# WP Paypal Donate

> WP Paypal Donate has 10+ active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Paypal Donate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**WP Paypal Donate manages various donate forms, and you can also use different paypal accounts for each form you create, in addition to providing a widget which you can drag into your sidebars or widget-ready spaces.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,595
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (-8.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 16, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SAID ASSEMLAL (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/xhacky/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-paypal-donate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [donate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/donate/) | #36 | 67 |
| [donations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/donations/) | #37 | 103 |
| [paypal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paypal/) | >100 | 174 |
| [paypal form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paypal-form/) | #3 | 3 |
| [wordpress donations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-donations/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| donate | >100 | 1,642 |
| donations | >100 | 2,396 |
| paypal | >100 | 2,101 |
| paypal form | >100 | 1,138 |
| wordpress donations | >100 | 2,277 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/give/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (708) | Oct 13, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Charitable – Donation & Fundraising Platform (Donation Forms, Recurring Donations & Fundraising Campaigns)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/charitable/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (218) | Oct 12, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Accept Donations with PayPal & Stripe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-paypal-donation/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (23) | Oct 7, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [Doneren met Mollie](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/doneren-met-mollie/) | 4K+ | 4.5/5 (23) | Jul 23, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 5 | [Donation Thermometer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/donation-thermometer/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (12) | Oct 7, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [Potent Donations for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/donations-for-woocommerce/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (39) | Sep 5, 2024 | 43/100 |
| 7 | [FundEngine – Donation and Crowdfunding Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fundraising-donation/) | 1K+ | 4.2/5 (22) | Aug 20, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 8 | [پلاگین پرداخت دلخواه](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pardakht-delkhah/) | 900+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Nov 18, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 9 | [Recurring PayPal Donations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recurring-donation/) | 800+ | 3.4/5 (10) | Aug 21, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 10 | [ActBlue Contributions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/actblue-contributions/) | 400+ | 1/5 (1) | Feb 22, 2023 | 22/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Paypal Donate free?
Yes. WP Paypal Donate is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Paypal Donate safe to use in 2026?
WP Paypal Donate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Paypal Donate?
WP Paypal Donate is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,595 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Paypal Donate work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Paypal Donate is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Paypal Donate last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 16, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes WP Paypal Donate?
WP Paypal Donate is developed and maintained by SAID ASSEMLAL.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Paypal Donate?
The most popular alternatives to WP Paypal Donate are GiveWP (100K+ installs), Charitable (10K+ installs) and Accept Donations with PayPa… (10K+ installs).


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