# PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)

> PayPal For Easy Digital Downloads… has 100+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** PayPal For Easy Digital Downloa… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**PayPal for Easy Digital Downloads. Develop by Official PayPal Partner.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 14,950
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+32.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** gmexsoftware (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gmexsoftware/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pal-for-edd/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [doexpresscheckoutpayment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/doexpresscheckoutpayment/) | #1 | 2 |
| [ecommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ecommerce/) | >100 | 1,202 |
| [express checkout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/express-checkout/) | #2 | 14 |
| [gateway](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gateway/) | #84 | 325 |
| [getexpresscheckoutdetails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/getexpresscheckoutdetails/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| doexpresscheckoutpayment | #2 | 2 |
| ecommerce | >100 | 2,964 |
| express checkout | >100 | 615 |
| gateway | >100 | 4,575 |
| getexpresscheckoutdetails | #2 | 2 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [PayPal Express Checkout For Woo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-paypal-express-checkout/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 6, 2021 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PayPal For Easy Digital Downloa… safe to use in 2026?
PayPal For Easy Digital Downloa… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PayPal For Easy Digital Downloa…?
PayPal For Easy Digital Downloa… is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,950 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PayPal For Easy Digital Downloa… work with WordPress 7.1?
PayPal For Easy Digital Downloa… is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was PayPal For Easy Digital Downloa… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on August 17, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes PayPal For Easy Digital Downloa…?
PayPal For Easy Digital Downloa… is developed and maintained by gmexsoftware.

### What are the best alternatives to PayPal For Easy Digital Downloa…?
The most popular alternatives to PayPal For Easy Digital Downloa… are PayPal Express Checkout For… (50+ installs).


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