# Easy PayPal Custom Fields

> Easy PayPal Custom Fields has 100+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 10 reviews and 129 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Easy PayPal Custom Fields shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**This plugin makes adding a PayPal button to your site or blog very easy. There is no complicated shortcut syntax to remember (or to teach a client).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 28,808
- **Downloads (30 days):** 129 (-6.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.8
- **Last updated:** Jun 26, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Richard Sweeney (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/theorboman/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-paypal-custom-fields/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | #54 | 236 |
| [pay pal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pay-pal/) | #1 | 1 |
| [paypal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paypal/) | #43 | 175 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/types/) | #5 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| meta | >100 | 10,000 |
| pay pal | #7 | 7 |
| paypal | >100 | 2,106 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| types | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (1,440) | Sep 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Meta for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-for-woocommerce/) | 400K+ | 2.1/5 (480) | Oct 8, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [Meta pixel for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/official-facebook-pixel/) | 400K+ | 2.7/5 (164) | Jul 27, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 4 | [SEO SIMPLE PACK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-simple-pack/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (14) | May 22, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 5 | [Secure Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-custom-fields/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (69) | Oct 15, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [Metricool – Social media and site statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metricool/) | 90K+ | 4.4/5 (22) | Oct 13, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 8 | [Meta Tag Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-tag-manager/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | Sep 24, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 9 | [Smart Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-custom-fields/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (21) | Jul 16, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Field Template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-field-template/) | 30K+ | 4/5 (24) | Aug 11, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy PayPal Custom Fields free?
Yes. Easy PayPal Custom Fields is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Easy PayPal Custom Fields safe to use in 2026?
Easy PayPal Custom Fields shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Easy PayPal Custom Fields?
Easy PayPal Custom Fields is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 28,808 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 129 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Easy PayPal Custom Fields work with WordPress 7.1?
Easy PayPal Custom Fields is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Easy PayPal Custom Fields last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.8, was released on June 26, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Easy PayPal Custom Fields?
Easy PayPal Custom Fields is developed and maintained by Richard Sweeney.

### What are the best alternatives to Easy PayPal Custom Fields?
The most popular alternatives to Easy PayPal Custom Fields are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), Meta for WooCommerce (400K+ installs) and Meta pixel for WordPress (400K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-paypal-custom-fields/ · Generated 2026-10-16 21:55 UTC by PageForge