Checkout for Freemius
Add a Freemius “Buy Now” checkout button anywhere with a shortcode
Checkout for Freemius is a free WordPress plugin that lets plugin and theme authors drop a Freemius Buy Now button anywhere on their site with a single shortcode.
A click opens the inline Freemius checkout popup — no redirects, no custom code, no extra pages to build.
What problem does it solve?
Freemius gives WordPress product authors a great checkout, but wiring it into a marketing page usually means custom JavaScript or a dedicated landing template. For most authors that's overkill — they just want a button on the pricing page that opens checkout. This plugin does exactly that.
Key features
- Free and open-source — published on WordPress.org
- Embed a Freemius Buy Now button with a single shortcode
- Inline checkout popup keeps customers on your site
- Works with any Freemius product (plugins or themes)
- Fully customisable button label and styling
- Lightweight and dependency-free
How it works
Install the plugin, paste a shortcode with your Freemius plugin ID and plan ID, and a styled Buy Now button appears wherever you want. Click it and the Freemius checkout opens in a popup over your site.
Use cases
Use this plugin when you want to:
- Add Buy Now buttons to a pricing page
- Sell premium add-ons from a documentation page
- Run a landing page experiment without coding
- Embed checkout in a blog post about a feature
Free vs Premium
- Unlimited Buy Now buttons via shortcode
- Works with any Freemius product
- Customisable label and styling
- WordPress.org community support
Knowledge base
Official docs, setup walkthroughs and developer references for Checkout for Freemius.
Official listing, reviews and changelog on WordPress.org.
Learn how to configure your Freemius product and checkout options.
Get help from our team with installation and configuration.
Frequently asked questions
Is the plugin really free?+
Yes. It's published on WordPress.org under the GPL and there is no premium version.
Do I need a Freemius account?+
Yes. The plugin renders the button — Freemius handles checkout, payments and license delivery, so you need a configured Freemius product.
Can I use multiple buttons on the same page?+
Yes, as many as you want, each with its own product or plan ID.
Does the checkout open inline or as a redirect?+
Inline. The Freemius checkout popup loads over your existing page, keeping the user in context.
Can I customise the button styling?+
Yes. The shortcode accepts a label and you can style the button with your theme CSS.
Built and supported by Dreamfox Media
- Author
- Dreamfox Media
- Last updated
- 2025
- Guarantee
- Free plugin — no purchase required.
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