Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements vs Stripe Payment Forms by WP Simple Pay – Accept Credit Card Payments + Subscriptions with Stripe

Building new pages with Gutenberg? Explore VovaBlocks, a focused collection of native marketing and content blocks from the creator of Shortcodes Ultimate. View VovaBlocks → About Shortcodes Ultimate Shortcodes Ultimate is a WordPress shortcode plugin for adding tabs, accordions, buttons, FAQs, sliders, carousels, lightboxes, columns, boxes and other reusable content elements without coding. It is ideal for site owners who want richer content layouts and practical UI elements without switching to a full page builder. Use Shortcodes Ultimate in the Block Editor, Classic Editor, widgets and template files. Generate shortcodes visually, preview the result before inserting it, and reuse the same elements across posts, pages and existing shortcode-based content. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of WordPress sites, Shortcodes Ultimate helps you replace multiple single-purpose UI plugins with one maintained toolkit. Explore live examples What you can build With Shortcodes Ultimate, you can quickly add common WordPress content elements such as: Accordions and FAQ sections Responsive tabs CTA buttons and download buttons Boxes, notes and callouts Columns and layout helpers Sliders and carousels Lightboxes for images and custom content Post lists and dynamic content blocks Spoilers, toggles and expandable content Media embeds and visual content blocks Instead of installing a separate plugin for every small content element, Shortcodes Ultimate gives you one maintained toolkit for everyday WordPress content tasks. Works with modern and classic WordPress workflows Shortcodes Ultimate works with the Block Editor, Classic Editor, widgets and template files. You can insert shortcodes manually, use WordPress shortcode blocks or use the built-in shortcode generator to configure elements visually. This makes the plugin useful for: Site owners who want to improve content without coding Bloggers and affiliate publishers who need reusable CTA and content blocks Agencies and freelancers maintaining multiple WordPress sites Developers who want shortcode-friendly output in templates Existing sites with older content that already uses shortcodes Why use Shortcodes Ultimate? 50+ ready-to-use WordPress shortcodes Visual shortcode generator Live preview Works with the Block Editor and Classic Editor Shortcodes can be used in posts, pages, widgets and template files Responsive elements that work with your theme Built-in Custom CSS editor Developer-friendly hooks and documentation Free version available on WordPress.org Pro version available for advanced shortcodes, extra styles and premium support Why shortcodes still matter in WordPress The WordPress Block Editor is great for visual content editing, but shortcodes are still useful when you need portable, reusable content elements that work across different parts of a WordPress site. Shortcodes are especially helpful when you want to: Reuse the same content element in many posts or pages Add dynamic content inside widgets or templates Maintain older WordPress sites that already use shortcodes Work across Classic Editor and Block Editor workflows Add content elements without switching to a full page builder Keep common UI elements available through a simple text-based syntax Shortcodes Ultimate is designed for these practical workflows. It gives you a large collection of ready-made shortcodes and a visual generator, so you do not need to write shortcode syntax manually unless you want to. Free and Pro The free version of Shortcodes Ultimate includes a large collection of useful shortcodes for everyday WordPress content tasks. Shortcodes Ultimate Pro adds advanced shortcodes, additional styles, Content Slider, Pricing Table, Testimonials, Shortcode Creator, Elementor support and premium support. Compare Free and Pro Useful links Documentation Live Examples Pro features Support

🤩 Accept Stripe payments and recurring subscriptions on your WordPress using WP Simple Pay, the best Stripe payments plugin! 🚀 The Best Stripe Payment Forms and Subscription Plugin for WordPress WP Simple Pay is the best Stripe payment forms and subscription plugin for WordPress that helps you quickly accept credit card payments, recurring subscriptions, Apple Pay, iDEAL, and other payment types on your WordPress site. WP Simple Pay is a standalone Stripe payments plugin that connects Stripe with WordPress. You don’t need a complicated store setup or even need to use an ecommerce platform like WooCommerce. In just a few steps, you can be up and running in no time. Simply create a payment form and start accepting credit cards and other payment types with Stripe on your WordPress site. Stripe Checkout is a drop-in payment flow optimized for the highest conversion. It’s built for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. It’s continuously tested and updated to offer a frictionless credit card payment experience. It’s also PCI DSS compliant and SCA-ready without any changes to your website. ✨ Stripe Checkout Payment Processing Features Integration with Stripe Checkout hosted payment forms Accept credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners, and more) from global customers Accept Alipay & WeChat Pay payments in Stripe from customers in China Accept BECS Direct Debit payments in Stripe from customers in Australia Accept BLIK payments in Stripe from customers in Poland Accept FPX payments in Stripe from customers in Malaysia Accept Giropay payments in Stripe from customers in Germany Accept iDEAL payments in Stripe from customers in The Netherlands Accept MobilePay payments in Stripe from customers in Denmark and Finland Accept PIX payments in Stripe from customers in Brazil Accept Przelewy24 (P24) in Stripe payments from customers in Poland Accept PromptPay payments in Stripe from customers in Thailand Custom branding on Stripe Checkout payment forms Collect customer billing & shipping addresses in Stripe Collect additional custom fields in Stripe Checkout Support for 30+ languages, 45+ countries, and 135+ currencies PCI compliant & SCA-ready payment forms for secure payments Smart fraud protection & spam prevention with Stripe Radar AffiliateWP integration Page builder integrations (Divi, Elementor) Developer-friendly for building custom integrations Pre-made payment form templates 🔄 Subscription & Recurring Payment Features NEW: Subscription payments are now available for ALL users – including the LITE version! 🎉 Accept recurring payments with Stripe Set up membership sites and ongoing services Subscription plan selection in payment forms If you need more functionality for your Stripe subscriptions, you can upgrade to WP Simple Pay Pro to get these powerful features: User-managed subscriptions with Stripe Send subscription renewal reminders with Stripe Custom subscription periods with Stripe Custom subscription cancellation messages View subscription templates ✨ Advanced Stripe Payment Form Features If you need more functionality for your Stripe payment forms, you can upgrade to WP Simple Pay Pro to get these powerful features: On-site payment forms (no redirect) Drag & drop payment form builder Custom payment form fields to capture additional data Mobile-optimized embedded & overlay payment forms Apple Pay & Google Pay support with custom payment forms Accept ACH direct debit (U.S bank accounts) in Stripe from customers in the U.S Accept SEPA direct debit payments in Stripe from customers in Europe Accept Bacs Direct Debit in Stripe from customers in the U.K Accept Bancontact payments in Stripe from customers in Belgium Accept GrabPay payments in Stripe from customers in Malaysia Buy Now, Pay Later with Klarna & Afterpay/Clearpay Custom payment receipt emails with Stripe Allow users to specify the amount to pay (great for donations) Coupon code management for Stripe Tax rate management for Stripe Create installment plans with Stripe to split payments Charge initial setup fees with Stripe Offer free trials with Stripe WP Simple Pay Pro – Stripe Payment Forms This plugin is the lite version of the WP Simple Pay Pro plugin that comes with many payment features including user-managed subscriptions & recurring payments, custom fields, user-entered amounts, coupon codes, tax rates, alternate payment methods, ACH, direct debit, Buy Now Pay Later and tons more. Click here to purchase the best Stripe payment forms and Stripe payments plugin now! By upgrading to WP Simple Pay Pro, you also get access to one-on-one help from our knowledgeable support team and our extensive documentation site. There is a small 3% fee per-transaction plus Stripe fees while using WP Simple Pay Lite. Upgrade to Pro for no added fees and priority support. WP Simple Pay is a verified member of the Stripe partner program. This program recognizes software that meets Stripe’s strict quality requirements and provides users of WP Simple Pay and Stripe with the confidence they need to trust us both with their payment form integrations. Below are a few examples of ways you can set up Stripe payments with WP Simple Pay. See our payment form templates to try them out for yourself. 💳 Payment Form Drag & Drop Builder Drag and drop to add a custom amount entry, a coupon code field, various custom field types, subscription plan selection, a payment summary and more. All data entered into these custom payment fields are stored as “metadata” with each Stripe payment record within your Stripe dashboard, so everything is viewable alongside all payment or subscription plan data. View our payment templates 💳 3 Payment Form Display Types Select from the on-site embedded, on-site overlay, or Stripe Checkout payment form display types. Compare them by viewing some of our payment form templates: Embedded on-site payment form Overlay on-site payment form Stripe Checkout We paid developers for several hours to do what WP Simple Pay accomplished in minutes. A no-brainer investment for us. Justin McGill, Founder of LeadFuze 💳 Allow Custom Payment Amounts Set a one-time payment amount or let your site visitors pay what they want. Optionally specify minimum and default amounts. Great for donations! View our one-time custom amount template 💳 Add and Customize Subscription Options in Stripe Connect a payment button to an individual Stripe plan or let your site visitors pick a plan to subscribe to. Add a custom amount option, charge a setup fee or tie into free trials. View a few of these subscription templates: Opt-in to recurring subscription payments Allow customer or donor to enter a recurring custom amount Add an initial setup fee to the first payment You can also set up installment plans to end subscriptions after a specific number of charges. 💳 Offer Discounts with Coupon Codes in Stripe Percent or amount-off coupon codes added in your Stripe dashboard can be used in your payment forms. Use with subscriptions or one-time payments, and optionally add a total amount label that updates real-time. View our coupon code template 💳 Accept Apple Pay and Google Pay with Stripe Give your site visitors the option to pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Microsoft Pay with a single button in your custom embedded or overlay payment forms. Anyone with a browser and device combination that allows one of these options will see the new payment button. View our Apple Pay & Google Pay template 💳 Accept ACH Debit Payments with Stripe Give your U.S. customers the option to pay directly from their bank accounts with ACH debit payments and take advantage of lower fees in Stripe. ACH payments on Stripe cost 0.80%, capped at $5, with no monthly fees or verification fees. View our ACH debit payment template 💳 Accept Klarna and Afterpay/Clearpay Payments with Stripe With a buy now, pay later payment method enabled, your customers get more payment flexibility, allowing them to purchase what they want now and pay over time. Your business receives the full payment upfront and is protected from fraud, while your customers pay nothing or only a portion of the total upfront without fees. View our Klarna buy now, pay later template View our Afterpay/Clearpay buy now, pay later template 💳 Accept SEPA Direct Debit Payments with Stripe Give your European customers the option to pay directly from their bank accounts with SEPA direct debit payments and take advantage of lower fees in Stripe. SEPA payments on Stripe cost 0.8% + 30¢ capped at $6.00 with no monthly fees or verification fees. View our SEPA Direct Debit template 💳 Accept MobilePay Payments with Stripe Give your customers in Denmark and Finland the ability to pay with MobilePay, a popular digital wallet that offers a quick and secure way to make payments online. 💳 Accept BECS Direct Debit Payments with Stripe Offer your Australian customers the option to pay directly from their bank accounts. BECS Direct Debit is a popular and trusted payment method in Australia, ideal for recurring payments and subscriptions. 💳 Accept PromptPay Payments with Stripe Enable customers in Thailand to pay instantly using their local bank app. PromptPay is a real-time payment system that provides a seamless and secure checkout experience. 💳 Accept WeChat Pay Payments with Stripe Tap into the vast market of Chinese consumers by offering WeChat Pay. As one of China’s leading payment platforms, it allows customers to pay directly from their WeChat wallet. 💳 Accept PIX Payments with Stripe Reach Brazilian customers with PIX, the country’s real-time interbank payment system. Customers complete payment instantly from their bank’s app and funds settle in seconds. 💳 Accept BLIK Payments with Stripe Give Polish customers the option to pay with BLIK, the country’s dominant mobile payment method. Customers confirm payments in real time using a 6-digit code from their bank’s mobile app. 🎨 Customize Payment Form Styles Make your payment forms match your brand with the powerful Form Style editor. Choose from 8 ready-made theme presets — like Sunset, Ocean, Forest, and Minimal — to instantly apply a coordinated look, or fine-tune every detail with individual color, typography, and layout controls. Customize 13 color settings including button colors, input fields, labels, error states, and more. Adjust font sizes and weights for titles, descriptions, labels, and inputs. Control border radius and padding for the form container, inputs, and buttons — all from a visual, no-code interface. Form Styles work with both embedded and overlay on-site payment forms. Upgrade to WP Simple Pay Pro to unlock Form Styles and take full control of your payment form design. 💳 Customized Payment Confirmation Details with Stripe Easily customize the credit card payment confirmation details your customers see within the post editor using placeholder tags. Learn more about customizable receipts to see it in action. 💳 Locale and Currency Settings in Stripe Stripe currently supports 30+ languages, 45+ countries, and 135+ currencies. WP Simple Pay lets you set the locale (language) for your payment forms as well as the preferred currency and date formats for your site’s region. Learn more about locales The WP Simple Pay team has been outstanding. From technical support to feature requests to frequent product updates – the value provided has saved us thousands over building a Stripe integration ourselves. Jon MacDonald, Founder of The Good 📧 Get Help WP Simple Pay is backed by top-notch technical support from our globally distributed full-time support team. We also have an extensive documentation site available. If you’re looking for faster support via email, we encourage you to purchase a WP Simple Pay Pro license.