Description
With PayPal Express, you connect Ninja Forms forms to the PayPal Express checkout flow, using form submission to calculate amounts, initiate payment, and register the billing intention in the process. The extension is designed for those who need to turn form submissions into online payments without building a full store, such as registrations, simple orders, bookings, donations, or charges linked to visitor-filled fields.
Main Features of PayPal Express
- Checkout via PayPal
Forwards the form payment to the PayPal Express flow. - Form integration
Associates the charge to fields configured within Ninja Forms. - Payment per submission
Triggers the billing process after form submission. - Use as gateway
Adds PayPal Express as a payment option on the form. - Store-free flow
Allows receiving payments without relying on WooCommerce cart.
Benefits of PayPal Express
- More direct billing
Reduces steps when payment originates from a specific form. - Less technical structure
Avoids creating a full store for punctual or simple charges. - Monetized forms
Converts registrations, orders, and bookings into paid flows. - Familiar process
Uses a payment method known to many visitors.
Who is PayPal Express Recommended For?
- Those using Ninja Forms who need to receive payments linked to form submissions.
- You who charge for registrations, bookings, simple services, or customized orders.
- Those wanting to use PayPal Express without building a complete store structure.
How to Download PayPal Express
PayPal Express is available for download here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it at Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate. To function, keep Ninja Forms installed and active.
PayPal Express expands the use of Ninja Forms when the form needs to go beyond data collection and also initiate a charge. It fits the payment into the flow already used for fields, validations, and submission, keeping the process focused on the form itself. It is a practical option for service, registration, or order pages where payment must accompany each submission.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ninja Forms PayPal Express GPL-licensed?
Yes. Ninja Forms 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 Ninja Forms PayPal Express on multiple sites?
Yes. You can use Ninja Forms PayPal Express on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.
How much does Ninja Forms PayPal Express cost at Ultrapack?
Ninja Forms 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 Ninja Forms PayPal Express include updates?
Yes. The current version of Ninja Forms PayPal Express is 3.2.1, published at Ultrapack on Jun 8, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Ninja Forms PayPal Express scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Ninja Forms PayPal Express goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin Ninja Forms PayPal Express?
Requires WordPress 6.7 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.9.
What changed in this version
Version 3.2.1 26 May 2026
- Bug Fixes
- Halt form processing when payment is rejected
- Repopulate submission ID upon resume
- = 3.2.0 (29 July 2025)
- Features
- Add Apple Pay and Google Pay
- = 3.1.1 (26 March 2025)
- Update PayPal partner Ids
- = 3.1 (24 March 2025)
- Features
- Added on-page credit card fields into the payment form.
- = 3.0.7 (03 March 2025)
- Bug Fixes
- Reset init timing for translations and merge tags
- composer dependencies
- = 3.0.6 (11 December 2024)
- Bug Fixes
- Modify timing to load translations at init
- = 3.0.5 (10 December 2024)
- Bug Fixes
- Ensure return URL is encoded for onboarding
- = 3.0.4 (02 June 2024)
- Bug Fixes
- Prevent locale error from failing charges over $1,000
- Correct form template
- = 3.0.3 (12 February 2024)
- Bug Fixes
- Correct Client Ids to complete onboarding process
- Add PayPal's "captures Ids" and display it in submission metabox as "Transaction Ids"
- = 3.0.2 (16 November 2023)
- Bug Fixes
- = 3.0.1 (15 November 2023)
- Bug Fixes
- Ensure return type inheritance for PHP 7.4 compatibility
- = 3.0.0 (11 November 2023)
- Initial release
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
ninja-forms-paypal-express.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
ninja-forms-paypal-express.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 6.7 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.9.
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UAU Ready