Title: Bookster PayPal Addon Author: Bookster Published: July 17, 2024 Last modified: April 22, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/bookster-paypal/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3123794) ![](https://ps.w.org/bookster-paypal/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3123656) # Bookster PayPal Addon By [Bookster](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bookster/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/bookster-paypal.3.2.0.zip) * [Details](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/bookster-paypal/#description) * [Reviews](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/bookster-paypal/#reviews) * [Installation](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/bookster-paypal/#installation) * [Development](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/bookster-paypal/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookster-paypal/) ## Description Accept PayPal payments directly in your Bookster booking form. 📌 [View Demo](https://demo.wpbookster.com/consulting/) With this plugin, your clients and customers can pay easily with credit cards, debit cards, or PayPal balance. A secure checkout is now integrated seamlessly into your appointment booking process. ### Who This Is Perfect For * Hair salons requiring deposits to reduce no-shows * Consultants collecting payment before sessions * Fitness trainers taking class payments upfront * Tutors accepting lesson payments in advance * Any service business that wants guaranteed payment when customers book ### 🔷 Key Features ### Quick Setup (No Coding Required) Install the addon, get your PayPal API credentials, paste them into the settings, and you’re done. The entire setup takes about 5 minutes following our step-by-step guide in the **Installation** tab. ### Secure & Trusted * All payment processing happens on PayPal’s secure servers (PCI-compliant) * Customer credit card information never touches your WordPress site * Customers stay on your site during checkout (embedded PayPal experience) * SSL/HTTPS automatically enforced for payment pages ### Seamless Integration * PayPal button appears automatically in your existing booking forms * Customers complete payment without leaving your website * Works with all Bookster features (multiple services, staff selection, custom fields) ### Professional Customer Experience * Instant payment confirmation emails sent automatically * Customers receive PayPal receipt plus your booking confirmation * Clear payment status shown in customer dashboard ## Screenshots * [[ * Fill out your PayPal account info in Bookster settings * [[ ## Installation ### Requirements Check Before installing, verify you have: * ✅ Bookster core plugin version 2.2.0 or higher (check **Plugins Installed Plugins**) * ✅ WordPress 5.0 or higher * ✅ PayPal Business account (create free at paypal.com if needed) ### Step 1: Install the Addon **Quick Install:** 1. Go to **Plugins Add New** 2. Search for “Bookster PayPal” 3. Click **Install Now** next to Bookster PayPal Addon 4. Click **Activate** when installation completes **Upload ZIP:** 1. Go to **Plugins Add New** 2. Click **Upload Plugin** 3. Choose the ZIP file and click **Install Now** 4. Click **Activate Plugin** ### Step 2: Get Your PayPal API Credentials You need two pieces of information from PayPal: Client ID and Client Secret. 1. Log in to your PayPal Business account at paypal.com 2. Click **My Apps & Credentials** in top menu 3. Copy the **Client ID** shown 4. In WordPress, go to **Bookster Settings Payment** 5. Enable PayPal and paste your Client ID and Client Secret respectively. ### Step 3: Test and go live Before going live, test the payment flow: 1. Keep API Mode set to **Sandbox** 2. Create a PayPal Sandbox test account at developer.paypal.com 3. Visit your booking page and create a test appointment 4. Use sandbox test credentials when checking out 5. Verify the booking appears as “Paid” in **Bookster Calendar** 6. Check that you received confirmation emails When testing works perfectly: 1. Return to **Bookster Settings Payment** 2. Change API Mode to **Live** 3. Click **Save Settings** 4. You’re now accepting real payments! ## FAQ ### Do customers need a PayPal account to pay? No. Customers can pay with any credit or debit card without creating a PayPal account. When they click “Pay with PayPal”, they see options to either log in to PayPal OR pay as a guest with a card. ### What happens if a payment fails? The booking is not confirmed. The customer sees an error message and can either: * Try again with a different payment method * Update their payment information * Contact you directly You won’t see failed payment attempts in your bookings list, only successful payments create confirmed bookings. ### Are there PayPal fees? Yes, PayPal charges standard processing fees (usually around 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction in the US). These fees are deducted from what you receive. Check PayPal’s current rates for your country at paypal.com/fees. ### Can I use this with Bookster’s free version? Yes! This addon works perfectly with the free Bookster plugin. You don’t need Bookster Pro to accept PayPal payments. ### What’s the difference between Sandbox and Live mode? * **Sandbox Mode**: For testing. Uses fake money and test PayPal accounts. Transactions aren’t real. * **Live Mode**: For real business. Uses your actual PayPal account and processes real payments. Always test in Sandbox mode first before switching to Live. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Bookster PayPal Addon” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Bookster ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bookster/) [Translate “Bookster PayPal Addon” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/bookster-paypal) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bookster-paypal/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/bookster-paypal/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/bookster-paypal/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/bookster-paypal/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### Apr 22, 2026 – Version 3.2.0 * Improved: Work with Bookster Core 3.2.0 #### Mar 9, 2026 – Version 3.0.0 * Improved: Integrate with Bookster v3 Addon Page * Improved: Update several libraries #### Jan 07, 2026 – Version 2.2.0 * New: Integrate with the Booking Template addon * Improved: Better Booking Form UI #### Feb 21, 2025 – Version 2.1.0 * Improved: Compatible with Bookster version 2.1.0 * Improved: UI/UX #### Oct 2, 2024 – Version 2.0.0 * Added: Compatibility with Bookster v2.0.0 #### Aug 14, 2024 – Version 1.0.1 * Improved: UI * Compatible with Bookster version 1.3.0 #### Jul 17, 2024 – Version 1.0.0 ## Meta * Version **3.2.0** * Last updated **2 weeks ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 6.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bookster-paypal/) * Tags * [appointments](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/appointments/)[checkout](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/checkout/) [online payments](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/online-payments/)[payments](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/payments/) [paypal](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/paypal/) * [Advanced View](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/bookster-paypal/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookster-paypal/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookster-paypal/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Bookster ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bookster/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookster-paypal/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://wpbookster.com/)