Description
The Paypal Pro add-on enables direct checkout on-site via PayPal Pro in WooCommerce, processing credit cards without redirecting the customer to PayPal’s external environment. Compatible with immediate capture or later authorization, it’s designed for sellers of physical or digital products who want to keep the buyer on the store’s checkout page throughout the entire payment.
Key Features of Paypal Pro
- On-site checkout
Processes cards within the WooCommerce checkout page without redirecting to PayPal. - Capture and authorization
Allows charging immediately or only authorizing the amount and capturing later. - Refunds from the dashboard
Performs full or partial refunds directly on the WooCommerce order screen. - Sandbox mode
Includes a testing environment to validate transactions before going live. - Card tokenization
Stores cards securely via the PayPal API for the customer’s recurring purchases.
Benefits of Paypal Pro
- More conversion at checkout
Avoids the flow break from redirection and reduces abandonment at the final step. - Preserved visual identity
The customer stays in the store during payment, reinforcing trust in the brand. - Centralized management
Orders, captures, and refunds are all kept in the WooCommerce dashboard. - Operation in multiple currencies
Accepts international transactions using the currencies supported by the PayPal Pro account.
Who is Paypal Pro Intended For?
- Anyone selling physical or digital products in WooCommerce and needs to accept credit cards without leaving the store.
- You who already have an active PayPal Payments Pro account and want to integrate it into the WooCommerce checkout flow.
- Anyone who wants to capture payments only after confirming stock, shipping, or manual approval of the order.
How to Download Paypal Pro
The Paypal Pro is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the file, and activate it. After activation, configure the API credentials in WooCommerce > Settings > Payments to enable the method at checkout.
Designed for those who run stores with a relevant volume of credit card transactions and need full control over the authorization, capture, and refund cycle, Paypal Pro delivers native integration between the PayPal Pro gateway and WooCommerce. Keeping the customer in the store during payment helps achieve higher completion rates and strengthens the perception of operational professionalism.
Frequently asked questions
Is WooCommerce Paypal Pro GPL-licensed?
Yes. WooCommerce Paypal Pro 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 WooCommerce Paypal Pro on multiple sites?
Yes. You can use WooCommerce Paypal Pro on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.
How much does WooCommerce Paypal Pro cost at Ultrapack?
WooCommerce Paypal Pro 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 WooCommerce Paypal Pro include updates?
Yes. The current version of WooCommerce Paypal Pro is 4.5.1, published at Ultrapack on Dec 1, 2020. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is WooCommerce Paypal Pro scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of WooCommerce Paypal Pro goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin WooCommerce Paypal Pro?
Tested up to WordPress 5.3.
What changed in this version
Version 4.5.1 2020-11-30
- Fix - Set session cookie if not present while processing payment.
- Fix - Add correct number formatting to AMT in Payflow.
- Fix - Fix rounding issues caused by decimal place store setting and rounding caused by tax calculations.
- Tweak - PHP 8 compatibility.
Version 4.5.0 2020-03-09
- Add - SCA support via new 3D Secure 2 setting for modal authentication. (Contact Cardinal to upgrade to Cardinal Cruise before enabling.)
- Update - Cardinal requests to use TransactionType "C".
- Tweak - Omit an additional sensitive Cardinal field from debug logging.
- Fix - Liability shift requirement condition for Mastercard.
- Tweak - WC tested up to 4.0, WP tested up to 5.3.
- Update - Minimum WC version.
Version 4.4.17 2019-08-08
- Tweak - WC tested up to 3.7
Version 4.4.16 2019-04-16
- Tweak - WC tested up to 3.6
Version 4.4.15 2018-10-08
- Fix - Rounding error on ITEAMT
- Fix - The totals of the cart item amounts do not match order amounts. Remove shipping tax from line item.
- Update - WC tested up to 3.5
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
woocommerce-gateway-paypal-pro.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
woocommerce-gateway-paypal-pro.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Tested up to WordPress 5.3.
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UAU Ready