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Payment Gateway of PayPal for WooCommerce

By ThemeHigh

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Payment Gateway of PayPal for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrate PayPal payments seamlessly in WooCommerce. Enable PayPal Express and Smart Checkout for faster transactions.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 79+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Integrate PayPal payments easily in WooCommerce stores with Express and Smart Checkout, credit/debit cards, Pay Later, and local payment options.

This plugin allows you to accept payments through the secure PayPal payment gateway. You can add PayPal Express Checkout or PayPal Smart Checkout payment gateway to your WooCommerce store.

Your customers can use their credit cards, debit cards, PayPal Credit, Pay Later offers, or PayPal money to make an order directly from the cart page. With the WooCommerce PayPal smart button, you can also allow your customers to make payments using the preferred payment methods in their country, auto-detected by PayPal.

PayPal for WooCommerce ensures a smoother experience for users as they never have to leave your website for making payments. This plugin makes the payment process quick, easy, and convenient.

Major features include enabling WooCommerce PayPal Express Checkout, customizing smart checkout button appearance, and supporting various local payment methods.

PayPal is one of the faster and more secure options for online payments. By integrating the PayPal payment gateway with your WooCommerce store, you will be able to increase conversions and reduce cart abandonment.

For installation and setup details, visit the plugin documentation page.

Comparing to Alternatives

Payment Gateway of PayPal for WooCommerce is one of several PayPal integration options for WooCommerce, offering a straightforward express checkout experience. It competes with other plugins that provide similar PayPal payment gateway functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with majority 5-star reviews
Supports express checkout for faster payments
Compatible with WooCommerce and HPOS
Responsive and helpful support team
No known security vulnerabilities reported

Weaknesses

Does not support PayPal Standard as some users expect
Issues with rounding errors causing payment mismatches
Some users report plugin works only in Sandbox mode until premium version activated
Limited documentation on certain features

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a strong positive reception with over 75% 5-star ratings, though about 17.7% of users gave low ratings citing specific issues. Overall, users appreciate the plugin's functionality and support but note some critical problems.

Positive highlights

"Nice plugin." — coderiverstudio
"Compatible with HPOS. Thanks for the speedy support." — Alex Trecartin
"The support team did everything to resolve issues quickly." — antoinebecuwe

Common complaints

Does not support PayPal Standard as expected, leading to user confusion
Plugin works only in Sandbox mode until premium version is activated, perceived as a trick
Rounding errors cause payment mismatches and occasional failures

Weaknesses

Rounding errors affecting payment accuracy
Limited functionality without premium activation
Confusion about supported PayPal methods

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Merchants seeking a reliable PayPal express checkout integration for WooCommerce who value responsive support and security.

Not ideal for

Users needing PayPal Standard support or those who require a fully functional free version without premium activation limitations.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic PayPal express checkout functionality suitable for many WooCommerce stores.

Pro version

Premium features likely include full PayPal Standard support, removal of sandbox mode restrictions, and enhanced payment accuracy controls.

Final Verdict

Payment Gateway of PayPal for WooCommerce is a solid choice for WooCommerce users wanting a secure and well-supported PayPal express checkout solution. Its high user ratings and lack of security vulnerabilities make it trustworthy for most merchants.

However, potential users should be aware of its limitations regarding PayPal Standard support and reported rounding errors. Those needing these features might consider alternative plugins or the premium version for full functionality.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Payment Gateway of PayPal for WooCommerce plugin.

PayPal payments

WooCommerce integration

payment gateway

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes. In addition to PayPal Express checkout, the plugin lets you integrate PayPal Standard as well. From WooCommerce version 5.5.0, PayPal Standard will no longer be available as a default option for its users. Thus, to enable PayPal Standard you can use this plugin.