EDD Donation & Tip — is a powerful addon for Easy Digital Downloads that provides a simple yet effective way to increase your revenue by accepting donations or tips from your customers. This plugin seamlessly integrates into your EDD checkout process, allowing buyers to add an extra amount to their purchase with a single click. It's a perfect solution for content creators, non-profits, or anyone looking to receive extra support from their community.
With a user-friendly interface and flexible settings, you can fully customize the donation/tip feature to match your store's branding and needs. You can set predefined amounts, allow customers to enter a custom amount, and change all labels and text. The plugin is designed to be lightweight and efficient, ensuring it won’t slow down your website. By offering a non-intrusive way for satisfied customers to show their appreciation, you can unlock a new, meaningful revenue stream for your business or cause.
Why This Is Important
Are you leaving money on the table? Many customers are happy with your products and are willing to give a little extra to show their support, but without an easy option, that opportunity is lost. Statistics show that e-commerce sites with a tipping option can see an average revenue increase of 5-10%. For non-profits, a direct donation appeal at the point of transaction is significantly more effective than separate email campaigns. This plugin solves the problem of "missed connections" by placing a clear, simple call-to-action right where your customers are already engaged and have their payment information ready. It transforms customer goodwill into tangible financial support.
Features
- Seamless integration with the Easy Digital Downloads checkout page.
- Option to accept donations for a cause or tips for your service.
- Display predefined amount suggestions (e.g., $1, $5, $10).
- Allow customers to enter their own custom donation or tip amount.
- Fully customizable labels, titles, and placeholder text.
- Choose the display style: radio buttons, buttons, or an input field.
- Set a minimum required donation/tip amount if needed.
- Option to have a donation amount pre-selected by default.
- Detailed reporting of all donations and tips within EDD reports.
- Lightweight, bloat-free code that does not impact site speed.
Donation Options Compared
| Feature | Predefined Amounts | Custom Amount | Combined Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| User Experience | Fastest choice (1-click) | Maximum flexibility for user | Best of both worlds |
| Best For | Quick tips, small contributions | High-value donations, non-profits | Most general use cases |
| Setup Complexity | Low (enter a few values) | Lowest (enable and go) | Low (enter values and enable custom) |
| Potential Revenue | Consistent, smaller amounts | Higher variance, potential for large sums | Balanced, high potential |
How to install the plugin?
- Download the plugin archive using the button above.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
- Click "Upload Plugin" at the top and select the downloaded ZIP file.
- Install, activate the plugin, and follow the quick setup wizard instructions.
FAQ
Can I use this plugin to collect donations without selling any products?
While the plugin is designed to work on the Easy Digital Downloads checkout page, you can create a free or $0 product (like a "Support Our Cause" download) and customers can then use the donation feature at checkout. This allows you to use the EDD system purely for donation processing.
How are the donations and tips tracked in reports?
The plugin is fully integrated with EDD's reporting system. All tips and donations are logged as separate line items in the order details and are aggregated in the main EDD reports, allowing you to easily track how much extra revenue you are generating through this feature.
Can I customize the text from "Donation" to "Tip" or something else?
Absolutely. All customer-facing text is fully customizable from the plugin's settings page in your WordPress dashboard. You can change the main title, labels for the input fields, and suggested amounts to anything you like, such as "Buy me a coffee," "Support development," or "Leave a tip."
Will this plugin work with any WordPress theme?
Yes, the EDD Donation & Tip plugin is designed to work with any standard WordPress theme that supports Easy Digital Downloads. It inherits its styling from your theme and the EDD plugin to ensure a seamless and consistent look on your checkout page without needing custom CSS.
