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How to Show a Text Box at WP PayPal Checkout to Collect Custom Data from Buyers

Custom Input is an add-on for the Payment Button for PayPal WordPress plugin (also known as WP PayPal or WordPress PayPal) that can be used to show a text box at PayPal checkout. The text box can used to collect custom data from buyers.

custom input field using paypal website payments standard

How Custom Input with WP PayPal Works

When a WP PayPal payment button is rendered on the front end with custom input enabled, a text box will appear that will let buyers enter any data. This can be useful if a buyer would like to include a custom note or special instructions.

custom input field using the WordPress PayPal plugin

The default label for the custom input field (Enter any special instructions) can be customized in the add-on settings (WP PayPal > Custom Input).

custom input field label customization in the wp paypal custom input extension

How to Enable Custom Input

In order to enable custom input for a WP PayPal button, you need to set the custom parameter empty in the shortcode.

[wp_paypal button="buynow" name="My product" amount="1.00" custom=""]

Get the Custom Input Add-on

WP PayPal Custom Input
WP PayPal Custom Input
Show a text box at checkout to collect custom data from buyers.
Price: $39.99
Price: $29.99

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Written by Noor Alam · Categorized: PayPal, plugin, wordpress

Comments

  1. John says

    Can I get the delivery date from buyers?

    Reply
    • Noor Alam says

      @John, Any custom text value can be entered in that field.

      Reply
  2. EricH says

    Where will the content from the custom input field show up? I do not see it in the checkout. Also, is there a way to make the input field visually larger? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Noor Alam says

      @EricH, It shows with the button. The input field can be customized with CSS.

      Reply
      • EricH says

        Thank you, but I meant, once the PayPal button is clicked by the user, where does the info that the user typed into the custom field appear? I tested it, and did not see that content in the PayPal checkout.

        Reply
        • Noor Alam says

          @EricH, You will find it with the order in the plugin. You can also use the {custom} tag if you plan to use it in the email.

          Reply
  3. FrancescoT says

    Is it possible to use this plugin with a subscription type button? Is it possible to change the amount to charge to the buyer depending on the input?

    Reply
    • Noor Alam says

      @FrancescoT, Please check this link for subscription type button setup: https://wphowto.net/how-to-create-a-paypal-subscription-button-in-wordpress-911

      Reply
  4. Linda Carter says

    I was surprised to see there are no fields for the customer to submit their shipping address. We’ve used it mostly for donations, but we do have several books for sale. Can we use this to add their shipping address? Can we add multiple lines?

    Reply
    • Noor Alam says

      @Linda, There is no need for the plugin to collect a customer’s shipping address on the site. PayPal will do this for you when they make the payment.

      The add-on supports a single custom field at the moment.

      Reply

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