Bitcoin Donation Plugin

Add donation buttons or widgets to your WordPress site with instant Bitcoin and Lightning payments. Easy setup, global accessibility, and zero gateway fees.
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Bitcoin Donation

The Easiest Way to Accept Bitcoin Donations on WordPress

Use the Coinsnap Bitcoin Donation Plugin to collect Bitcoin & Lightning donations directly on your WordPress site — no coding, no payment processors, no restrictions.

The Coinsnap Bitcoin Donation Plugin is the simplest and fastest way to accept Bitcoin and Lightning donations on WordPress. Whether you’re a creator, nonprofit, blogger, open-source developer, community organizer, or public figure, this plugin allows supporters from anywhere in the world to send donations instantly using Bitcoin. Unlike traditional donation systems that require PayPal, Stripe, or regional banking systems, Coinsnap is fully decentralized. There are no monthly fees, no chargebacks, and no international payment barriers. Donors can contribute using Lightning wallets for fast, low-fee payments or standard Bitcoin wallets for maximum compatibility.

Key Benefits

Why Choose Coinsnap for Bitcoin Donations

Coinsnap provides a frictionless and global donation experience — ideal for content creators, nonprofits, and community-supported projects.

Simple Donation Buttons & Widgets

Add customizable donation buttons anywhere on your site — pages, posts, sidebars, or footers. Buttons can be embedded using shortcodes or Gutenberg blocks.

Lightning & On-Chain Bitcoin Support

Donors can choose between: Lightning payments — instant, low-fee, and ideal for small to medium donations Bitcoin on-chain — full wallet compatibility Coinsnap automatically generates the correct invoice for both.

No Third-Party Payment Gateways

No Stripe. No PayPal. No intermediaries. Donations go directly into your wallet with full privacy and global reach.

Customizable Donation Amounts

Allow donors to: Select preset donation amounts Enter a custom donation amount Donate repeatedly Support your project with one-time or occasional donations

Direct Wallet Settlement

All donations land instantly in your own Lightning wallet address — no holding periods, freezes, or withdrawal policies.

Free & Open-Source Plugin

Coinsnap’s donation plugin is completely free to install and open-source on GitHub.
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The Coinsnap Bitcoin Donation Plugin transforms your WordPress site into a global donation platform powered by Bitcoin and Lightning. With just a few clicks, you can add interactive donation buttons that allow supporters anywhere to contribute securely and instantly.

How it works

  1. Install the Coinsnap plugin

  2. Connect your Coinsnap account

  3. Add a Lightning wallet

  4. Insert donation buttons using shortcodes or blocks

  5. Receive instant Bitcoin donations

When a donor clicks the button, Coinsnap generates an invoice with a Lightning QR code and a Bitcoin on-chain address. The donor pays with their preferred method, Coinsnap verifies the payment, and you receive the funds directly in your wallet.

Perfect for all donation-based websites

  • Nonprofits & charities

  • Open-source developers

  • Podcasters

  • Creators & artists

  • Streamers

  • Writers & bloggers

  • Educators

  • Community organizers

  • Activist groups

  • Church/faith-based organizations

  • Political candidates (where allowed)

Bitcoin’s global nature means you can receive donations from regions where traditional financial systems fail or restrict transfers.

Why Bitcoin for donations?

  • Borderless: supporters donate from anywhere

  • Low fees: especially with Lightning

  • Instant: no waiting for payouts

  • Private: no personal data required

  • No chargebacks: risk-free fundraising

  • Accessible: donors don’t need credit cards

  • Decentralized: funds cannot be frozen

Coinsnap makes this incredibly simple, with a plugin designed for creators who want easy-to-use, global support tools.

Customizable donation experience

You can fully customize:

  • Button colors

  • Button text

  • Donation layout

  • Donation amounts

  • Placement in pages or posts

  • Optional recurring reminders

  • Post-donation redirect pages

Everything works with Gutenberg, Classic Editor, Elementor, Divi, and other builders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Users Ask About Bitcoin Donations with Coinsnap

Do donors need a special wallet?

No — they can use any Lightning wallet or standard Bitcoin wallet.

Does Coinsnap store donations?

No. All donations go directly to your wallet.

Are there transaction fees?

Coinsnap does not charge fees; only minimal Lightning/BTC network fees apply.

Can I embed multiple donation buttons?

Yes — place buttons anywhere across your site using shortcodes.

Does this work without WooCommerce?

Yes — this plugin works independently of ecommerce systems.