# Subscriptions & Memberships for PayPal

> Subscriptions & Memberships for P… has 900+ active installs, a 3.9/5 rating from 12 reviews and 254 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 74/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Subscriptions & Memberships for… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

**A simple and easy way to sell subscriptions and / or memberships with PayPal. No Coding Required. Official PayPal Partner.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 39,778
- **Downloads (30 days):** 254 (+10.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.9/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 74/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.8
- **Last updated:** Aug 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+, 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/subscriptions-memberships-for-paypal/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [membership](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/membership/) | #40 | 253 |
| [memberships](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/memberships/) | #7 | 36 |
| [paypal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paypal/) | #23 | 170 |
| [subscription](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subscription/) | #10 | 138 |
| [subscriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subscriptions/) | #17 | 148 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| membership | #34 | 2,036 |
| memberships | #11 | 2,036 |
| paypal | #23 | 2,023 |
| subscription | #35 | 5,191 |
| subscriptions | #17 | 5,191 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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 (831) | Sep 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [WP-Members Membership Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-members/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (272) | 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 | 89/100 |
| 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) | Oct 5, 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 Subscriptions & Memberships for… free?
Yes. Subscriptions & Memberships for… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Subscriptions & Memberships for… safe to use in 2026?
Subscriptions & Memberships for… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Subscriptions & Memberships for…?
Subscriptions & Memberships for… is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 39,778 times since it launched in August 2016. It was downloaded 254 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Subscriptions & Memberships for… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Subscriptions & Memberships for… up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 3.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Subscriptions & Memberships for… need?
Subscriptions & Memberships for… requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Subscriptions & Memberships for… last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.8, was released on August 22, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Subscriptions & Memberships for…?
Subscriptions & Memberships for… is developed and maintained by Scott Paterson.

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


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