The Gravity Forms PayPal Payments Standard Add-On is a legacy integration that allows you to collect payments by redirecting users to the PayPal website.
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Technical Specifications & Requirements
| Category | Specification |
| WordPress Version | 5.0 or higher (recommended latest) |
| Gravity Forms | Version 2.4 or higher |
| SSL Certificate | Mandatory. PayPal requires HTTPS for all IPN (Instant Payment Notification) callbacks. |
| PHP Version | 7.4 or higher (8.0+ recommended) |
| PayPal Account | Personal, Premier, or Business account (Business recommended for subscriptions). |
Key Features
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Transaction Types: Supports “Products and Services” (one-time), “Subscriptions” (recurring), and “Donations.”
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IPN Integration: Uses PayPal’s Instant Payment Notification to update entry status in WordPress once a payment is confirmed.
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Conditional Logic: Allows you to trigger the PayPal feed only if specific form criteria are met (e.g., “If Payment Method is PayPal”).
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Post-Payment Actions: Can be configured to send notifications or create WordPress User accounts only after payment is successfully verified.
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Logo Customization: Option to send an image URL to display your brand logo on the PayPal checkout page.
Setup & Configuration
To function correctly, the following must be configured:
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PayPal IPN: You must manually enable Instant Payment Notification in your PayPal account settings and set the notification URL to your website’s home URL.
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PDT (Optional): Payment Data Transfer can be enabled to return the customer to your site immediately after payment.
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Feed Creation: Each form requires a “PayPal Feed” where you map form fields (like Name, Email, and Total) to PayPal parameters.
- Categories: WordPress Plugins
- Tags: Gravity Forms
