Checkout for Freemius

Checkout for Freemius created by Dreamfox Media helps WordPress developers and theme authors monetize digital products with a simple Freemius Checkout buy button. Add a shortcode to any page or post and start selling plugin licenses, theme licenses, subscriptions, and SaaS plans without building a custom checkout flow.

Why use this plugin?

• Sell WordPress plugins and themes from your own website, landing page, or documentation.
• Accept subscriptions and one-time payments through the official Freemius Checkout overlay.
• Launch faster with a lightweight shortcode instead of custom payment integration.
• Works with modern WordPress and loads checkout assets only when the shortcode is used.

Perfect for

• WordPress plugin developers using Freemius
• Theme authors selling premium themes or add-ons
• SaaS and subscription-based WordPress products
• Agencies promoting client plugins with a direct buy button
• WooCommerce store owners who also sell Freemius-licensed products

How it works

Freemius provides a powerful platform for WordPress developers to turn plugins and themes into a subscription-based business. This plugin connects your site to Freemius Checkout so visitors can purchase in a secure popup without leaving the page.

1. Create your product in the Freemius Developer Dashboard.
2. Copy your plugin ID, plan ID, pricing ID, and public key.
3. Add the [checkout-for-freemius] shortcode to any page.
4. Visitors click Buy Now and complete checkout in the Freemius overlay.

Shortcode usage

Use the [checkout-for-freemius] or [freemius_checkout] shortcode to add a buy button anywhere on your site.

Available parameters:

• name – Product name shown in checkout (plugin or theme name)
• plugin_id – Your Freemius product ID
• plan_id – Subscription or pricing plan ID
• pricing_id – Specific pricing tier ID
• public_key – Your Freemius public key
• image – Product logo URL for the checkout popup
• button – Button label (default: Buy Now)
• button_id – HTML ID for the button (default: purchase)
• button_class – Custom CSS classes for styling

Example:

Features

• Freemius Checkout overlay popup
• Shortcode-based setup with no coding required
• Support for multiple buy buttons on the same page
• Compatible with WordPress 7.0 and WooCommerce 10.9
• No jQuery dependency
• Lightweight script loading only on pages with the shortcode

Dreamfox Media

Dreamfox Media creates Premium WooCommerce extensions for shipping options, payment gateways and pricing — built by developers who run stores themselves. Lifetime updates, expert support, fair price. If any questions Contact us @ Dreamfox Media

Third-Party Service Information

This plugin relies on the Freemius Checkout service to process transactions. The service is used to display the buy button and handle the purchase flow.

• Freemius Checkout
• Freemius Terms of Service
• Freemius Privacy Policy