PMPro – Donations Add On is an extension for Paid Memberships Pro that allows customers to set an additional donation amount at checkout. It provides a simple way for communities to support organizations and help meet fundraising goals during the standard registration process. The plugin adds a “Make a Gift” option where users can enter a price that is added to the initial payment.
WPExclusive members get access to Donations Add On as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full Paid Memberships Pro collection →
What Is PMPro – Donations Add On?
PMPro – Donations Add On is developed by Paid Memberships Pro and is a membership plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the membership category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for site administrators. This extension solves the problem of rigid checkout pricing by allowing members to contribute more than the base level fee.
The plugin is designed for non-profits, community organizations, and any membership-based platform looking to increase revenue through voluntary gifts. It integrates directly into the existing membership checkout and orders infrastructure without disrupting recurring billing cycles.
PMPro – Donations Add On Features
This extension is built around providing flexible contribution options within the membership signup flow.
Checkout Integration
Donations Add On allows site owners to add optional or required donation fields to any membership level. You can configure a minimum or maximum donation amount to maintain control over the contributions received. The price entered by the user is added specifically to the initial payment collected at checkout, ensuring the total is reflected in the member’s order history.
Donation-Only Levels
Administrators can create separate levels designated as “Donation Only” using the Advanced level template. These levels allow existing members to make one-time contributions without changing their current membership status. This is ideal for one-time fundraising campaigns where you do not want to alter access permissions or recurring billing schedules for your current user base.
Customization and Reporting
The plugin supports preset donation tiers in a dropdown menu, such as $5, $25, or $100, which can entice members to contribute at higher levels. You can also include an “other” option to let users manually set their contribution amount. Furthermore, donation data can be integrated into membership confirmation emails and order receipts using the custom template variable !!donation!!.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the Donations Add On sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid Memberships Pro Premium | $247+/year | 1+ | All Add-ons |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Donations Add On + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Donations Add On plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The current version is 2.3. The plugin receives regular updates to ensure compatibility with the core Paid Memberships Pro framework. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install
- Download the Donations Add On .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to Memberships → Settings → Levels in the WordPress admin
- Edit a level and enable the “Donation Settings” checkbox
Use Cases
Non-Profit Organization Fundraising
Non-profits can use the plugin to collect extra gifts during membership registration in the membership ecosystem. This allows patrons to give more than the base subscription price to support specific causes.
Community Support Tiers
Community sites can offer preset donation amounts to encourage members to contribute more at checkout. Using the dropdown tiers makes it easier for users to select a contribution level that fits their budget.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Developers working on multiple non-profit projects can deploy this extension across various sites with a single subscription through WPExclusive. This reduces overhead while providing premium features to clients.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Allows both preset donation tiers and manual entry fields
- Supports donation-only levels that don’t overwrite current member status
- Includes hook for modifying price and donation components via code
⚠️ Limitations
- Does not automatically adjust recurring billing cycles or trial periods
- Requires Paid Memberships Pro core plugin to be installed and active
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is PMPro – Donations Add On GPL Licensed?
Yes. PMPro – Donations Add On 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 — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get PMPro – Donations Add On on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you PMPro – Donations Add On plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
Explore the full Paid Memberships Pro collection → or browse all WordPress plugins →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PMPro – Donations Add On do?
PMPro – Donations Add On is a membership extension used to accept additional gifts during checkout. Donations Add On lets users add an extra payment amount to their initial membership fee or contribute via special donation-only levels.
Is PMPro – Donations Add On free?
The plugin is a premium extension that typically requires a Paid Memberships Pro paid plan. You can access it through WPExclusive with plans from $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of PMPro – Donations Add On?
The current version is 2.3. The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release.
How much does PMPro – Donations Add On cost?
Paid Memberships Pro plans including all add-ons start at $247/year. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use PMPro – Donations Add On via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
Does Donations Add On affect recurring billing?
No, Donations Add On only modifies the initial payment collected at checkout. It does not change recurring subscription prices or billing cycles unless custom code is applied.
