WordPress PayPal Button Plugin

Add a simple, customizable PayPal button to your WordPress website and start accepting secure payments or donations in minutes – no coding required.
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WordPress PayPal Button Plugin

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WordPress PayPal Button Plugin
Provide easy paying on your website with Checkout button
Set Subscription button to allow quick subscribing for your services
Let users decide how much they want to share, with Donate button.
Vary the size, choose elements, pick colors and more personalization options.
Clean design fits into almost every website without much customization.
Looks and works perfectly on any device, from desktop to mobile
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Why People Love Elfsight

If you run a small business, blog, or charity, you know how important it is to make payments easy. The Elfsight PayPal Button for WordPress does exactly that. It lets you add a beautiful, ready-to-use button that connects directly to your PayPal account – so visitors can pay, donate, or subscribe without friction.

The plugin works with any theme, no matter your setup. You can customize everything from the button color to the label text to match your website’s style. And the setup is refreshingly simple. If you can paste text into a block, you can use this widget.

Did you know?

PayPal currently holds over 45% of the global online payment market, making it one of the most trusted and recognizable payment systems worldwide (Statista).

Give your visitors the payment method they already know and trust – add the Elfsight PayPal Button to your WordPress website for free today.

Key Features of the WordPress PayPal Plugin

Elfsight is designed to make collecting payments easy for everyone. Here’s what you can do with it:

  • Fast installation: No plugins to configure or code to edit – copy, paste, done.
  • Multiple payment types: Accept one-time payments, donations, or recurring subscriptions.
  • Custom design: Adjust colors, fonts, and text to fit your brand perfectly.
  • Global currencies: Choose from 25+ currencies and reach customers around the world.
  • Mobile-friendly design: The button adapts beautifully to every screen size.
  • Secure checkout: Transactions are handled directly through PayPal’s trusted system.

See all the features in the free editor – no registration needed.

How to Add the PayPal Button to WordPress

With Elfsight, adding PayPal to WordPress takes only a couple of minutes. Here’s how:

Method 1: Inline Button

Use this option if you want the button to appear within a page, post, or product section.

  1. Select a template: Open the Elfsight editor and select the layout that fits your website.
  2. Customize the widget: Add text, adjust color scheme, choose a payment type.
  3. Generate the code: Click “Add to website for free” and copy the provided code.
  4. Embed on your website: In your WordPress dashboard, open the page or post, add a Custom HTML block, and paste the code there.

Method 2: Floating Button

Perfect if you want a button that’s always visible as visitors browse your website.

  1. Pick a template: Choose the layout in the editor.
  2. Personalize the widget: Adjust the design, payment type, and text.
  3. Generate the code: Once you finish all the customization, hit “Add to website for free” and copy the installation code you receive in the editor.
  4. Embed: In WordPress, go to “Appearance → Theme File Editor,” and paste it before the closing </body> tag.

Need some help? Visit our Help Center or read our detailed blog guide on how to add PayPal to a WordPress website. You can also share your ideas on the Wishlist or check what’s new in the Changelog.

FAQ

Do I need coding skills to use this widget?

Not at all. Even if you’re not technical, you can set it up in minutes – just copy and paste a short code into your page. That’s one reason Elfsight is among the best WordPress PayPal plugins for easy, no-code setup.

Can I use this PayPal widget on any WordPress theme?

Yes! Elfsight works with any theme or page builder, including Elementor, Divi, and Gutenberg.

Can I accept recurring payments or subscriptions?

Yes. You can set up one-time, recurring, or donation payments in the plugin settings.

Can I make the button layout or position more flexible (center, move icons, etc.)?

Yes! You can use custom CSS in the Style tab.

Can I charge tax or shipping using the widget?

Yes, Elfsight lets you add either a flat tax or percentage, and you can also set shipping costs. This ensures your displayed price can accommodate extra charges smoothly.

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