Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
Use Paddle Payment Gateway for your potential customers and take your eCommerce platform to next level.
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Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
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 Sparkle Paddle Payment Gate… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| paddle | #55 |
| Paddle addon | #12 |
| Paddle for edd | #11 |
| Paddle Payment | #34 |
| Paddle Payment Gateway | #23 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 2 reviews
About Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Use Paddle Payment Gateway for your potential customers and take your eCommerce platform to next level.
Our plugin is an Add-on for Easy Digital Downloads(EDD). To make our plugin work you need to have Easy Digital Downloads(EDD) or WooCommerce installed and activated. Our plugin adds the Paddle payment gateway to EDD and WooCommerce.
Allow your customers to pay using Paddle in your website. Our plugin supports INS( Instant Notification System ) for the automatic processing after payment process.
Before you purchase:
Please Note: This is not a standalone software, this is an addon and you will need to have latest version of EDD installed and activated to use this payment gateway.
Before buying this add-on, you must make sure that you are able to use the services of Paddle(For your country and for your website).
Features
- Add paddle payment gateway to easy digital downloads and/or WooCommerce.
- Use custom gateway titles as per your wish.
- Select the paddle payment gateway icons from pre-defined options.
- Our plugin supports – inline checkout.
- Sandbox mode available for testing purpose before going live.
- Automatic processing of refunds.
- Supports EDD debug mode.
- Support – Dedicated email, forum support.
- Free updates – Get free updates for lifetime.
Pro Features
- Paddle Standard Checkout
- Paddle Overlay Checkout
- Paddle Subscription
- Recurring Payments
- And more …
- More Details
= Paddle Subscription Addon (WooCommerce) and (Easy Digital Downloads)=
* Paddle Subscription Handle
* Recurring Payment List
* Plan List
* Subscriber List
* More Details
Installation
- Unzip sparkle-paddle-payment-gateway-lite.zip
- Upload all the files to the /wp-content/plugins/sparkle-paddle-payment-gateway-lite
- Activate the plugin through the \’Plugins\’ menu in WordPress.
- For customizing the plugin\’s settings, click on the WooCommerce or EDD’s payment gateway settings.
Frequently asked questions
What does this plugin do?
This plugin provides the Paddle payment gateway to your customers for Easy Digital Downloads and WooCommerce.
Do I need to configure the plugin?
Yes, you will need to do minimal configure of the plugin to make the plugin work. You need to configure Vendor ID, Auth Code and Public Key to make the paddle payment.
Changelog
There is an update available for the Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite Plugin. Please update to receive new updates and bug fixes.
- 1.0.3 –
- WordPress 6.2 Compatible
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Test Payment Checkout Issue Fixed
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1.0.1/2 –
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WordPress 6.1 Compatible
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1.0.0 –
- Initial release of a plugin.
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FAQ
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway Lite: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… free?
Yes. Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… safe to use in 2026?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway…?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,106 times since it launched in October 2021. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… work with WordPress 7.1?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… need?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on April 2, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway…?
Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… is developed and maintained by Sparkle WP.
What are the best alternatives to Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway…?
The most popular alternatives to Sparkle Paddle Payment Gateway… are Checkout Gateway for Paddle (80+ installs), HandyPlugins PaddlePress (70+ installs) and Easy Digital Downloads (30+ installs).
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