ArtPal
ArtPal is a free (GPL) WordPress plugin, originally written for Artists, to seemlessly integrate PayPal with their WordPress blogs so that they can sell their work online.
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ArtPal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ArtPal stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| artists | >100 |
| ecommerce | >100 |
| paypal | >100 |
| sell | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About ArtPal
From the official readme · v1.4Description
ArtPal is a free (GPL) WordPress plugin, originally written for Artists, to seemlessly integrate PayPal with their WordPress blogs so that they can sell their work online.
Artists’ online stores tend to be simple, but also unconventional. The items for sale are one of a kind, and thus the overhead that deals with keeping stock is unnecessary. I created ArtPal so that artists would have a simple, easy-to-use solution for their unique needs.
ArtPal’s most important features are:
- Easy PayPal integration – all you need to supply is your PayPal email address!
- Real-time sales updates – as soon as your item sells, ArtPal will disable it from being sold. You’ll never worry about your item selling twice!
- Professionally supported – businesses mean business. Digital Sublimity provides commercial support, so you can be rest assured that your critical application will stay up and running when you need it.
Installation
- Upload ./artpal directory to wp-content/plugins directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Configure as specified at http://freerobby.com/artpal.
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FAQ
ArtPal: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is ArtPal free?
Yes. ArtPal is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ArtPal safe to use in 2026?
ArtPal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ArtPal?
ArtPal is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,708 times since it launched in September 2008. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.
Does ArtPal work with WordPress 7.1?
ArtPal is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was ArtPal last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on February 6, 2010 (17 years ago).
Who makes ArtPal?
ArtPal is developed and maintained by freerobby.
What are the best alternatives to ArtPal?
The most popular alternatives to ArtPal are Images to Posts (70+ installs), Exly WP (30+ installs) and Top Songs (10+ installs).
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