PaddlePay – WooCommerce Payments, Subscriptions & License Manager

PaddlePay – WooCommerce Payments, Subscriptions & License Manager

PaddlePay connects your WooCommerce store to Paddle for frictionless global payments, subscriptions, and software licensing—right inside WordPress. Sell one-time products or recurring subscriptions, issue and validate license keys, and view rich analytics in your WP dashboard. No more tab-hopping between dashboards or wrangling taxes and invoices—Paddle handles the heavy lifting; PaddlePay brings it to WooCommerce.

Perfect for SaaS, desktop apps, WordPress plugins/themes, and any digital product.

• One-time & Subscriptions
• Built-in License Manager
• Analytics in WordPress
• No Custom Code Needed
• Paddle Taxes & Invoices
• Fraud & Chargeback Shield

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Why PaddlePay?

• Sell faster: Map WooCommerce products to Paddle prices in minutes.
• Subscriptions made simple: Trials, recurring billing, upgrades/downgrades—handled by Paddle.
• One dashboard (yours): See revenue, MRR, subscribers, refunds, and top products inside WordPress.
• Global-ready: VAT/GST compliance & invoicing via Paddle. Stop worrying about tax law.
• Smooth checkout: Optimized Paddle Checkout with Cards, Apple Pay & PayPal.
• Software licensing: Built-in License Manager & REST API for apps, plugins, and themes.

Core Features

Payments & Subscriptions

• One-time charges for digital downloads, lifetime plans, add-ons.
• Recurring subscriptions (monthly, yearly, custom intervals) with trial support.
• Inline/Overlay Checkout via Paddle for higher conversions.
• Coupons & discounts synced with Paddle (percentage or fixed).
• Refund syncing – display and track refunds without leaving WordPress.
• Fraud protection & SCA handled by Paddle.

License Manager (Built-in)

• Generate & issue keys on purchase (per product/plan).
• Activation limits (devices/sites), expiry, and status control.
• REST API for activate, validate, deactivate; perfect for desktop apps, WP plugins/themes, and mobile apps.
• Bulk import (CSV/TXT) and duplicate detection.
• License insights: total, active, expired, last check-ins.

WooCommerce Integration

• Map Woo products to Paddle Prices/Plans via a simple product panel.
• Block & Classic Checkout compatible (Gutenberg & classic shortcode).
• Order notes & meta enriched with Paddle transaction details.
• Webhooks auto-handled (purchase completed, renewal, refund, cancellation).

Analytics in Your WP Dashboard

• At-a-glance KPIs: Total revenue, MRR, active subscriptions, licenses issued.
• Sales charts: One-time vs Subscriptions vs Combined (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Subscription funnel: Trials started → Converted → Canceled → Churn rate.
• Top products & customers with revenue breakdown.
• Geo overview (customer map) and refund trends.

Developer-Friendly

• Clean REST endpoints (e.g., license activate/validate/deactivate).
• Hooks & filters for custom flows and automation.
• Structured models for Paddle transaction data.
• Secure storage of tokens and transaction payloads.

What You’ll Love

• No more jumping to Paddle for every task—configure once, sell on autopilot.
• Single source of truth for orders, customers, licenses, and analytics.
• Seamless buyer experience with modern checkout and multiple payment options.
• Tax & invoicing handled by Paddle—focus on growth, not compliance.

Screens You Get

• PaddlePay Dashboard: KPIs, charts (revenue, MRR, churn), top products.
• Transactions: Paddle transaction list & detail view.
• Licenses: Issue, import, search, filter, revoke, extend.
• Settings: Connect API Token & Key, map products, checkout options, webhook status.

Quick Start

1. Install & activate PaddlePay on your WooCommerce site.
2. Paste your Paddle API Key & Auth Token in Settings.
3. In a Woo product, enable Paddle and pick a Price/Plan.
4. Publish and start selling one-time or subscription products.

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Feature Checklist

• ✔ One-time payments (digital goods)
• ✔ Subscriptions (trial, recurring, upgrades)
• ✔ Built-in License Manager + REST API
• ✔ Analytics & KPI widgets in WordPress
• ✔ Refund syncing & notes
• ✔ Coupons/discounts via Paddle
• ✔ Paddle Checkout (Cards, Apple Pay, PayPal)
• ✔ Webhook events handled automatically
• ✔ WooCommerce Blocks & Classic Checkout
• ✔ Secure token storage
• ✔ Lightweight, developer-friendly

Compatibility & Requirements

• WordPress 6.0+
• WooCommerce 9.0+
• Paddle account (Seller)
• PHP 8.1+ recommended

FAQ

Does Paddle handle taxes & invoices?
Yes. Paddle manages VAT/GST and issues compliant invoices to your customers.

Can I sell both one-time and subscriptions?
Absolutely. Map each WooCommerce product to a Paddle Price (one-time) or Plan (recurring).

Will it work for my app or plugin?
Yes. Use the built-in License Manager & REST API to activate/validate licenses in your software.

Do I need to open Paddle every time?
No. Most daily tasks—orders, refunds view, analytics, licenses—are inside your WordPress dashboard.

Grow faster with PaddlePay—sell, subscribe, and license your products without leaving WordPress.