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EDD - PayPal Payments Advanced
This plugin adds PayPal Payments Advanced as a payment gateway for Easy Digital Downloads. Customers pay through a checkout popup that stays on your site, so they are not sent off to external PayPal pages. It suits anyone selling digital products with Easy Digital Downloads.
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Released
- Nov 5, 2025
- Developer
- Easy Digital Downloads
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in EDD - PayPal Payments Advanced 1.1.1
Version 1.1.1
Latest
- ImprovedFix an issue where changing the label from the default setting would prevent the checkout button from appearing.
What it does
Many PayPal setups send buyers away to a separate PayPal page to finish paying, then bring them back afterward. That extra step can feel disjointed, especially for a small store that wants checkout to look like part of its own site. This plugin connects PayPal Payments Advanced to Easy Digital Downloads so the payment happens in a checkout popup on your website. Buyers stay on your pages from cart to confirmation, and the orders flow into the same Easy Digital Downloads order management you already use.
The popup can be styled to match your brand, and it is responsive, so it works on phones as well as desktops. Payments run through PayPal's processing with PCI compliance, encryption and PayPal's fraud detection tools. You can accept multiple currencies and review transaction reports to keep an eye on payments. The gateway fits stores selling eBooks, software, music or other digital downloads that want PayPal as a payment option without an off-site redirect. The checkout button label can also be changed from its default.
Best for
- Easy Digital Downloads stores that want PayPal without redirects
- Sellers of eBooks, software or music files
- Digital product shops selling to international customers
Features
On-site PayPal checkout
Customers complete PayPal payments in a popup on your own site instead of being redirected to external PayPal pages during checkout.
Easy Digital Downloads integration
Built to work with Easy Digital Downloads, so PayPal transactions tie into the platform's existing checkout and order management.
Secure payment processing
Transactions are handled with PCI compliance and encryption, helping protect both the store and the buyers who pay through it.
Mobile-friendly payment popup
The checkout popup uses a responsive design so it displays and works properly on phones, tablets and desktop screens.
Customizable payment forms
Adjust the checkout popup to match your brand style, giving buyers a consistent look from your product pages through to payment.
Multiple currency support
Accept payments in multiple currencies, which is useful when your digital products sell to customers in different countries.
PayPal fraud protection
Uses PayPal's fraud detection tools to help reduce the risk of fraudulent transactions reaching your store.
Transaction reports
Review payment data and reporting tools to monitor sales and keep track of the transactions processed through PayPal.
Questions about EDD - PayPal Payments Advanced
Do customers leave my site to pay with PayPal?
No. The plugin shows a checkout popup on your own site, so buyers complete their PayPal payment without being redirected to external PayPal pages. This keeps the whole checkout inside your Easy Digital Downloads store.
Does this work without Easy Digital Downloads?
It is built specifically for Easy Digital Downloads and integrates with its checkout and order management. It is meant to add PayPal Payments Advanced as a gateway to an Easy Digital Downloads store, so you need that platform running on your site.
Can I make the checkout popup match my store's design?
Yes. The payment forms are customizable, so you can tailor the popup to your brand style. The popup is also responsive, so it adapts to mobile and desktop screens, and you can change the checkout button label from its default setting.
Can I accept payments in currencies other than US dollars?
Yes, the plugin supports multiple currencies. That lets you take PayPal payments from customers in other countries who prefer to pay in their own currency.
Is EDD - PayPal Payments Advanced free?
The code of EDD - PayPal Payments Advanced is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of EDD - PayPal Payments Advanced is this?
Version 1.1.1, released Nov 5, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update EDD - PayPal Payments Advanced?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of EDD - PayPal Payments Advanced automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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