Description

The PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Buttons addon enables PayPal Express checkout with Smart Payment Buttons within Event Espresso, displaying dynamic PayPal, credit card, Pay Later, and local wallet buttons on the registration payment screen. Targeted at paid event organizers, it processes charges via the PayPal API without taking the participant off the site, returning the transaction status directly to the attendee record in the panel.

Key Features

  • Smart Payment Buttons from PayPal
    Renders dynamic PayPal, credit card, and Pay Later buttons in the registration payment step.
  • Overlay Checkout on the Site
    Opens the PayPal flow in a popup, keeping the participant on the event page.
  • Automatic Status Return
    Updates the attendee record in Event Espresso according to the PayPal API response.
  • Guest Credit Card Support
    Allows card payment without requiring the buyer to have a PayPal account.
  • Gateway Panel Configuration
    Includes API credentials and sandbox mode directly in the base plugin payment methods screen.

Benefits of PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Buttons

  • Reduced Checkout Abandonment
    Popup flow reduces redirect friction and keeps focus on the registration.
  • More Payment Options Displayed
    Dynamic buttons automatically show the available methods for each visitor.
  • Simplified Reconciliation
    Transaction status returns to the panel without manual checks in PayPal.
  • International Reach
    Accepts payments from participants in multiple countries covered by the PayPal network.

Who Is It For?

  • Paid event organizers already using Event Espresso who want to charge via PayPal with a modern flow.
  • Course, workshop, and conference producers needing to accept cards without pushing participants to a PayPal account.
  • Event promoters with an international audience who depend on PayPal’s geographic coverage.

For those already running registrations on Event Espresso, this gateway modernizes payment processing by replacing the classic PayPal Express redirect with a popup experience via Smart Buttons. The result is a faster checkout, more visible payment methods, and fewer drop-offs between ticket selection and purchase confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Event Espresso PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Buttons GPL-licensed?

Yes. Event Espresso PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Buttons 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 Event Espresso PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Buttons on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Event Espresso PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Buttons 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 Event Espresso PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Buttons cost at Ultrapack?

Event Espresso PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Buttons 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 Event Espresso PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Buttons include updates?

Yes. The current version of Event Espresso PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Buttons is 1.0.8.p, published at Ultrapack on Jul 13, 2023. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Event Espresso PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Buttons scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Event Espresso PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Buttons goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.