WooCommerce PayPal Payments for WordPress Plugin Directory
By WooCommerce
WooCommerce PayPal Payments is a WordPress app, with a 2.8 average rating from 563 reviews, as of July 9, 2026.
WooCommerce PayPal Payments is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by WooCommerce. With a rating of 2.8★ from 563 reviews.
AppRanks data: WooCommerce PayPal Payments ranks #0 in Credit card on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
WooCommerce PayPal Payments is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a growing review traction. It is listed in the Payments category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 563 reviews show steady adoption but the app hasn't crossed the heavy-volume bar yet. Review accumulation at this stage tends to come from segment-specific use cases rather than universal adoption, so fit-to-stack matters more than category-leader brand recognition. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by WooCommerce — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (2.8★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
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How WooCommerce PayPal Payments works
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WooCommerce PayPal Payments is an all-in-one solution to help you maximize conversions by offering PayPal, Venmo (US), Pay Later options, credit and debit cards, and more.
Features
Instant access to funds while payment is processing.
Fraud detection and global compliance (including PCI, PSD2, and 3D Secure).
Faster checkout via PayPal buttons on product pages and in-cart.
Convenience to pay over time with PayPal Pay Later.
Allow Venmo shoppers (US only) to share purchases with friends.
Standard and Advanced Card Processing options.
Country-specific payment methods to build global trust.
Multiple subscription payment options to help drive repeat business.
Get started If you’re new to PayPal, add it to your store today. Existing user? Upgrade your integration now to access these exciting new features.
It pays to PayPal Get instant access to funds in your PayPal business account while payment is processing. Save time and money with fraud detection and Seller Protection features†.
Plus, you’ll meet global compliance standards (such as PCI, PSD2, SCA, and 3D Secure), bringing international markets within reach.
†Available on eligible purchases. Limits apply.
Flexible payment options Shoppers are nearly three times more likely to buy when you offer PayPal.¹ Increase conversions by automatically displaying PayPal buttons on product pages, in-cart, and at checkout.
PayPal Pay Later options help boost conversion rates and increase cart sizes by 39%.² Let customers pay over time while you get paid upfront — at no additional cost. Available in select countries. Learn more about Pay Later messaging.
Venmo users spend 2.2 times more annually on online purchases than other online buyers.³ Now you can reach Venmo shoppers (US only) and allow them to share their purchases with friends.
Country-specific payments
Standard Card Processing: Suitable for all business and personal seller accounts. Card transactions are managed via a prebuilt user experience, simplifying compliance.
Advanced Card Processing: Customize the look, feel, and placement of debit and credit card payment fields. You can also use fraud protection tools to set up personal risk tolerance filters.
Earn recurring revenue through subscriptions Drive repeat business for stable, predictable income using WooCommerce Subscriptions or PayPal Subscriptions.
You can also use PayPal’s Vaulting feature to:
Offer flexible plans with fixed or quantity-based pricing.
Set billing cycles for any period.
Offer discounted trial periods or prorated payments.
With no monthly or setup fees, it’s simple for your customers — and great for your business (account approval required).
Legal Disclosures:
*For Australian users, the PayPal service is provided by PayPal Australia Pty Limited AFSL 304962. Any information provided is general only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Please read and consider the CFSGPDS (paypal.com.au) before acquiring or using the service. See website for TMD.
An online study commissioned by PayPal and conducted by Netfluential in November 2020, involving 1,000 US online shoppers ages 18-39.
PayPal Q2 Earnings 2021.
Edison Trends commissioned by PayPal, April 2020 to March 2021. Edison Trends conducted a behavioral panel of email receipts from 306,939 US consumers and 3.4+ M purchases at a vertical level between Pay with Venmo and non-Venmo users during a 12-month period.
Category rankings
As of Jul 9, 2026- Credit card#0of 85Top 1%
- Payments#0of 148Top 1%
- Paypal#0of 53Top 1%
- Woocommerce#2of 1,967Top 1%
- Ecommerce#3of 691Top 1%
- _browse_popular#80of 508Top 16%
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Keyword rankings
WooCommerce PayPal Payments ranks for 5 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #6
- Rank #14
- Rank #28
Competitors & alternatives
WooCommerce PayPal Paymentsdoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked payments apps on WordPress:
Where WooCommerce PayPal Payments stands in the Payments category
WooCommerce PayPal Payments ranks #0 of 148 apps in the Payments category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is WooCommerce PayPal Payments?
WooCommerce PayPal Payments is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 2.8-star rating from 563 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Payments category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by WooCommerce.