Description

The PayPal Standard add-on adds to Formidable Forms a payment field that sends the user directly to PayPal checkout after form submission, returning the transaction status via IPN to register the paid entry. The integration covers one-time charges, donations with amounts chosen by the visitor, and recurring subscriptions, linking each payment to the corresponding submission in the entries panel.

Benefits of PayPal Standard

  • Redirected checkout to PayPal
    Routes the user to PayPal’s secure environment after form submission.
  • IPN confirmation
    Receives instant payment notifications and automatically updates the entry status.
  • Recurring payment support
    Sets up subscriptions with defined periodicity directly in the form options.
  • Variable amount donations
    Allows the visitor to specify the donation amount in a numerical field in the form.
  • Entry-payment link
    Associates each PayPal transaction with the corresponding record in the submissions panel.

Benefits of PayPal Standard

  • Charge without building your own checkout
    Leverages PayPal’s infrastructure without having to code payment pages.
  • Trust in the purchase process
    Visitor completes in a recognized environment, reducing abandonment at the payment moment.
  • Multiple revenue models
    Supports one-off sales, monthly fees, and fundraising all in the same form panel.
  • Automatic reconciliation
    Matches confirmed payments with submissions, saving manual verification of who paid.

Who is it for?

  • Small businesses and service providers that charge for Formidable Forms.
  • Non-profit organizations that receive one-time or recurring donations.
  • Content creators and associations that sell memberships, monthly fees, or digital products via forms.

Recommended for those who already use Formidable Forms to capture leads and want to turn the same form into a point of sale or fundraising, the PayPal Standard component covers the flow from form submission to payment confirmation. The practical advantage lies in consolidating registration, customer data, and financial status in a single entry in the panel.

Frequently asked questions

Is Formidable Forms PayPal Standard GPL-licensed?

Yes. Formidable Forms PayPal Standard 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 Formidable Forms PayPal Standard on multiple sites?

Yes. You can use Formidable Forms PayPal Standard on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.

How much does Formidable Forms PayPal Standard cost at Ultrapack?

Formidable Forms PayPal Standard 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 Formidable Forms PayPal Standard include updates?

Yes. The current version of Formidable Forms PayPal Standard is 3.09, published at Ultrapack on Aug 3, 2019. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Formidable Forms PayPal Standard scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Formidable Forms PayPal Standard goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.