Give Recurring Donations is a specialized add-on for the GiveWP ecosystem that allows nonprofits to accept daily, weekly, monthly, and annual subscription-based gifts. Statistics show that the average recurring donor gives 42% more per year than one-time donors. This plugin provides the technical framework to turn one-time supporters into sustaining contributors through automated billing.
WPExclusive members get access to Recurring Donations as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full GiveWP collection →
What Is Give Recurring Donations?
Give Recurring Donations is developed by GiveWP and is a payments plugin for WordPress. It is recognized as the platform’s premier add-on for organizations looking to stabilize their monthly revenue. It belongs to the payments category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for nonprofit fundraising.
The plugin solves the problem of unpredictable cash flow by automating the gift collection process. It is designed for nonprofits, religious organizations, and community projects that need to manage long-term donor relationships without manual invoicing.
Give Recurring Donations Features
The core feature set is built around providing flexibility for both the administrator and the donor during the checkout process.
Flexible Subscription Options
Recurring Donations allows for “Donor’s Choice” or “Admin’s Choice” configurations. You can set fixed frequencies like monthly or annually, or allow donors to select their own preferred interval via a checkbox or dropdown. Users can also specify a set number of times a subscription should run, such as a monthly gift that automatically ends after one year.
Multi-level Form Integration
The plugin integrates deeply with GiveWP multi-level forms. You can specify which donation levels are recurring and which are one-time within the same form. For example, a $50 level can be set as a one-time gift, while a $10 level can be configured as a monthly subscription, giving donors clear choices on how they want to support your cause.
Comprehensive Reporting and Management
A dedicated Subscription Revenue report provides analytics on projected income and donor retention. Administrators can view and update subscription records directly in the WordPress dashboard. If a donor needs to change their billing address or cancel their commitment, these actions can be performed from the backend or via the frontend Donor Dashboard.
Multi-Gateway Support
Recurring Donations works with major payment processors including Stripe, PayPal Standard, PayPal Pro, Authorize.net, and GoCardless. It supports credit card payments and direct bank transfers (ACH) through Stripe and Plaid, ensuring that technical barriers don’t prevent donors from completing their subscriptions.
Pricing
Retail pricing for the standalone add-on starts at $149 per year. WPExclusive members access it as part of their comprehensive plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Add-on License | $149/year | 1 Site | Plugin + Support |
| GiveWP Basic Plan | $149/year | 1 Site | Basic Add-ons |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Recurring Donations + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Recurring Donations plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The current version is 2.18.0. The plugin receives regular updates to ensure compatibility with the latest WordPress core and payment gateway APIs. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install
- Download the Recurring Donations .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to Donations → Settings → Add-ons to verify the installation
- Open a donation form and look for the Recurring Donations tab to enable subscriptions
Use Cases
Nonprofit Monthly Giving Programs
Charities can use Recurring Donations to establish a “sustaining members” circle. By encouraging monthly gifts, organizations reduce donor fatigue and spend less time on manual outreach in the payments category.
Religious and Community Tithing
Churches can automate weekly or monthly tithes. This ensures regular support from the congregation even when members are unable to attend in person, providing financial stability for the ministry.
Content Creators and Bloggers
Recurring giving can act as a tool to support a blog or art project. While not strictly for tax-deductible purposes, it allows a community to fund long-term projects through small, regular gifts.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Developers who build websites for several nonprofits can use WPExclusive to provide premium fundraising features to all their clients without individual license overhead. This allows for higher service quality at a lower internal cost.
vs Alternatives
| Feature | Recurring Donations | Mightycause |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Self-hosted WordPress | SaaS Platform |
| Custom Fields | Supported (FFM) | Proprietary |
| Donor Dashboard | Built-in | External |
| Starting Price | $149/year | $99/month |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ❌ |
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Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Seamless daily, weekly, monthly, and annual subscription periods
- Deep technical integration with the core GiveWP reporting engine
- Frontend donor management allows users to update card details or cancel subscriptions
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires the free core GiveWP plugin to be installed and active
- Subscription periods and billing times support varies depending on the payment gateway chosen
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is Give Recurring Donations GPL Licensed?
Yes. Give Recurring Donations is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files from the developer. No injected code, no alterations, and no security risks.
Get Give Recurring Donations on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime. This gives you Give Recurring Donations plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Give Recurring Donations do?
Give Recurring Donations is a payments plugin used to collect regular, automated gifts from supporters. It replaces one-time manual contributions with ongoing subscriptions, helping nonprofits build predictable revenue.
Is Give Recurring Donations free?
Recurring Donations is a premium add-on that requires a paid license or a membership for access. You can access it via WPExclusive from $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of Give Recurring Donations?
The current version is 2.18.0. The plugin is actively maintained by the GiveWP team, and WPExclusive members always receive the most current release.
How much does Give Recurring Donations cost?
Retail pricing starts at $149 per year for a single site. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use Give Recurring Donations via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files, which is fully within GPL terms.
Can donors manage their own subscriptions?
Yes, with Recurring Donations, donors can access a dashboard to cancel or update their billing information without needing administrator assistance.
