Free WordPress donate button plugin
Install and set up in under 5 minutes
Keep 100% of every donation you receive
Customise your button to match your brand
Start integrating Zeffy to WordPress in four easy steps
STEP #1
Install the Plugin
Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New, and search for "Zeffy Donate Button." Click Install, then Activate. That's it, no developer needed.
STEP #2
Create Your Zeffy Form
If you haven't already, sign up for a free Zeffy account. Then, create a donation form using our builder, add your branding, set giving amounts, choose your donation types (one-time, recurring, or both). This also works with all other Zeffy forms (events, memberships...).
STEP #3
Connect your campaign
In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings > Zeffy and paste your Zeffy campaign URL in the dedicated field. This links your donation form to your WordPress site automatically.
STEP #4
Add the Donate Button to Any Page
Open any page of your WordPress website where you want to collect donations. Use the shortcodes provided in the WordPress plugin documentation to either embed your full donation form right on the page or add a donate button that opens the form in a popup. You choose how it looks, the donate button plugin handles the rest.
WordPress for not-for-profits just got better
WordPress gives your not-for-profit full control over your website's design, content, and functionality. Now, with Zeffy's free donate button plugin, you can turn that flexibility into real fundraising power.
Embed donation forms or add a donate button anywhere on your site, for general donations, events, peer-to-peer campaigns, and more. Your supporters can give using credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay, with the option to set up recurring gifts in a single click.
Behind the scenes, Zeffy automatically tracks every donation, issues a receipt for every gift, and syncs supporter data to your donor management dashboard. If your organisation is DGR-endorsed, gifts of $2 or more are receipted as tax-deductible. You get a full CRM, email tools, and real-time reporting, all included, all free.
No platform fees. No transaction fees. No credit card fees. Every dollar your supporters give goes directly to your cause.
WordPress pricing for not-for-profits
WordPress offers several plan options, from a free plan to paid Business and eCommerce plans. While the free plan is great for getting started, only paid plans let you install plugins or add third-party embed code.
The good news? Zeffy's WordPress plugin is completely free, no subscription, no hidden costs, no per-transaction charges. We stay free thanks to optional tips from donors. Not-for-profits keep 100% of what they raise, and there are no platform, transaction, or credit card fees. Ever.
Questions about the Zeffy WordPress plugin
What is Zeffy?
Zeffy is the only 100% free fundraising platform for not-for-profits. We provide donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, an online store, donor management (CRM), email marketing, and more, all without charging any fees. Over 100,000 not-for-profits have raised more than US$2 billion through Zeffy.
Is Zeffy really free?
Yes. Zeffy doesn't charge platform fees, transaction fees, or credit card fees. Not-for-profits keep 100% of every dollar raised. We're funded by optional tips from donors, they're never required, and if donors choose not to tip, you still keep 100% of the donation.
How does Zeffy make money?
When a donor makes a contribution through Zeffy, they have the option to leave a small tip to help keep the platform free. Tips are completely optional and separate from the donation. This model keeps Zeffy fully independent and sustainable.
How does the WordPress plugin work?
After installing and activating the Zeffy Donate Button plugin from the WordPress Plugin Directory, you paste any Zeffy form URL into the plugin settings, whether it's a donation form, event page, peer-to-peer campaign, or anything else you've created on Zeffy. Then you use simple shortcodes on any page or post to either embed the form directly or add a button that opens it in a popup. No coding required.
Can I use multiple donation forms on my site?
Yes. The plugin uses a default campaign URL, but you can easily point any shortcode to a different campaign. This means you can have different donation forms for different campaigns, pages, or purposes across your site.
What payment methods can donors use?
Donors can give using all major credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay. You can also enable recurring donations, one-time gifts, and in-honour/memorial giving options.
Is Zeffy legit?
Absolutely. Zeffy is a certified B Corp trusted by over 100,000 not-for-profits across the US, Canada, the UK and Australia. We've processed more than US$2 billion in donations and are backed by top-tier investors who share our commitment to making powerful technology accessible to every not-for-profit.
Supporting your fundraising efforts from start to finish
100,000 not-for-profits fundraise with Zeffy
Zeffy has been supporting not-for-profits for the last 7 years. Providing 100% free and user friendly fundraising tools.
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