Bitcoin Donation Plugin
EASILY ACCEPT BITCOIN & LIGHTNING CONTRIBUTIONS
The Bitcoin Donation Plugin is built for independent website owners, bloggers, YouTubers, and online creators who publish content and want to receive voluntary support from their audience.
Whether you run a personal blog, publish tutorials or explainers, produce videos or podcasts, or share specialized knowledge online, this plugin enables your readers, viewers, and followers to support your work directly with Bitcoin and Lightning—without intermediaries, platforms, or complex payment setups.
It is designed specifically for private individuals and small publishers who value independence and want a simple way to accept contributions for their efforts.
The Bitcoin Donation Plugin is easy to install and simple to use. It integrates seamlessly into your website via shortcodes, allowing you to place donation forms exactly where you need them—either as a wide format for in-content placement or as a narrow format ideal for sidebars and footers.
Choose from three purpose-built templates for various use cases
The plugin includes three ready-to-use templates designed for different use cases: a simple donation form, a multi-amount donation form, and a shoutout donation form:
The Simple Bitcoin Donation Form is a compact donation box that allows supporters to enter the amount they wish to give in their preferred currency, optionally leave a short message for the website owner, and initiate the payment with a single click. It is ideally suited for placement within or below blog posts, videos, podcasts, or other low- to medium-value content where readers, viewers, or listeners want to show quick appreciation without friction.
The Multi-Amount Bitcoin Donation Form allows website owners to predefine three fixed contribution amounts—such as €5, €10, and €15—giving supporters clear, convenient options to choose from. Instead of entering arbitrary amounts, visitors can simply select one of the suggested values, with the option to leave a short message for the site owner. This format works particularly well for higher-value content or on a dedicated support or contribution page, where visitors are more inclined to make a deliberate and meaningful donation.
The Shoutout Bitcoin Donation Form invites supporters to enter a name, select their preferred currency, add a message, and choose a donation amount. Once the payment is successfully completed, the message is published directly on the website, making the contribution publicly visible. This format is ideal for creators who want to acknowledge supporters openly and add a social or community-driven element to their funding.
By combining simple setup, flexible placement, and proven donation formats, the Bitcoin Donation Plugin gives you a practical and independent way to turn audience appreciation into real, frictionless contributions—making it an ideal choice for any creator ready to accept support with Bitcoin and Lightning.
Empower your website to accept Bitcoin contributions directly from your audience
WHO IS THIS PLUGIN FOR?
The Bitcoin Donation Plugin is designed for WordPress website owners seeking financial support from their audience. It provides a simple, frictionless donation flow through forms that can be embedded anywhere on the site—effectively turning your WordPress website into a lightweight income source.
Unlike conventional donation tools that require you to sign up with payment processors, comply with their regulatory requirements, and navigate complex approval processes, the Bitcoin Donation Plugin lets you receive support directly from your audience. No intermediaries are involved, no special compliance steps are required, and no coding skills are needed—simply install the plugin and start accepting Bitcoin and Lightning contributions from anywhere in the world.
With the Coinsnap Bitcoin Donation plugin, contributions will be deposited directly via Lightning and on-chain Bitcoin payments to your own wallet or—via Coinsnap partners Bringin or DFX—in euros into your bank account. If you run your own BTCPay Server, you can simply connect it to the plugin and retain full control over every step of the payment process—from the contribution itself to settlement in your Bitcoin on-chain wallet.
Use your Bitcoin Donation plugin to:
- Receive support for your content and personal projects
Use the plugin to accept voluntary Bitcoin and Lightning contributions for blog posts, tutorials, videos, podcasts, guides, or explanations you publish on your website. Readers and viewers can support your work directly—without platforms, approvals, or payment intermediaries. - Enable quick appreciation for everyday content (Simple Donation Form)
Add a compact donation box within or below articles, videos, or posts to let visitors send small contributions as a simple “thank you.” Ideal for low- to medium-value content where frictionless, spontaneous support matters most. - Encourage meaningful contributions for high-value content (Multi-Amount Donation Form)
Offer predefined contribution amounts—such as €5, €10, or €15—to guide supporters toward clear choices instead of arbitrary micro-amounts. This format works especially well for in-depth articles, premium tutorials, long-form videos, or a dedicated support page. - Collect support for personal initiatives and shared goals
Use your website to collect Bitcoin contributions for private initiatives such as personal projects, group efforts, or shared expenses—without relying on payment processors or meeting fundraising requirements. - Make support visible and community-driven (Shoutout Donation Form)
Allow supporters to attach a name and message to their contribution and publish it publicly on your website after payment. This creates social proof, recognition, and a stronger sense of community around your content. - Receive live and event-based support
Accept instant Bitcoin and Lightning contributions during live sessions, streams, launches, or special events by embedding donation forms directly on your site—enabling real-time audience participation and support. - Accept global contributions without barriers
Because Bitcoin and Lightning work worldwide, your audience can support you from anywhere—independent of banks, borders, currencies, or regional payment restrictions.
Why the Bitcoin Donation plugin is great for you:
Bitcoin and Lightning enable a simple, low-friction way for website owners to receive voluntary support from their audience—something that is often impractical with traditional payment and donation platforms.
Thanks to Lightning’s extremely low fees, supporters can contribute anything from a few sats to higher Bitcoin amounts instantly and without intermediaries, making audience-driven support realistic for everyday content as well as high-value work.
The Coinsnap Bitcoin Donation Plugin lets you collect contributions directly through your WordPress website, without relying on payment processors such as PayPal, Stripe, Apple Pay, or Google Pay—and without meeting their regulatory or approval requirements.
All contributions are sent directly to your own Bitcoin wallet or, if preferred, settled in fiat via Coinsnap. There are no chargebacks, no account freezes, and no geographic restrictions—giving you full control over how your audience supports your work.
WHY CHOOSE COINSNAP FOR
KEY BENEFITSWhether you’re a small eCommerce shop or a scaling online store, this plugin gives you a fast, reliable and fully-integrated Bitcoin payment solution that fits right into your online shop’s workflow.
Easy Integration
Coinsnap offers a wide range of modules, plugins and integrations that can be installed in any system with just a few clicks.
No Tech – No Code
No infrastructure, no nodes, no servers, and no technical know-how required. Coinsnap handles the entire Bitcoin payment process.
Integration Service
If the integration seems complex, the Coinsnap team can help set everything up and connect your shop directly to your Coinsnap account.
Highest Security
Coinsnap operates fully on the self-custody principle. Every Bitcoin payment is deposited directly to your own, self-managed wallet. Your Bitcoin always remain 100% under your control.
Detailed Analytics
The Coinsnap dashboard provides detailed information for every payment, including timestamp, Bitcoin exchange rate at the time of payment, order and shop data, tax-relevant information.
Pay-out to Bank Account
If you prefer not to hold Bitcoin, you can automatically convert payments into euros. Coinsnap integrates with several licensed Bitcoin brokers who settle directly to your bank account.
Retain full Custody
BTCPay Server ready
This payment module can be used with your own BTCPay Server.
Simply connect your BTCPay Server to Coinsnap and retain full control over all payments, from your shop directly to your wallet.
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designed for WP merchants
featured on WordPress
This WordPress plugin is available free of charge in the official WordPress Plugin Directory, with no costly “pro” version.
Simply go to “Add New Plugin”, search for Coinsnap, select the plugin, install it and activate it.
Download now3 Steps to Accept Bitcoin — From Setup to Payment
Create your account with nothing but an email, install the module that fits your business, and receive funds directly to your own Bitcoin wallet or bank account. Simple onboarding, quick integration, and full control over your payments.
Get Started Fast
Create your account in seconds — all you need is an email.
Integrate Easily
Use ready-made Bitcoin modules for smooth and effortless integration.
Receive Instantly
Get instant deposits into your Bitcoin wallet (On-chain + Lightning) or your bank account.
Why Bitcoin?
safe, inexpensive, globalThere are many good reasons to accept Bitcoin in your online store.
Guaranteed Payment
Bitcoin payments are final and cannot be reversed. Both on-chain and Lightning transactions are irreversible — eliminating the risk of chargebacks.
Low Fees
Bitcoin payments, especially via Lightning, are significantly cheaper than credit cards, PayPal, or other traditional payment methods.
Globally Available
Bitcoin works worldwide — without banks, without restrictions, and independent of a customer’s country of origin or payment infrastructure.
Why Coinsnap?
all you need to accept bitcoin todayNo one offers more Bitcoin payment modules across more shop systems, WordPress plugins, and use cases than Coinsnap.
Self-Custody
Coinsnap is a Self-Custody Bitcoin Provider and does not hold customer funds. All payments are deposited directly into your own wallet or your own bank account.
Lightning ready
Customers can pay via Lightning or on-chain — and their payments are instantly deposited into your Bitcoin wallet or, if desired, in euros directly to your bank account.
Easy Integration
Coinsnap offers a wide range of modules, plugins and integrations that can be installed in any system with just a few clicks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Users Ask About Bitcoin Donations with Coinsnap
What does the Coinsnap Bitcoin Donation Plugin for WordPress do?
Does the plugin support both Lightning and on-chain Bitcoin?
Do I need coding skills to accept Bitcoin donations on WordPress?
Where do the donations go after payment?
Can I receive Bitcoin donations as euros in my bank account?
Who is the Bitcoin Donation Plugin best suited for?
