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Donor Merchant
What Donor Merchant is
Donor Merchant is a WordPress donation plugin for collecting one-time and recurring gifts. It works with Stripe and PayPal, supporting cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and ACH through Stripe. Stripe subscriptions enable monthly, quarterly and yearly donations. Campaigns can have separate donation forms, goal thermometers and stories. Donor records include giving history and lifetime totals, with search, filters and CSV export. The plugin can issue customizable email receipts, PDF receipts and year-end giving statements. Donor records stay in the site's WordPress database and can be exported. Stripe or PayPal handles card details, which do not reach the site's server; donation totals are verified server-side and webhooks are signature-checked. The maker says it charges no platform or transaction fee, though payment processing fees from Stripe or PayPal still apply. The free plan includes all features, with no account or card required. The .Org plan is $29 a month, and Agency is $149 a month. Getting started requires a WordPress 6.0 or later site with HTTPS and a free Stripe or PayPal account.
Who it suits
Donor Merchant suits WordPress site owners who want to collect one-time or recurring donations and manage donor records from their site. It also fits organizations that need campaign forms, automated receipts, exportable records and payment options through Stripe or PayPal.
What it does well
- Free plan includes all features.
- Supports Stripe and PayPal payments.
- Recurring giving can be monthly, quarterly or yearly.
- Donor records include search, filters and CSV export.
- Provides email and PDF receipts and year-year statements.
- No platform or transaction fee is charged by the maker.
What to know first
- Requires a WordPress 6.0 or later site with HTTPS.
- Stripe or PayPal processing fees still apply.
- No free trial is offered.
Limits
The Free plan includes all features and no platform fees, but Stripe or PayPal processing fees still apply. The lowest paid plan, .Org, costs $29 a month and adds priority email support, setup help and fundraising guidance.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | forever · All features · no platform fees · no account or card required | Free |
| Agency | month-to-month; cancel any time · Everything in .Org · same-day priority response during business hours · support across client sites · onboarding call · custom development and integration help | $149 a month |
| .Org | month-to-month; cancel any time · Every Free feature · priority email support next business day · setup help · fundraising guidance · roadmap input | $29 a month |
As donormerchant.com lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Use a WordPress 6.0 or later site with HTTPS.
- Create a free Stripe or PayPal account.
- Visit the Donor Merchant website and choose the Free plan or a paid plan.
- Install the plugin on the WordPress site.
- Set up donation forms and connect the payment provider.
Verdict
Choose Donor Merchant if your organization uses WordPress and needs donation forms, recurring gifts, donor records and receipts with a free plan. Look elsewhere if you do not have a WordPress 6.0 or later site with HTTPS, or need to avoid payment processor fees.
Questions
Is Donor Merchant free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing, billed forever, and includes all features. No account or card is required.
How much do the paid plans cost?
The .Org plan is $29 a month. Agency is $149 a month.
Which payment methods does it support?
It supports Stripe and PayPal, including cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay; ACH is available through Stripe.
What does Donor Merchant require?
You need a WordPress 6.0 or later site with HTTPS and a free Stripe or PayPal account.
Can donor records be exported?
Yes. Records are stored in the site's WordPress database and can be exported to CSV.
What integrations are listed?
The pricing page lists Zapier webhooks and Mailchimp sync; the features page also names Make webhooks.
Facts from Donor Merchant's own pages
- Campaigns
- Campaigns can use separate donation forms, goal thermometers, amounts, and stories. · donormerchant.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Data ownership
- Donor records are stored in the site's WordPress database and can be exported to CSV. · donormerchant.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Donor tools
- The donor database tracks giving history and lifetime totals and provides search, filters, and CSV export. · donormerchant.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Fees
- The maker says it charges no platform or transaction fee; Stripe or PayPal processing fees still apply. · donormerchant.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The pricing page lists Zapier webhooks and Mailchimp sync; the features page also names Make webhooks. · donormerchant.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Payments
- It supports Stripe and PayPal, including cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH through Stripe. · donormerchant.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Product
- Donor Merchant is a WordPress donation plugin for accepting one-time and recurring donations. · donormerchant.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Receipts
- It provides automatic customizable email receipts, PDF receipts, and year-end giving statements. · donormerchant.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Recurring gifts
- The plugin supports monthly, quarterly, and yearly giving through Stripe subscriptions. · donormerchant.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Security
- Card details are handled by Stripe or PayPal and do not reach the site's server; donation totals are verified server-side and webhooks are signature-checked. · donormerchant.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Setup requirement
- The maker says users need a WordPress 6.0 or later site with HTTPS and a free Stripe or PayPal account. · donormerchant.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to its documentation and contact page for help; paid plans offer priority and hands-on support. · donormerchant.com, 30 Sept 2026
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