Description

When a membership site needs to accept payments with external PayPal flow, the Add PayPal Express add-on adds to the Paid Memberships Pro checkout a PayPal Express payment option, directing the user to approve the transaction and return to the registration process. It serves those who sell subscriptions, private communities or content areas and want to keep the Paid Memberships Pro membership form with payment approved by PayPal Express without rebuilding the checkout from scratch.

Key Features of Add PayPal Express

  • Checkout Option
    Adds PayPal Express as a payment alternative in the Paid Memberships Pro form.
  • External PayPal Flow
    Directs the transaction approval to PayPal’s secure environment.
  • Return to Registration
    Keeps the membership process connected to the Paid Memberships Pro checkout.
  • Additional Gateway
    Expands available payment methods for membership plans.
  • Integration with PMPro
    Functions as an additional component within the Paid Memberships Pro ecosystem.

Benefits of Add PayPal Express

  • More Payment Methods
    Allows you to receive subscriptions from those who prefer to complete the purchase through PayPal.
  • More Familiar Checkout
    Reduces friction for subscribers who already use PayPal accounts.
  • Less Technical Adaptation
    Adds the gateway without rebuilding the existing membership flow.
  • Subscription Sales
    Supports communities, courses, and restricted areas with billing via PMPro.

Who Should Use Add PayPal Express?

  • Those who sell access to membership areas and want to include PayPal Express in checkout.
  • Private communities that already use Paid Memberships Pro to manage plans and registrations.
  • Those who need to accept PayPal payments for courses, clubs, or subscription content.

How to Download Add PayPal Express

Add PayPal Express is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it at Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file and activate it in the WordPress dashboard.

The Add PayPal Express add-on functions as an additional payment layer for projects that already organize levels, registrations, and restrictions through Paid Memberships Pro. By including PayPal Express in checkout, it expands payment choice without moving the main control of subscriptions away from the PMPro flow.

Frequently asked questions

Is Paid Memberships Pro Add PayPal Express GPL-licensed?

Yes. Paid Memberships Pro Add 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 Paid Memberships Pro Add PayPal Express on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Paid Memberships Pro Add 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 Paid Memberships Pro Add PayPal Express cost at Ultrapack?

Paid Memberships Pro Add 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 Paid Memberships Pro Add PayPal Express include updates?

Yes. The current version of Paid Memberships Pro Add PayPal Express is 0.7.2, published at Ultrapack on Sep 30, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Paid Memberships Pro Add PayPal Express scanned before publication?

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

What are the requirements for the plugin Paid Memberships Pro Add PayPal Express?

Requires WordPress 5.2 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.5.