Tip Jar WP
Since 2019, Tip Jar WP has helped creators like you earn over $1,000,000 combined! Made for creators, artists, teachers, service providers, and more, it gives you an extremely simple and affordable way to accept tips on…
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Tip Jar WP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3.3/5 from only 7 reviews
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (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 Tip Jar WP stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| creators | #83 |
| donation | >100 |
| patreon | #9 |
| stripe | >100 |
| tip | #7 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.3 from 7 reviews
About Tip Jar WP
From the official readme · v2.2.0Description
Since 2019, Tip Jar WP has helped creators like you earn over $1,000,000 combined! Made for creators, artists, teachers, service providers, and more, it gives you an extremely simple and affordable way to accept tips on your WordPress website. On the cutting edge of payment technologies through the power of Stripe, you can accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, standard credit cards, and more with a beautiful and responsively designed payment form.
If you have supporters that love what you do, many will be happy to send a tip to say “thanks” if you give them the option to do so. With out-of-the-box features including both automatic-recurring-payments, or one-time tips, Tip Jar WP makes that possible.
It’s totally free to install. Give it a try today!
Here’s a few of the things included in Tip Jar WP:
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Recurring payments
Users can choose to tip once, or on a recurring basis automatically. -
Multi-Currency
Allow your users to pay in their own currency. -
User dashboard
Your users can log in to print their receipts, review their plans, or cancel their plans at any time. -
Apple Pay
On Apple devices that support Apple Pay, users can tip with a single tap (or “look”) with their device. -
Google Pay
Users of Google Chrome with saved credit cards can pay with a single tap. -
3D Secure and Strong Customer Authentication
You are protected from fraudulent purchases and chargebacks via 3D Secure, and also comply with SCA regulations in the EU. -
GDPR Compliance Considerations
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No personal information of any kind is stored, making it both secure and more GDPR compliant right out of the box.
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No start-up or yearly costs required
Tip Jar WP makes money through a 1% transaction fee, so you can install it and keep it forever, without paying anything. -
“Pay what you want for a file” mode
Allow your users to “pay what they want” for a file download. -
Gutenberg, Classic Editor, and Page Builder support
Customize your payment forms using the Gutenberg Block, or the built-in shortcode manager in Classic Editor mode.
Installation
- In your WordPress dashboard go to “Plugins”, “Add New”. Search for “Tip Jar WP” and click “Install”. Then click “Activate”.
- Find “Tip Jar WP” on the left sidebar in your WordPress dashboard and click on it.
- Follow the step-by-step “wizard” to make sure everything that needs to be configured, is! We made sure it covers all of the most important things so you don’t need to do any guesswork during setup.
- Once you’ve completed the set-up wizard, use the [tipjarwp] shortcode on any page/post, or use our Block in the Block Editor by typing /tipjarwp.
Find out more about installation on our guide:
https://tipjarwp.com/getting-started-with-tip-jar-wp/
Changelog
2.2.0 – 2026-02-04
- Upgrade to use ReactDOM.createRoot
2.1.0 – 2023-08-14
- PHP8 Compatibility
- Fixed an issue with new currencies added at Stripe
- Small style improvements for certain themes.
2.0.0 – 2021-01-01
- Update to use latest react library for stripe: @stripe/react-stripe-js
- Make sure that non zero-decimal currencies always show 2 decimals (like 5.20 instead of 5.2)
- Ensure title of Tip Form is always centered.
- Remove special characters from statement descriptor.
- Apply Form ID to form JSON in DB when created.
- Use mobile card mode based on container width (not screen width, as this works for thin sidebars)
1.0.2.8 – 2020-10-14
- Ensure Apple Pay domain verification file is always up to date upon creation.
1.0.2.7 – 2020-09-20
- Improved Apple Pay domain verification.
1.0.2.6 – 2020-06-11
- Improve handling of upfront card errors, like insufficient funds, and provide a helpful response to the user.
Screenshots
![Put the payment form anywhere on your website with the shortcode [tipjarwp], or customize it with the Block editor.](https://ps.w.org/tip-jar-wp/assets/screenshot-1.png?rev=2132978)
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FAQ
Tip Jar WP: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Tip Jar WP free?
Yes. Tip Jar WP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Tip Jar WP safe to use in 2026?
Tip Jar WP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Tip Jar WP?
Tip Jar WP is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,776 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.
Does Tip Jar WP work with WordPress 7.1?
Tip Jar WP is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Tip Jar WP need?
Tip Jar WP requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Tip Jar WP last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.0, was released on February 4, 2026 (8 months ago).
Who makes Tip Jar WP?
Tip Jar WP is developed and maintained by Tip Jar WP.
What are the best alternatives to Tip Jar WP?
The most popular alternatives to Tip Jar WP are MicroPayments (20+ installs), Adverships Affiliate for Wo… (<10 installs) and GoHeartMe for Creators (<10 installs).
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