes to button wrapper limits customization.
Recent updates have caused loss of merchant ID without notification.
Security history includes multiple medium to high severity vulnerabilities.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 3.8 out of 5 rating from 23 reviews, user sentiment is mixed. While many users praise its functionality, a significant portion report critical issues, particularly with deactivation and recent updates.

Positive highlights

"Easy to set up and works like a charm." – wunschbrunne
"Works as intended." – gregorytoscano
"Good for basic donation needs." – inferred from positive ratings

Common complaints

Cannot add a class to the button wrapper, limiting styling options.
Plugin cannot be deactivated without causing WordPress critical errors.
Recent updates removed live account merchant ID causing broken donations.
Plugin is difficult or impossible to remove once installed.

Weaknesses

Plugin has a history of security vulnerabilities requiring updates.
Support responsiveness is lacking, with unanswered forum questions.
Customization options are limited for advanced users.
Stability issues reported during plugin deactivation.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward donation plugin supporting PayPal and Stripe who prioritize ease of setup and basic functionality.

Not ideal for

Users who require advanced customization, reliable plugin deactivation, or are concerned about security vulnerabilities should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version supports basic donation functionality with PayPal and Stripe integration, suitable for simple donation needs.

Pro version

Offers additional features such as enhanced customization, recurring donations, and priority support.

Final Verdict

Accept Donations with PayPal & Stripe offers a convenient solution for accepting donations via popular payment gateways and is easy to set up for basic use. However, significant issues with plugin deactivation, customization limitations, and a history of security vulnerabilities reduce its reliability and user confidence.

Potential users should weigh these drawbacks against their needs and consider more robust alternatives if they require advanced features, better support, or stronger security assurances. The pro version adds value but does not fully address core concerns raised by users.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Accept Donations with PayPal & Stripe plugin.

PayPal donation

Stripe donation

donation button

Screenshots

FAQ

Configure values on the settings page. Make a donation button on the button page. Place the shortcode it creates anywhere on your site to show the button.