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FunnelKit Payment Gateway with PayPal for WooCommerce
FunnelKit Payment Gateway with PayPal for WooCommerce
Integrate PayPal's latest APIs with WooCommerce for secure payments, subscriptions, and express checkout.
5.0
(1 ratings)Will this break my store?
What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping FunnelKit Payment Gateway with PayPal for WooCommerce running.
Tested to 7.0.2
Tested against the WordPress branch in use today.3 months ago
At least 10.6 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.7.4
Your host must be running at least this version.5.0
woocommerce
These must be installed and active first.2
Maintenance & trust
Scored on how FunnelKit Payment Gateway with PayPal for WooCommerce is looked after — not on how many stores run it.
Maintenance
35 / 35WordPress compatibility
20 / 20Support responsiveness
Not enough dataMerchant satisfaction
10 / 15Listing transparency
6 / 10Ratings
5.0
1 ratingDeveloped by FunnelKit, PayPal for WooCommerce integrates with PayPal’s newest APIs. Boost conversion rates with PayPal.
Features
- PayPal Standard Integration
- PayPal Express Checkout
- WooCommerce Subscriptions Support
- FunnelKit Checkout and Upsell Support
- Customizable Button Styles
- Comprehensive Logging System
- Webhook Support
- Sandbox Testing Mode
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- WooCommerce 4.7 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- SSL Certificate (for live payments)
- PayPal Business Account
External Services
This plugin integrates with the following external services:
1. PayPal Direct APIs (JavaScript & PHP)
- Purpose: PayPal Direct APIs handle payment processing, subscription management, and transaction syncing between the plugin and PayPal.
- Data Sent: Customer information (name, email, payment method), order details, and subscription data are transmitted during payment processing. The plugin also syncs transaction status and updates after each purchase.
- Domains:
https://api-m.paypal.com/(Live environment)https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com/(Sandbox environment)
- Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy.
2. PayPal JavaScript SDK
- Purpose: PayPal JavaScript SDK provides the frontend payment buttons and checkout experience for PayPal, Pay Later, Venmo, and credit card payments.
- Data Sent: Payment method selection and checkout data are processed through the PayPal SDK to enable secure payment processing.
- Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy.
3. PayPal Partner Onboarding
- Purpose: PayPal Partner onboarding service enables merchants to easily connect their PayPal accounts and configure payment settings.
- Data Sent: Merchant account information and configuration preferences are sent to streamline the PayPal integration process.
- Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy.
4. PayPal Webhooks
- Purpose: PayPal webhooks provide real-time notifications for payment events, subscription updates, and order status changes.
- Data Sent: Webhook payloads containing payment status, subscription lifecycle events, and order updates are received by the plugin to maintain synchronization.
- Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy.
5. PayPal Payment Capture API
- Purpose: PayPal Payment Capture API is used to capture authorized payments and process refunds for completed transactions.
- Data Sent: Payment capture requests and refund data are sent to process payment completions and handle customer refunds.
- Domains:
https://api-m.paypal.com/v2/checkout/orders/{order_id}/capture(Live environment)https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com/v2/checkout/orders/{order_id}/capture(Sandbox environment)https://api-m.paypal.com/v2/payments/captures/{capture_id}/refund(Live environment)https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com/v2/payments/captures/{capture_id}/refund(Sandbox environment)
- Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy.
Configuration
- Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments
- Click on “PayPal” to manage the settings
- Enable the payment method
- Choose your environment (Sandbox/Live)
- Enter your PayPal API credentials
- Configure button settings and Pay Later messaging
- Save changes
Advanced Settings
The plugin includes several advanced settings for customization:
- Debug Mode – Enable detailed logging for troubleshooting
- Transaction Type – Choose between Capture and Authorize only
- Soft Descriptor – Customize statement text shown to customers
- Invoice Prefix – Add prefix to PayPal invoices for tracking
- Webhook Configuration – Automatic event notifications
- Logging Options – Configure log levels and retention
- Vaulting – Save payment methods for returning customers
Subscription Features
Full support for recurring payments with:
- PayPal Subscriptions – Native PayPal billing plans
- WooCommerce Subscriptions – Compatible with WCS plugin
- Sublium Subscriptions – Full Sublium integration
- Trial Periods – Support for free and paid trials
- Signup Fees – One-time initial charges
- Variable Billing – Amount and date changes
- Payment Method Changes – Customer can update payment method
- Multiple Subscriptions – Handle multiple active subscriptions
Migration Support
Easily migrate from other PayPal plugins:
- PayPal Standard
- PayPal Express Checkout (PPEC)
- PayPal Payments (Official Plugin)
- Angell EYE PayPal PPCP
- Angell EYE PayPal Express
- Payment Plugins for PayPal
Support
For support, please visit FunnelKit Support.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.
Copyright (c) 2025-2026 FunnelKit
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License, version 2, as
published by the Free Software Foundation.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program; if not, write to the
Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA
Yes, this plugin fully supports WooCommerce Subscriptions with PayPal subscription plans. It handles automatic recurring payments, subscription status changes, payment method updates, and more.
Yes, the plugin includes a sandbox mode for testing PayPal integrations before going live. Simply select “Sandbox” in the environment settings and use your PayPal sandbox credentials.
Yes, the plugin includes PayPal Pay Later messaging and integration. Customers can see financing options at checkout.
Yes, the plugin is fully compatible with FunnelKit Checkout and FunnelKit Upsells. Express checkout buttons work seamlessly with FunnelKit’s optimized checkout pages.
Venmo payments are automatically available when your PayPal account is eligible. The Venmo button appears alongside other PayPal payment options for eligible customers. (Coming soon)
The plugin includes automatic webhook verification and retry logic. Failed webhooks are logged and can be manually processed. PayPal also retries failed webhook deliveries.
Yes, when vaulting is enabled in your PayPal account, customers can save their PayPal account for faster checkout on future orders.
Yes, the plugin fully supports WooCommerce’s High-Performance Order Storage feature for improved order management performance.
The plugin includes built-in migration tools for popular PayPal plugins. Go to the gateway settings and use the migration wizard to transfer your existing configuration.
Navigate to WooCommerce > Status > Logs and look for files starting with “funnelkit-paypal-“. Enable debug mode in gateway settings for more detailed logging.
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