Description

The PayPal Pro and PayPal Express addon adds two official PayPal gateways to the Easy Digital Downloads checkout, processing credit cards directly on the site via PayPal Pro and offering the express payment flow without redirecting the customer off-site through the Express option. The extension integrates into the EDD admin with its own settings screen for API credentials, gateway activation, and sandbox mode, serving digital store owners who need to accept cards on their own domain.

Main Features

  • Native PayPal Pro Gateway
    Processes credit cards directly on the EDD checkout page, without external redirection.
  • Integrated PayPal Express Gateway
    Enables PayPal’s express flow with a dedicated button at checkout, speeding up completion.
  • Settings panel in EDD
    Adds a tab in gateway settings to enter API credentials and activate each method.
  • Sandbox test mode
    Allows simulating transactions with test credentials before moving to production.
  • Compatibility with the EDD checkout
    Utilizes the base plugin’s payment screen, receipts, and standard emails without rewriting flow.

Benefits of PayPal Pro and PayPal Express

  • Card without leaving the site
    Keeps the customer on the store’s domain during payment, reducing checkout abandonment.
  • Two payment methods side by side
    Serves those who prefer typing card info and those who trust the PayPal account flow in a single installation.
  • Expanded international acceptance
    Supports customers paying via international card or PayPal account worldwide.
  • Quick activation in the admin
    No code or addon plugin needed to put PayPal Pro live in EDD stores.

Who Is It For?

  • Digital store owners selling ebooks, software, audio, and files via Easy Digital Downloads.
  • Content creators wanting to accept credit cards without redirecting the buyer off-site.
  • Businesses with international audiences relying on the PayPal network for payment settlement.

For stores based on Easy Digital Downloads that rely on the PayPal network, this addon bridges the gap between the standard redirect and on-site payment, combining PayPal Pro (direct card) and Express (express button) in the same installation. The practical gain is keeping the customer inside the EDD checkout from start to finish, with API credentials managed in a single screen and a test environment to validate integration before receiving real orders.

Frequently asked questions

Is Easy Digital Downloads PayPal Pro and PayPal Express GPL-licensed?

Yes. Easy Digital Downloads PayPal Pro and PayPal Express is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Easy Digital Downloads PayPal Pro and PayPal Express on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Easy Digital Downloads PayPal Pro and PayPal Express on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Easy Digital Downloads PayPal Pro and PayPal Express cost at Ultrapack?

Easy Digital Downloads PayPal Pro and PayPal Express costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Easy Digital Downloads PayPal Pro and PayPal Express include updates?

Yes. The current version of Easy Digital Downloads PayPal Pro and PayPal Express is 1.4.7, published at Ultrapack on Mar 23, 2023. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Easy Digital Downloads PayPal Pro and PayPal Express scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Easy Digital Downloads PayPal Pro and PayPal Express goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.