WooCommerce Braintree is an official payment gateway extension that allows store owners to accept credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Google Pay through a single integration. The plugin currently has over 10,000 active installations and operates under the name PayPal Enterprise Payments. Agencies rely on this extension to provide clients with a secure, conversion-optimized checkout experience.
WPExclusive members get access to WooCommerce Braintree as part of a full plugin and theme library, plans from $9.99/month. See the full WooCommerce collection →
What Is WooCommerce Braintree plugin?
Braintree for WooCommerce is developed by WooCommerce and is a payment gateway plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the payments category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for processing online transactions.
The extension consolidates multiple major payment methods into one PCI-compliant checkout flow. It is designed for online retailers who want to offer accelerated checkout options without managing multiple processor accounts.
WooCommerce Braintree Features
The plugin brings enterprise-level payment processing directly into your WordPress dashboard.
Multiple Payment Methods
Store owners can accept traditional credit and debit cards alongside modern digital wallets. Supported methods include PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, ACH Direct Debit, and Buy Now Pay Later options. The built-in Fastlane accelerated checkout speeds up the buying process for returning customers, fitting perfectly with other WordPress payment plugins.
Integrated Order Management
Administrators manage payments directly within the WooCommerce interface. You can capture previously authorized transactions, void payments, and issue partial or full refunds. This eliminates the need to log into a separate Braintree or PayPal merchant dashboard for daily order processing.
Security and Compliance
The extension uses Braintree Hosted Fields to collect payment information securely. This method keeps sensitive card data off your server, ensuring full PCI compliance. It also supports SCA and 3D Secure verification to meet regional security mandates, while native fraud tools help detect suspicious orders.
Subscriptions and Pre-Orders Support
The gateway is fully compatible with WooCommerce Subscriptions and WooCommerce Pre-Orders. It tokenizes payment methods and stores them securely. This allows your store to process automatic recurring renewals or delay charges until a pre-ordered item ships.
Pricing
The official extension is available as a free download on the WooCommerce marketplace, though merchants are responsible for standard Braintree and PayPal transaction fees. WPExclusive members access the plugin files directly as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce Marketplace | Free (Requires Braintree Account) | 1 | Plugin Updates |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | WooCommerce Braintree + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Braintree for WooCommerce plus hundreds of other plugins and themes, usually less than one premium license.
WooCommerce Braintree, Latest Version
The current version is 3.11.1. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install?
- Download the WooCommerce Braintree .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments and enable PayPal Enterprise Payments.
- Connect the plugin to your Braintree Direct account and configure your API keys.
WooCommerce Braintree Use Cases
High-Volume Retail Stores
Stores experiencing high cart abandonment add Apple Pay and Google Pay directly to product pages. Customers bypass the traditional cart flow entirely, checking out in seconds using their stored wallet details. This shortens the purchase journey and increases conversion rates, a common goal for WordPress payment plugins.
Subscription Box Businesses
Merchants selling monthly physical goods pair this gateway with WooCommerce Subscriptions. The extension creates secure payment tokens during the first checkout. The system then automatically charges the stored card or PayPal account for all future renewal dates.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Developers standardize their client builds by deploying one unified payment gateway across all stores. Using a single extension reduces plugin conflict risks and simplifies troubleshooting. A WPExclusive membership eliminates per-site licensing limits, covering all client installations under one plan.
WooCommerce Braintree vs Alternatives
| Feature | WooCommerce Braintree | YITH PayPal Braintree | Payment Plugins Braintree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay and Google Pay | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Official WooCommerce Extension | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Product Page Checkout | ✅ Yes (Fastlane) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Starting Price | Free | $89.99/year | Free |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
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Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Supports Apple Pay and Google Pay on product and cart pages.
- Processes refunds and voided transactions directly in the WordPress dashboard.
- Provides PCI-compliant Hosted Fields to secure customer payment data.
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires an SSL certificate and cURL support on your hosting server.
- Approval for a live Braintree merchant account can take several days depending on the region.
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is WooCommerce Braintree GPL Licensed?
Yes. WooCommerce Braintree 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 WooCommerce Braintree on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime, giving you WooCommerce Braintree plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does WooCommerce Braintree do?
WooCommerce Braintree is a payment gateway plugin used to process credit cards, PayPal, and digital wallets. It consolidates multiple payment methods into a single PCI-compliant checkout. Online store owners use it to offer secure, frictionless payments to their customers.
Is WooCommerce Braintree free?
The plugin itself is free to download, but you must pay standard transaction fees to Braintree for processing payments. WPExclusive members access the plugin files directly as part of their subscription.
What is the latest version of WooCommerce Braintree?
The current version is 3.11.1.
How much does WooCommerce Braintree cost?
The official extension is free on the WooCommerce marketplace. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month, covering unlimited sites and the full library.
Is it legal to use WooCommerce Braintree via WPExclusive?
WooCommerce Braintree is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files, fully within GPL terms.
What are the best alternatives to WooCommerce Braintree?
YITH PayPal Braintree and Payment Plugins Braintree are direct alternatives that offer similar hosted fields and multi-wallet support. All are available on WPExclusive within the same membership.
