Description
The PDF Receipts addon automatically generates PDF receipts for every donation registered in GiveWP, using ready-to-use, customizable receipt templates. The extension also integrates payment history with the download link, allowing each donor to retrieve their own receipt, which serves organizations that need to deliver formal contribution documentation without manual issuance work.
Main Features of PDF Receipts
- Dynamic receipt generation
Creates an individual PDF file from the data of each donation received. - Customizable receipt templates
Ready-made templates you adjust to match your organization’s visual identity. - Integration with donation history
Adds a receipt download link to GiveWP’s[donationhistory]shortcode. - Template tag for the donation receipt
Inserts a link to the downloadable PDF within the receipt shown to the donor. - Issuance with no manual intervention
Every processed contribution already produces its receipt, with no extra steps in the dashboard.
Benefits of PDF Receipts
- Fewer receipt requests
Donors access their own receipt, reducing the volume of administrative contacts. - Standardized documentation
All receipts come out in the same format, making review and archiving easier. - More confidence in donating
Receiving a formal document reinforces the credibility of the fundraising campaign. - Time saved on accountability reporting
Files are already ready to send to accounting or auditing.
Who Is PDF Receipts For?
- Nonprofit organizations that need to formally prove each contribution received.
- Anyone already collecting donations with GiveWP who wants to deliver PDF receipts automatically.
- Churches, institutes, and associations that report periodically to their supporters.
- You, if you manage fundraising campaigns and manually respond to receipt requests.
How to Download PDF Receipts
PDF Receipts is available for download here on Ultrapack. Step-by-step instructions for installing this file are in the How to install tab, next to the description. Once activated, receipt options appear in GiveWP’s settings, alongside the template settings.
In the GiveWP fundraising ecosystem, this component covers the documentation step of the process: it converts the donation record into a file the supporter can keep, print, or forward to accounting. For those raising funds on a recurring basis, this is the kind of add-on that eliminates a repetitive issuance routine and organizes accountability reporting from the source.
Frequently asked questions
Is GiveWP PDF Receipts GPL-licensed?
Yes. GiveWP PDF Receipts 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 GiveWP PDF Receipts on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install GiveWP PDF Receipts 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 GiveWP PDF Receipts cost at Ultrapack?
GiveWP PDF Receipts 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 GiveWP PDF Receipts include updates?
Yes. The current version of GiveWP PDF Receipts is 3.3.0, published at Ultrapack on Feb 26, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is GiveWP PDF Receipts scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of GiveWP PDF Receipts goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin GiveWP PDF Receipts?
Requires WordPress 6.6 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.9.
What changed in this version
Version 3.3.0
- New: PDF receipts is now compatible with custom fields when using the visual form builder
Version 3.2.4
- Fix: Resolved an issue with PDF Receipts showing the wrong donation amount next to the form title
Version 3.2.3
- Fix: PDF receipt templates now support Chinese, Japanese, and Cyrillic characters
- Fix: Non-Latin characters are supported in the built-in tempates and the template builder
- Fix: Resolved php 8.3 compatibility
Version 3.2.2
- Fix: Resolved an issue where bulk downloading PDF receipts was skipping renewal donations
Version 3.2.1
- Fix: Resolved conflict with WooCommerce and WP CLI
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
give-pdf-receipts.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
give-pdf-receipts.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 6.6 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.9.
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