Easy PayPal Custom Fields
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).
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Easy PayPal Custom Fields stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| meta | >100 |
| pay pal | #7 |
| paypal | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| types | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from 10 reviews
About Easy PayPal Custom Fields
From the official readme · v2.0.8Description
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).
You can select on which type of post (including custom post types) you’d like to display the button.
There is a settings page for default values (username, currency etc), which can be customized for individual posts. (This might come in for sites with multiple users).
Choose from four custom button themes (with custom button text): light, dark, blue and red. If you prefer, you can simply display a standard large or small PayPal button.
Your PayPal username is converted to HTML entities so it can’t (easily) be harvested for spam by species 8472, or any passing Sith lord. It’s not a foolproof method, but it helps.
This plugin is created for WordPress 3.x and supports ‘Buy Now’ and ‘Donation’ functionality.
Installation
- Upload the Easy PayPal Custom Fields folder to the plugins directory in your WordPress installation
- Activate the plugin (don’t be scared!)
- Enter you default settings and select on which page or post type you’d like the button to appear
- Add a new post (or edit an exisiting one) – you’ll find another options box underneath the textarea where you write your blog entries
- Enjoy
Changelog
1.0.1
- Fixed a problem with a link to ‘settings’ on admin screen after activation.
1.1
- Fixed missing JS and CSS problem.
1.2
- Changes to PayPal images and a few other tiny tweaks.
1.3
- Fixed a bug where WordPress would clear the data stored in the custom fields (cheers for that WordPress!) and the buttons would duly disappear.
1.3.1
- Ditched the product description option.
1.3.2
- Fixed a bug that didn’t display the correct values when using the shortcode option
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FAQ
Easy PayPal Custom Fields: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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 28,797 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 133 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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