Description

Proration adds proportional billing calculation to the Paid Memberships Pro checkout, adjusting the amount when someone changes levels before the end of the already paid period. This component helps those working with membership plans, courses, clubs, or paid communities handle upgrades and plan switches with more consistent billing, without relying on manual adjustments for each change.

Main Features of Proration

  • Proportional calculation
    Adjusts the amount charged according to the remaining time of the current subscription.
  • Level switching
    Applies proration when members change between Paid Memberships Pro plans.
  • Adjusted checkout
    Reflects discounts or value differences during checkout.
  • Upgrade flow
    Reduces duplicate charges on changes made before expiration.
  • Member integration
    Uses level and period data already registered in PMPro.

Benefits of Proration

  • Fairer billing
    Member pays considering the period not yet used.
  • Less manual adjustment
    Reduces individual corrections during plan changes and renewal.
  • More flexible plans
    Makes upgrades easier without creating financial friction for existing subscribers.
  • More predictable operation
    Keeps billing rules aligned with the membership cycle.

Who Is Proration For?

  • Those selling subscriptions with different levels and needing to calculate upgrades mid-cycle.
  • You using Paid Memberships Pro for courses, communities, or clubs with paid plans.
  • Those wanting to reduce manual charges when members migrate to higher plans.

How to Download Proration

Proration is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install at Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the package, and activate. Keep Paid Memberships Pro active to use the addon.

On sites with multiple membership levels, Proration makes plan switching more controlled by calculating differences based on the period already paid. The extension adds to Paid Memberships Pro a practical rule for upgrade scenarios, helping keep billing aligned with actual plan usage and each member’s history.

Frequently asked questions

Is Paid Memberships Pro Proration GPL-licensed?

Yes. Paid Memberships Pro Proration 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 Proration on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Paid Memberships Pro Proration 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 Proration cost at Ultrapack?

Paid Memberships Pro Proration 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 Proration include updates?

Yes. The current version of Paid Memberships Pro Proration is 1.0.5, published at Ultrapack on Sep 30, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Paid Memberships Pro Proration scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Paid Memberships Pro Proration 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 Proration?

Requires WordPress 3.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.0.