PaddlePay EDD – Easy Digital Downloads Payments, Subscriptions & License Manager

Last Update: 21 January 2026

PaddlePay connects your Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) store to Paddle for frictionless global payments, subscriptions, and software licensing, right inside WordPress. Sell one-time products or recurring subscriptions, issue and validate license keys, and view rich analytics in your WP dashboard.

No more tab-hopping between dashboards or wrangling taxes and invoices, Paddle handles the heavy lifting; PaddlePay brings it to EDD.

Perfect for SaaS, desktop apps, WordPress plugins/themes, and any digital product.

Key Features

Paddle Payment Gateway Integration: Accept global payments via PayPal, Apple Pay, credit cards, and more. Paddle handles VAT compliance, fraud protection, and currency conversion. So, you don’t have to.
Subscription & Recurring Billing: Native support for EDD Recurring Payments. Easily manage renewals, upgrades, downgrades, and cancellations with zero coding.
License Manager for Digital Products: Automatically generate and validate licenses post-purchase. Perfect for software vendors, theme developers, and plugin creators.
Global Tax & Compliance Made Easy: PaddlePay takes care of international tax regulations, including EU VAT, so you stay compliant without lifting a finger.
Real-Time Sync & Refund Handling: Sync transactions, refunds, and customer data between Paddle and WooCommerce for a unified backend experience.
No-Code Setup & Developer Friendly: Get started in minutes with intuitive setup. Advanced users can customize workflows via hooks and filters.
One-time & Subscriptions: Flexible billing options for any product type
Built-in License Manager: Native license generation and validation
Analytics in WordPress: Track performance and sales directly from your dashboard
Paddle Taxes & Invoices: Automated invoicing and tax handling across regions
Fraud & Chargeback Shield: Advanced protection against fraudulent activity and disputes

Why PaddlePay?

Sell faster: Map EDD products to Paddle prices in minutes.
Subscriptions made simple: Trials, recurring billing, upgrades/downgrades—handled by Paddle.
One dashboard (yours): See revenue, MRR, subscribers, refunds, and top products inside WordPress.
Global-ready: VAT/GST compliance & invoicing via Paddle. Stop worrying about tax law.
Smooth checkout: Optimized Paddle Checkout with Cards, Apple Pay & PayPal.
Software licensing: Built-in License Manager & REST API for apps, plugins, and themes.

Core Features

Payments & Subscriptions

One-time charges for digital downloads, lifetime plans, add-ons.
Recurring subscriptions (monthly, yearly, custom intervals) with trial support.
Inline/Overlay Checkout via Paddle for higher conversions.
Coupons & discounts synced with Paddle (percentage or fixed).
Refund syncing – display and track refunds without leaving WordPress.
Fraud protection & SCA handled by Paddle.

License Manager (Built-in)

Generate & issue keys on purchase (per product/plan).
Activation limits (devices/sites), expiry, and status control.
REST API for activate, validate, deactivate; perfect for desktop apps, WP plugins/themes, and mobile apps.
Bulk import (CSV/TXT) and duplicate detection.
License insights: total, active, expired, last check-ins.

EDD Integration

Map EDD products to Paddle Prices/Plans via a simple product panel.
Checkout compatible with EDD default checkout and Gutenberg blocks.
Order notes & meta enriched with Paddle transaction details.
Webhooks auto-handled (purchase completed, renewal, refund, cancellation).

Analytics in Your WP Dashboard

At-a-glance KPIs: Total revenue, MRR, active subscriptions, licenses issued.
Sales charts: One-time vs Subscriptions vs Combined (daily/weekly/monthly).
Subscription funnel: Trials started → Converted → Canceled → Churn rate.
Top products & customers with revenue breakdown.
Geo overview (customer map) and refund trends.

Developer-Friendly

Clean REST endpoints (e.g., license activate/validate/deactivate).
Hooks & filters for custom flows and automation.
Structured models for Paddle transaction data.
Secure storage of tokens and transaction payloads.

What You’ll Love

No more jumping to Paddle for every task—configure once, sell on autopilot.
Single source of truth for orders, customers, licenses, and analytics.
Seamless buyer experience with modern checkout and multiple payment options.
Tax & invoicing handled by Paddle—focus on growth, not compliance.

Screens You Get

PaddlePay Dashboard: KPIs, charts (revenue, MRR, churn), top products.
Transactions: Paddle transaction list & detail view.
Licenses: Issue, import, search, filter, revoke, extend.
Settings: Connect API Token & Key, map products, checkout options, webhook status.

Quick Start

Install & activate PaddlePay on your Easy Digital Downloads site.
Paste your Paddle API Key & Auth Token in Settings.
In an EDD product, enable Paddle and pick a Price/Plan.
Publish and start selling one-time or subscription products.

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Feature Checklist

✔ One-time payments (digital goods)
✔ Subscriptions (trial, recurring, upgrades)
✔ Built-in License Manager + REST API
✔ Analytics & KPI widgets in WordPress
✔ Refund syncing & notes
✔ Coupons/discounts via Paddle
✔ Paddle Checkout (Cards, Apple Pay, PayPal)
✔ Webhook events handled automatically
✔ EDD Checkout compatible
✔ Secure token storage
✔ Lightweight, developer-friendly

Compatibility & Requirements

WordPress 6.0+
Easy Digital Downloads 3.0+
Paddle account (Seller)
PHP 8.1+ recommended

FAQ

Does Paddle handle taxes & invoices?
Yes. Paddle manages VAT/GST and issues compliant invoices to your customers.

Can I sell both one-time and subscriptions?
Absolutely. Map each EDD product to a Paddle Price (one-time) or Plan (recurring).

Will it work for my app or plugin?
Yes. Use the built-in License Manager & REST API to activate/validate licenses in your software.

Do I need to open Paddle every time?
No. Most daily tasks—orders, refunds view, analytics, licenses—are inside your WordPress dashboard.

Grow faster with PaddlePay—sell, subscribe, and license your products without leaving WordPress.

Change Logs

21 January 2026 & Version 1.0.0

**Initial Released PaddlePay For EDD