How to Add a PayPal Donate Button in WordPress

There are two ways to add a PayPal donate button in WordPress:

Method 1: Using a plugin

1. Go to your WordPress dashboard and click on the “Plugins” tab.
2. Click on the “Add New” button.
3. In the search bar, type “PayPal donate button” and press Enter.
4. Click on the “Install” button next to the plugin you want to use.
5. Once the plugin is installed, click on the “Activate” button.
6. Go to the “Settings” page for the plugin and configure the settings as needed.
7. To add a donation button to your website, go to the “Appearance” tab and click on the “Widgets” button.
8. Drag the “PayPal Donate Button” widget to the widget area where you want to display the button.
9. Configure the widget settings as needed and click on the “Save” button.

Method 2: Using a shortcode

1. Go to your WordPress dashboard and click on the “Posts” tab.
2. Click on the “Add New” button.
3. In the editor, type the following shortcode:

Code snippet

[paypal_donate]

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4. Replace the “amount” placeholder with the amount you want to donate.
5. Replace the “currency” placeholder with the currency you want to donate in.
6. Replace the “text” placeholder with the text you want to display on the button.
7. Click on the “Publish” button to publish your post.

The PayPal donate button will now be displayed on your website.

Here are some additional tips for adding a PayPal donate button in WordPress:

• Make sure to choose a plugin or shortcode that is compatible with your version of WordPress.
• Test the button before you publish it to make sure it is working properly.
• Consider adding a call to action to encourage people to donate.
• Track your donations so you can see how much money you are raising.