PaddlePay – WooCommerce Payments, Subscriptions & License Manager

August 24, 2025   eCommerce

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

Support & Resources

Docs
Videos
Support

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.

Read the Docs
Need Help?

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.

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