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PMPro - Auto-Renewal Checkbox
This is an add-on plugin for Paid Memberships Pro that places an auto-renewal checkbox on your membership checkout page. Members tick the box to agree to recurring payments, or leave it unticked to pay once. It gives your members a clear, explicit choice about renewals.
Install this firstPlease install the Paid Memberships Pro Plugin from here before installing the Add-ons
Go to product- Version
- 0.4.3
- Released
- Sep 28, 2026
- Developer
- Paid Memberships Pro
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $1.03 on its own
- Topics
- Membership Plugins
What’s new in PMPro - Auto-Renewal Checkbox 0.4.3
Version 0.4.3 · Sep 28, 2026
Latest
- SecurityThe PayPal Express next payment date is now only read from validated PayPal IPN requests when cancelling.
- SecurityEscaped the auto-renewal checkbox label at checkout and added direct file access protection.
- ImprovedResolved Plugin Check security warnings.
- FixedFixed a fatal error at 2Checkout checkout on PHP 8 and saved the auto-renew choice before sending members to 2Checkout.
What it does
Membership sites often have to decide between charging every member on a recurring schedule or selling one-time access. Some members want automatic renewals, and others prefer to renew by hand. This add-on lets you offer both at checkout. A checkbox asks the member whether they want their membership to renew automatically, and their answer is saved with the order. Because the choice is explicit, members know up front whether they are agreeing to recurring payments, which can help with consent requirements such as GDPR.
The plugin works inside Paid Memberships Pro, so you need that core plugin running on your site. Once active, the checkbox appears in the checkout form, and you can adjust its text, style and placement to match your site's look. The release notes show it handling gateways such as PayPal Express and 2Checkout, including saving the member's auto-renew choice before sending them to 2Checkout. For custom setups, hooks and filters let developers change how the feature behaves.
Best for
- Paid Memberships Pro sites offering optional recurring billing
- Membership owners who need clear consent for recurring payments
- Developers building custom membership checkout flows
Features
Auto-renewal opt-in checkbox
Adds a checkbox to the checkout page so each member decides whether their membership renews automatically or ends after the current period.
Explicit recurring payment consent
Members actively agree to recurring charges by ticking the box, which supports consent requirements such as GDPR for subscription billing.
Custom text, style and placement
Change the checkbox label wording, its styling and where it sits in the checkout form so it fits your site's branding.
Built for Paid Memberships Pro
Works as an add-on to the Paid Memberships Pro core plugin and fits into its existing membership checkout flow.
Payment gateway handling
Works with gateways including PayPal Express and 2Checkout, and saves the member's auto-renew choice before redirecting them to 2Checkout.
Mobile-friendly checkout
The checkbox is designed to be easy to read and use on phones and tablets as well as desktop screens.
Hooks and filters
Developers can use hooks and filters to adjust how the auto-renewal option behaves on more advanced membership setups.
PMPro - Auto-Renewal Checkbox older versions
- 0.4.2May 171 improvement
- 0.4.1Nov 6, 20251 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about PMPro - Auto-Renewal Checkbox
Do I need Paid Memberships Pro for this to work?
Yes. PMPro - Auto-Renewal Checkbox is an add-on for the Paid Memberships Pro core plugin. It adds its checkbox to the Paid Memberships Pro checkout form, so the core plugin must be active on your site.
What happens if a member leaves the checkbox unticked?
The checkbox lets members choose whether their membership renews automatically. If they do not tick it, they are not opting in to automatic renewal, so they are not agreeing to recurring payments at checkout.
Can I change what the checkbox says and how it looks?
Yes. You can customize the checkbox text, its style and its placement on the checkout page so it matches your site's branding. Developers can also use hooks and filters for deeper changes.
Does it work with PayPal Express and 2Checkout?
The plugin's release notes cover both gateways. It reads PayPal Express next payment dates from validated IPN requests when cancelling, and it saves the auto-renew choice before sending members to 2Checkout.
Is PMPro - Auto-Renewal Checkbox free?
The code of PMPro - Auto-Renewal Checkbox 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 PMPro - Auto-Renewal Checkbox is this?
Version 0.4.3, released Sep 28, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update PMPro - Auto-Renewal Checkbox?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of PMPro - Auto-Renewal Checkbox automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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