Description
Developed by FunnelKit, PayPal for WooCommerce integrates with PayPal’s newest APIs. Boost conversion rates with PayPal.
Features
- PayPal Standard Integration
- PayPal Express Checkout
- WooCommerce Subscriptions Support
- FunnelKit Checkout and Upsell Support
- Customizable Button Styles
- Comprehensive Logging System
- Webhook Support
- Sandbox Testing Mode
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- WooCommerce 4.7 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- SSL Certificate (for live payments)
- PayPal Business Account
External Services
This plugin integrates with the following external services:
1. PayPal Direct APIs (JavaScript & PHP)
- Purpose: PayPal Direct APIs handle payment processing, subscription management, and transaction syncing between the plugin and PayPal.
- Data Sent: Customer information (name, email, payment method), order details, and subscription data are transmitted during payment processing. The plugin also syncs transaction status and updates after each purchase.
- Domains:
https://api-m.paypal.com/(Live environment)https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com/(Sandbox environment)
- Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy.
2. PayPal JavaScript SDK
- Purpose: PayPal JavaScript SDK provides the frontend payment buttons and checkout experience for PayPal, Pay Later, Venmo, and credit card payments.
- Data Sent: Payment method selection and checkout data are processed through the PayPal SDK to enable secure payment processing.
- Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy.
3. PayPal Partner Onboarding
- Purpose: PayPal Partner onboarding service enables merchants to easily connect their PayPal accounts and configure payment settings.
- Data Sent: Merchant account information and configuration preferences are sent to streamline the PayPal integration process.
- Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy.
4. PayPal Webhooks
- Purpose: PayPal webhooks provide real-time notifications for payment events, subscription updates, and order status changes.
- Data Sent: Webhook payloads containing payment status, subscription lifecycle events, and order updates are received by the plugin to maintain synchronization.
- Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy.
5. PayPal Payment Capture API
- Purpose: PayPal Payment Capture API is used to capture authorized payments and process refunds for completed transactions.
- Data Sent: Payment capture requests and refund data are sent to process payment completions and handle customer refunds.
- Domains:
https://api-m.paypal.com/v2/checkout/orders/{order_id}/capture(Live environment)https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com/v2/checkout/orders/{order_id}/capture(Sandbox environment)https://api-m.paypal.com/v2/payments/captures/{capture_id}/refund(Live environment)https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com/v2/payments/captures/{capture_id}/refund(Sandbox environment)
- Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy.
Configuration
- Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments
- Click on “PayPal” to manage the settings
- Enable the payment method
- Choose your environment (Sandbox/Live)
- Enter your PayPal API credentials
- Configure button settings and Pay Later messaging
- Save changes
Advanced Settings
The plugin includes several advanced settings for customization:
- Debug Mode – Enable detailed logging for troubleshooting
- Transaction Type – Choose between Capture and Authorize only
- Soft Descriptor – Customize statement text shown to customers
- Invoice Prefix – Add prefix to PayPal invoices for tracking
- Webhook Configuration – Automatic event notifications
- Logging Options – Configure log levels and retention
- Vaulting – Save payment methods for returning customers
Subscription Features
Full support for recurring payments with:
- PayPal Subscriptions – Native PayPal billing plans
- WooCommerce Subscriptions – Compatible with WCS plugin
- Sublium Subscriptions – Full Sublium integration
- Trial Periods – Support for free and paid trials
- Signup Fees – One-time initial charges
- Variable Billing – Amount and date changes
- Payment Method Changes – Customer can update payment method
- Multiple Subscriptions – Handle multiple active subscriptions
Migration Support
Easily migrate from other PayPal plugins:
- PayPal Standard
- PayPal Express Checkout (PPEC)
- PayPal Payments (Official Plugin)
- Angell EYE PayPal PPCP
- Angell EYE PayPal Express
- Payment Plugins for PayPal
Support
For support, please visit FunnelKit Support.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.
Copyright (c) 2025-2026 FunnelKit
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License, version 2, as
published by the Free Software Foundation.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program; if not, write to the
Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/funnelkit-payment-gateway-paypal-for-woocommercedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the WooCommerce > Settings > Payments screen to configure the plugin.
FAQ
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Does this plugin support WooCommerce Subscriptions?
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Yes, this plugin fully supports WooCommerce Subscriptions with PayPal subscription plans. It handles automatic recurring payments, subscription status changes, payment method updates, and more.
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Can I use this in sandbox mode for testing?
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Yes, the plugin includes a sandbox mode for testing PayPal integrations before going live. Simply select “Sandbox” in the environment settings and use your PayPal sandbox credentials.
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Does this plugin support PayPal Pay Later?
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Yes, the plugin includes PayPal Pay Later messaging and integration. Customers can see financing options at checkout.
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Is this plugin compatible with FunnelKit?
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Yes, the plugin is fully compatible with FunnelKit Checkout and FunnelKit Upsells. Express checkout buttons work seamlessly with FunnelKit’s optimized checkout pages.
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How do I enable Venmo payments?
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Venmo payments are automatically available when your PayPal account is eligible. The Venmo button appears alongside other PayPal payment options for eligible customers. (Coming soon)
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What happens if a webhook fails?
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The plugin includes automatic webhook verification and retry logic. Failed webhooks are logged and can be manually processed. PayPal also retries failed webhook deliveries.
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Can customers save their payment method?
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Yes, when vaulting is enabled in your PayPal account, customers can save their PayPal account for faster checkout on future orders.
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Does this work with High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)?
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Yes, the plugin fully supports WooCommerce’s High-Performance Order Storage feature for improved order management performance.
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How do I migrate from another PayPal plugin?
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The plugin includes built-in migration tools for popular PayPal plugins. Go to the gateway settings and use the migration wizard to transfer your existing configuration.
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Where can I view payment logs?
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Navigate to WooCommerce > Status > Logs and look for files starting with “funnelkit-paypal-“. Enable debug mode in gateway settings for more detailed logging.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.1
- Fixed: class not found error causing conflicts with 3rd party plugins.
1.0.0
- Added: WooCommerce Subscription support for PayPal Subscriptions.
- Added: Product sync feature, with a manual sync button and schedule job support for automatic synchronization.
- Added: Vaulting status detection and automatic disabling when not supported by the PayPal account, ensuring smooth subscription management.
- Improved: webhook management with localhost detection and automatic verification, improving integration reliability.
- Improved: Security with sensitive data redaction in the logger for better privacy protection.
- Improved: Webhook order lookup with PPEC billing agreement ID support, optimizing order management.
- Improved: Error handling with better validation and user feedback for more clarity during the process.
- Fixed: PayPal webhook signature verification failures, ensuring proper webhook validation.
- Fixed: duplicate error messages in PayPal gateway, improving the error reporting process.
- Fixed: Shipping address validation for PayPal subscriptions to improve order processing.
0.8.0
- Initial public release
- PayPal Standard Integration with latest REST APIs
- PayPal Express Checkout on product, cart, and checkout pages
- Full WooCommerce Subscriptions support
- Payment vaulting for returning customers
- FunnelKit Checkout compatibility
- FunnelKit Upsells integration
- HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage) compatibility
- Comprehensive webhook handling with signature verification
- Advanced logging system with sensitive data redaction
- Migration tools for other PayPal plugins
- Sandbox testing environment
- Tax calculation fixes for subscriptions
- Trial period support
- Security hardening with nonce verification
