# HandyPlugins PaddlePress – Paddle Integration for WordPress

> HandyPlugins PaddlePress has 70+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews and 133 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 76/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** HandyPlugins PaddlePress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

**Easily accept credit card payments on your WordPress site with Paddle**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 7,570
- **Downloads (30 days):** 133 (-45.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 76/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.5.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** handyplugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/handyplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/handyplugins-paddlepress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [membership](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/membership/) | #74 | 252 |
| [paddle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paddle/) | #2 | 9 |
| [paddlepress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paddlepress/) | #1 | 1 |
| [payment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/payment/) | >100 | 747 |
| [software licensing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/software-licensing/) | #1 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| membership | >100 | 2,021 |
| paddle | #4 | 86 |
| paddlepress | #1 | 16 |
| payment | >100 | 8,376 |
| software licensing | #5 | 268 |

## Version adoption

- 2.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Ultimate Member – User Profile, Registration, Login, Member Directory, Content Restriction & Membership Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-member/) | 200K+ | 4.4/5 (1,445) | Sep 29, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile & Restrict Content – ProfilePress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-user-avatar/) | 100K+ | 3.1/5 (938) | Oct 2, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [User Registration & Membership – Free & Paid Memberships, Subscriptions, Content Restriction, User Profile, Custom User Registration & Login Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-registration/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (830) | Sep 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [WP-Members Membership Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-members/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (273) | Sep 8, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 5 | [Kit (formerly ConvertKit) – Email Newsletter, Email Marketing, Membership, Subscribers and Landing Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/convertkit/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (90) | Sep 30, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Membership](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-membership/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (475) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Ultimate Member – reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/um-recaptcha/) | 20K+ | 3.7/5 (11) | Nov 20, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 8 | [User Frontend – Membership, User Registration, User Profile, User Directory & Content Restriction with Frontend Post Submission](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-user-frontend/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (535) | Oct 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Paid Membership Subscriptions – Effortless Memberships, Recurring Payments & Content Restriction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/paid-member-subscriptions/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (269) | Sep 29, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 10 | [FOMO & Social Proof Notifications by TrustPulse – Best WordPress FOMO Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/trustpulse-api/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (35) | Aug 11, 2025 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is HandyPlugins PaddlePress free?
Yes. HandyPlugins PaddlePress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is HandyPlugins PaddlePress safe to use in 2026?
HandyPlugins PaddlePress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HandyPlugins PaddlePress?
HandyPlugins PaddlePress is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,570 times since it launched in December 2020. It was downloaded 133 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HandyPlugins PaddlePress work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested HandyPlugins PaddlePress up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does HandyPlugins PaddlePress need?
HandyPlugins PaddlePress requires PHP 7.2.5 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was HandyPlugins PaddlePress last updated?
The latest version, 2.5.3, was released on August 18, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes HandyPlugins PaddlePress?
HandyPlugins PaddlePress is developed and maintained by handyplugins.

### What are the best alternatives to HandyPlugins PaddlePress?
The most popular alternatives to HandyPlugins PaddlePress are Ultimate Member (200K+ installs), Paid Membership Plugin, Eco… (100K+ installs) and User Registration & Members… (50K+ installs).


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