Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce vs Payment Button for PayPal (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce
9.0K+ active installs
Free
Payment Button for PayPal
4.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce has a higher user rating (5/5 from 214 reviews) and leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce has accumulated 84K+ total downloads while Payment Button for PayPal has 561K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce | Payment Button for PayPal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 214 | ◄ | 40 |
| Active Installs | 9.0K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 84K+ | ► | 561K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2015 | |
| Age | 7 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.5 | 1.2.3.44 |
Rating Breakdown
Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce
Payment Button for PayPal
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce averaged approximately 8 daily downloads while Payment Button for PayPal averaged 61.
Recent Reviews
Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce Reviews
Very good Plugin
Very good, very slim. Perfect. Thank you.
Really good plugin
Works flawlesly and we finaly rid of of “refresh” button in cart. Nice work!
Great plugin
Very useful plugin!!
Payment Button for PayPal Reviews
took a few goes but it worked
It took a few goes to get sandbox to work with personal and business account but then it worked. Bit confusing.
Great Plugin, superfast support!
Does everything you need and is superflexible if you like coding.
Great communication and support from the author!
Not only is this a great plugin, but the author is also super helpful, very professional and really cares about the people using his plugins. Awesome! 5 stars well earned!
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