HandyPlugins PaddlePress – Paddle Integration for WordPress
Easily accept credit card payments on your WordPress site with Paddle
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.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (70+ active installs)
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 HandyPlugins PaddlePress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| membership | >100 |
| paddle | #4 |
| paddlepress | #1 |
| payment | >100 |
| software licensing | #5 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 8 reviews
About HandyPlugins PaddlePress
From the official readme · v2.5.3Description
PaddlePress is a standalone payments plugin that connects Paddle with WordPress. Simply set up a Paddle account and start accepting credit cards on your WordPress site.
Plugin Website: https://handyplugins.co/paddlepress-pro/
PaddlePress PRO Features
PaddlePress PRO provides additional functionalities to integrate Paddle with WordPress. PRO features:
- Customer Dashboard: Let your members easily view and manage their account details.
- Membership Levels: Create an unlimited number of membership packages and map with your Paddle products or plans.
- Restrict Contents: Restrict your contents to particular membership levels easily.
- Downloads: Downloadable items are available under the customer’s account page. You can limit access to files based on the plans that customers have.
- Website License Management: If you decide to sell domain based licensing keys. You can let your users register their domains.
- Subscription Upgrades and Downgrades: Customers can move between subscription levels and only pay the difference.
- Emails: Send welcome emails to new members, email payment receipts, and remind members before their account expires automatically.
By upgrading to PaddlePress PRO you also get access to one-on-one help from our knowledgeable support team and our extensive documentation site.
Learn more about PaddlePress Pro
WHO IS HANDYPLUGINS PADDLEPRESS PRO FOR?
- Website owners who want to sell “members-only” digital content or provide SaaS functionality on their WordPress website. Learn how to do that
- WordPress developers who want to sell WordPress plugins or themes.
Checkout how easy to manage releases with HandyPlugins PaddlePress Pro.
Contributing & Bug Report
Bug reports and pull requests are welcome on Github. Some of our features are pro only, please consider before sending PR.
If you like PaddlePress, then consider checking out our other projects:
- PaddlePress PRO – Paddle plugin for WordPress.
- Magic Login Pro – Easy, secure, and passwordless authentication for WordPress.
- SessionQuota Pro – Limit concurrent sessions in WordPress.
- Stream Integration Pro – Upload, sync, restore, and manage WordPress videos with Cloudflare Stream.
- Easy Text-to-Speech – Convert written content into high-quality synthesized speech for WordPress.
- Handywriter – AI-powered writing assistant for WordPress.
- WP Accessibility Toolkit – Tools to help make your WordPress site more accessible.
- Powered Cache – Caching and optimization for WordPress to help improve PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals.
Documentation
Our documentation can be found on https://handyplugins.co/docs-category/paddlepress-pro/
Installation
Manual Installation
- Upload the entire
/handyplugins-paddlepressdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate HandyPlugins PaddlePress through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
Can I accept payments on mobile?
Yes! We use Paddle Overlay Checkout for a seamless user experience and it works perfectly with any website.
Which payment methods does Paddle support?
Since Paddle is the merchant of record for your transactions. It supports almost all popular payment methods. Learn More
What am I not allowed to sell on Paddle?
Please read the Paddle’s AUP guide.
Can I offer coupon codes to my site visitors?
Absolutely. You just need to setup a coupon code in your Paddle dashboard.
How can I test Paddle?
You can test the integration by using Paddle Sandbox
How to customize Paddle buttons?
You can pass a class attribute to the shortcode to customize the button. Learn More
Changelog
Paddle Billing support and encryption for auth code.
2.5.3 (August 18, 2026)
- Tested with WP 7.1
- Updated: Dependencies.
2.5.2 (April 19, 2026)
- Tested with WP 7.0
- Updated: Dependencies.
2.5.1 (November 23, 2025)
- Tested with WP 6.9
- Updated: Dependencies.
2.5 (October 01, 2025)
- Improved: Fetch all prices. [Paddle Billing]
- Updated: Dependencies.
2.4.1 (March 31, 2025)
- Tested with WP 6.8
- Updated: Dependencies.
2.4 (October 03, 2024)
- Update: Use Paddle Billing as default for new installations.
- Updated: Dependencies.
Screenshots
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FAQ
HandyPlugins PaddlePress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
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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