Description
The PayPal Commerce add-on enables payment management via PayPal in WPForms forms, adding a payment field that processes transactions directly in the form, without redirection, with support for fixed amounts, variable values, and recurring payments, as well as notifications and transaction history in the dashboard. It’s designed for those who sell online courses, accept donations, or charge for consulting and need a secure, integrated checkout solution.
PayPal Commerce Key Features
- Checkout in the form
Processes PayPal payments without redirecting the user to another page. - Flexible value fields
Lets you set fixed prices, variable amounts, or by item quantity. - Recurring payments
Configures subscriptions and periodic charges directly in the form. - Automatic notifications
Sends payment confirmation emails to the administrator and the customer. - Transaction history
Records all payments in the WPForms dashboard for viewing and management.
PayPal Commerce Benefits
- Smooth payment experience
Keeps the user in the form, reducing cart abandonment. - Billing automation
Schedules recurring payments without manual intervention. - Centralized financial control
Manages all transactions through the WPForms dashboard. - Secure transactions
Uses PayPal’s infrastructure to process payments reliably.
Who Is PayPal Commerce For?
- Anyone selling courses or webinars and needing to collect registrations via a form.
- Anyone accepting recurring donations on websites for social causes or churches.
- Anyone charging for consulting, coaching, or scheduled services through forms.
How to Download PayPal Commerce
The PayPal Commerce add-on is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the .zip, and activate it. The payment feature will appear in the field settings of WPForms forms.
Integrated with the WPForms form ecosystem, the PayPal Commerce add-on turns any form into an online billing tool, eliminating the need for third-party plugins or redirections. With it, you keep the user engaged throughout checkout, increase conversion rates, and manage payments in a centralized way. A practical solution for anyone looking to monetize WordPress forms with the reliability of PayPal.
Frequently asked questions
Is WPForms – PayPal Commerce GPL-licensed?
Yes. WPForms – PayPal Commerce 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 WPForms – PayPal Commerce on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install WPForms – PayPal Commerce 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 WPForms – PayPal Commerce cost at Ultrapack?
WPForms – PayPal Commerce 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 WPForms – PayPal Commerce include updates?
Yes. The current version of WPForms – PayPal Commerce is 2.1.0, published at Ultrapack on May 15, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is WPForms – PayPal Commerce scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of WPForms – PayPal Commerce goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin WPForms – PayPal Commerce?
Requires WordPress 5.5 or higher and PHP 7.2 or higher.
What changed in this version
Version 2.1.0 2026-05-12
- Improved the reliability of PayPal Commerce payment status synchronization via webhooks.
Version 2.0.0 2026-03-17
- IMPORTANT
- A significant portion of the addon has been moved to the WPForms plugin to support the new PayPal Commerce Payments feature.
- Support for PHP 7.1 has been discontinued. If you are running PHP 7.1, you MUST upgrade PHP before installing this addon. Failure to do that will disable addon functionality.
- The minimum WPForms version supported is 1.10.0.
Version 1.13.0 2025-03-05
- IMPORTANT
- Support for PHP 7.0 has been discontinued. If you are running PHP 7.0, you MUST upgrade PHP before installing this addon. Failure to do that will disable addon functionality.
- New `wpforms_paypal_commerce_process_subscription_ajax_subscription_data` filter that allows modifying subscription data before sending to PayPal.
- Improved error messaging during a payment form submission.
- Order couldn't be created in some cases.
Version 1.12.0 2024-12-11
- The minimum WPForms version supported is 1.9.2.3.
Version 1.11.0 2024-09-24
- Notice in the WPForms > Settings > Payment admin page when a selected currency is not supported by PayPal Commerce.
- The minimum WPForms version supported is 1.9.1.
- Improved rendering of Payment Fields according to W3C requirements.
- PayPal Commerce value now displays correctly on single entry and payment pages when a transaction is paid through the PayPal Checkout method.
- Email setting was removed from the Form Builder > Payments > PayPal Commerce screen due to PayPal API changes.
- PayPal Commerce field was broken in the Elementor editor preview with the left panel collapsed.
- Subscription payment failed for zero-decimal currencies.
- PayPal Commerce payment field was broken in the Elementor popup.
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
wpforms-paypal-commerce.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
wpforms-paypal-commerce.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 5.5 or higher and PHP 7.2 or higher.
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