πͺ Easy BTC Donate
The simplest way to accept Bitcoin and Lightning Network donations on your WordPress site.
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β¨ Features
- β‘ Lightning Network Support – Accept instant payments via Lightning Address or LNURL
- βΏ Bitcoin Onchain – Traditional Bitcoin payments with any address format
- π Statistics Dashboard – Track donation clicks and payment method preferences
- π± Currency Conversion – Real-time EUR/USD/GBP to BTC rates via CoinGecko
- π± QR Code Generation – Automatic QR codes for easy mobile payments
- π¨ Beautiful Design – Modern, responsive interface that works everywhere
- π Privacy Focused – No tracking, no cookies, no data collection
- π 100% Free – No subscriptions, no premium versions, forever free
π Quick Start
Installation
- Download ZIP
- Upload to WordPress: Plugins β Add New β Upload Plugin
- Activate the plugin
- Go to BTC Donations β Settings
- Add your Bitcoin and/or Lightning address
- Use shortcode on any page
Setup
Bitcoin:
BTC Donations β Settings β Enter your Bitcoin address β Set default amount and currency β Save Settings
Lightning (Optional):
BTC Donations β Settings β Check "Enable Lightning" β Enter Lightning address (e.g., user@strike.me) β Save Settings
Display:
Your donation helps us continue our work π
Support with Bitcoin
β‘ Lightning Setup Guide
Popular Lightning Services
Strike
- Website: strike.me
- Free account
- Lightning address:
yourname@strike.me
Alby (Global)
- Website: getalby.com
- Free and premium options
- Lightning address:
yourname@getalby.com
Wallet of Satoshi (Simple)
- Mobile wallet
- Free
- Lightning address:
yourname@walletofsatoshi.com
π Statistics
The plugin includes a statistics dashboard that tracks:
- Total Clicks – How many times users clicked „Donate Now“
- Payment Methods – Split between Bitcoin and Lightning (with percentages)
- Monthly Stats – Current month vs. last month
Note: Stats track button clicks, not actual payments.
π Privacy
This plugin is designed with privacy as a priority:
What We DON’T Collect
- β No personal information
- β No IP addresses
- β No cookies
- β No tracking
What We DO Store
- β Admin settings (your Bitcoin/Lightning addresses)
- β Anonymous click statistics
β Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my own Bitcoin node?
No! You only need a Bitcoin address from any wallet.
Do I need my own Lightning node?
No! Use free services like Strike or Alby to get a Lightning address.
Does it verify payments?
No. This is a simple donation form. You’ll see payments in your Bitcoin/Lightning wallet.
What currencies are supported?
EUR, USD, GBP, and BTC with real-time conversion via CoinGecko API.
Is it GDPR compliant?
Yes! No personal data is collected.
Can I customize the design?
Yes! You can override the default CSS with your theme’s custom CSS.
π Changelog
v1.2.3 – 2024-01-14
- Added: Donate link in plugin actions
v1.2.0 – 2024-01-14
- Added: Statistics dashboard
v1.1.0 – 2024-01-14
- Added: Lightning Network support
v1.0.0 – 2024-01-14
- Initial release
π License
GPL v2 or later
π Support the Project
- β Rate it on WordPress.org
- π° Donate
- π’ Share with others
- π Report bugs