Plugin Updated Nov 5, 2025

EDD - PayPal Website Payments Pro and PayPal Express Gateway

by Easy Digital Downloads easydigitaldownloads.com v1.4.7 Unlimited sites

This plugin is a payment gateway add-on for Easy Digital Downloads. It connects your store to PayPal Website Payments Pro for on-site card processing and to PayPal Express Checkout for buyers who prefer to pay with their PayPal account.

Version: 1.4.7
Released: Sep 22, 2022
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 Website Payments Pro and PayPal Express Gateway 1.4.7

Version 1.4.7 · Sep 22, 2022 Latest

NewPayPal Pro/Express refunds can be initiated within EDD 3.0.
FixedTransaction ID URLs did not correctly link to the PayPal transaction.
ImprovedUpdate how licensing is instantiated.
ImprovedRefactor how the plugin is booted and checks for requirements.

What it does

Sellers of digital products often want to take card payments without sending buyers off to another page, while still offering PayPal to customers who already have an account. EDD - PayPal Website Payments Pro and PayPal Express Gateway covers both cases inside Easy Digital Downloads. Website Payments Pro lets customers enter card details during checkout on your own site, and Express Checkout gives PayPal account holders a quick way to finish a purchase with a few clicks.

Because it works within Easy Digital Downloads, orders, payments and customer data stay in the same place you already manage your store. You can start refunds for Pro and Express payments from inside Easy Digital Downloads, and transaction IDs link through to the matching PayPal transaction. Transaction logs and payment reporting help with bookkeeping, and currency and localization support suits stores that sell to international buyers. It fits shops selling eBooks, software, digital art and other downloadable content.

Best for

Easy Digital Downloads stores selling eBooks or software
Digital art and download shops wanting on-site card payments
Sellers who want both card and PayPal account checkout

Features

On-site card processing

PayPal Website Payments Pro handles credit card payments directly during checkout, so customers can pay by card without leaving your website.

PayPal Express Checkout

Buyers with a PayPal account can complete a purchase quickly through Express Checkout, which takes only a few clicks to finish.

Refunds from your dashboard

Refunds for PayPal Pro and Express payments can be started from within Easy Digital Downloads, so you do not need to handle them separately.

Linked transaction IDs

Transaction IDs on your orders link to the corresponding PayPal transaction, making it simpler to look up the details of any payment.

Transaction logs and reporting

Detailed transaction logs and payment reporting give you records for financial tracking and for reconciling payments against your orders.

Currency and localization support

Currency and localization support helps you serve international buyers who want to pay in a familiar format.

Customizable checkout options

Checkout options can be adjusted to match the look of your brand, keeping the payment step consistent with the rest of your store.

Questions about EDD - PayPal Website Payments Pro and PayPal Express Gateway

Do customers have to leave my site to pay by card?

No. With PayPal Website Payments Pro, card details are entered during checkout on your own site. Customers who choose PayPal Express Checkout pay using their PayPal account instead, which is a quick option for people who already have one.

Can I issue refunds without logging into PayPal?

Yes. Refunds for PayPal Pro and PayPal Express payments can be initiated from within Easy Digital Downloads, so you can handle them alongside the rest of your order management.

Does this work with any WordPress store plugin?

It is built for Easy Digital Downloads. Orders, payments and customer data sync with that platform, so it suits stores already using Easy Digital Downloads to sell digital products.

Can I sell to customers in other countries?

The gateway includes currency and localization support aimed at international buyers, which helps if your digital products sell outside your home market.

Is EDD - PayPal Website Payments Pro and PayPal Express Gateway free?

The code of EDD - PayPal Website Payments Pro and PayPal Express Gateway 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 Website Payments Pro and PayPal Express Gateway is this?

Version 1.4.7, released Sep 22, 2022. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update EDD - PayPal Website Payments Pro and PayPal Express Gateway?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of EDD - PayPal Website Payments Pro and PayPal Express Gateway automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.