All Coinsnap plugins are available directly via the official WordPress plugin directory and can be installed in just a few clicks—without uploading files or using FTP. Here we show you how to install a Coinsnap plugin in the WordPress backend!

How to Install a Coinsnap Plugin in WordPress

Step 1: Open the Plugin Installer

Log in to your WordPress admin area and navigate to Plugins → Add Plugin

Add a new plugin in WordPress

This opens the built-in WordPress Plugin Directory, where all verified WordPress plugins are listed.

Step 2: Search and Install the Coinsnap Plugin

Use the search field in the top right and enter Coinsnap [1] or the specific plugin name you want to install (e.g. Bitcoin Donation, Bitcoin Invoice, Bitcoin Voting). Choose the one you want to install, and click Install Now. [2]

Search and install the chosen plugin on WordPress

Step 3: Activate the Plugin

Once installation is complete, click Activate.

Activate the new WordPress plugin

The plugin is now enabled and immediately available in your WordPress backend.

Step 4: Open the Plugin Settings

After activation, a new Coinsnap menu item or settings page will appear in your WordPress dashboard, depending on the plugin. It can look like this [1]:

A Coinsnap Plugin in your WordPress backend

From there, you can connect your Coinsnap account and configure the plugin [2]  according to your use case. We explain how to do this here.

Done

The Coinsnap plugin is now installed, active, and ready to be connected—no manual uploads, no technical setup, and no external tools required. Done in less than a minute!

About the author

Sebastian Paulke
Sebastian Paulke

...is CEO of Coinsnap's mother company Onlineshop24 DOO, and a business analyst, communications strategist, and technology writer with more than 25 years of experience covering emerging and disruptive technologies.

He has worked closely with consulting firms, blue-chip companies, international startups, academic societies, and industry experts, with his work over the past five years focused primarily on Bitcoin and generative AI and their impact on business models.

At Coinsnap, among his many responsibilities, he particularly enjoys writing about Bitcoin payments and helping merchants understand their practical value—enabling them to make informed decisions and implement Bitcoin payment solutions effectively in their online businesses.