# PayPal Digital Downloads

> PayPal Digital Downloads has 90+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 7 reviews and 76 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** PayPal Digital Downloads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Note: PayPal Digital Goods is no longer available for new PayPal accounts. This feature remains available for accounts that already have it active. If you have any quetions, please contact PayPal directly.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 17,115
- **Downloads (30 days):** 76 (+40.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Nov 16, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Scott Paterson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/scottpaterson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-paypal-digital-downloads/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [digital downloads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/digital-downloads/) | #16 | 66 |
| [digital goods](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/digital-goods/) | #2 | 9 |
| [downloads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/downloads/) | #17 | 80 |
| [paypal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paypal/) | #50 | 170 |
| [shop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shop/) | #45 | 197 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| digital downloads | >100 | 1,888 |
| digital goods | >100 | 475 |
| downloads | >100 | 10,000 |
| paypal | >100 | 2,023 |
| shop | >100 | 5,123 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Media Download](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-media-download/) | 9K+ | 4/5 (28) | Aug 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Premium Packages – Sell Digital Products Securely](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpdm-premium-packages/) | 2K+ | 3.8/5 (4) | Oct 2, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Ink Lite – Free PDF Watermark & Password Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/waterwoo-pdf/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (51) | Sep 8, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [codoc](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/codoc/) | 2K+ | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 5 | [Easy Digital Downloads Free Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-digital-downloads-free-link/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 6, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Easy Digital Downloads Featured Downloads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edd-featured-downloads/) | 900+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 18, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [EDD Auto Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edd-auto-register/) | 800+ | 5/5 (11) | Apr 22, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [Serial Codes Generator and Validator with WooCommerce Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/serial-codes-generator-and-validator/) | 800+ | 4.6/5 (13) | Oct 5, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 9 | [Filr – Secure document library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filr-protection/) | 700+ | 4.6/5 (17) | Oct 2, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Ebook Store](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ebook-store/) | 700+ | 4.4/5 (60) | Oct 4, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is PayPal Digital Downloads free?
Yes. PayPal Digital Downloads is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is PayPal Digital Downloads safe to use in 2026?
PayPal Digital Downloads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PayPal Digital Downloads?
PayPal Digital Downloads is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,115 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PayPal Digital Downloads work with WordPress 7.1?
PayPal Digital Downloads is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does PayPal Digital Downloads need?
PayPal Digital Downloads requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was PayPal Digital Downloads last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on November 16, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes PayPal Digital Downloads?
PayPal Digital Downloads is developed and maintained by Scott Paterson.

### What are the best alternatives to PayPal Digital Downloads?
The most popular alternatives to PayPal Digital Downloads are Easy Media Download (9K+ installs), Premium Packages (2K+ installs) and PDF Ink Lite (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-paypal-digital-downloads/ · Generated 2026-10-05 22:54 UTC by PageForge