ClickFunnels and WordPress can share a customer journey without being the same software. The first question is where the landing page, form and checkout should run. A page builder such as Elementor is not a “free ClickFunnels plugin,” and a WooCommerce checkout plugin is not a ClickFunnels account connection.
First, check the old ClickFunnels plugin
The ClickFunnels listing on WordPress.org says the plugin was closed on March 14, 2023 for a security issue and is unavailable for download. That makes old instructions to install it unsuitable for a new site. If you already have it installed, review your setup and the publisher’s current guidance before relying on it. Do not install an old ZIP from an unverified mirror.
Option 1: Link WordPress to a hosted ClickFunnels funnel
This is the simplest setup when your funnel pages and checkout already live in ClickFunnels. Publish the funnel and copy its URL, then add a clear button or link on the relevant WordPress page. Visitors leave the WordPress page for the ClickFunnels-hosted funnel. Test the link and the full booking or purchase flow.
Keep the call to action specific. “Get the guide” or “Start the application” tells a visitor what happens next; a generic “Click here” does not. If the change of site or domain might surprise readers, make it clear where they are going. Check that analytics can distinguish visits to the WordPress page from completed actions in ClickFunnels.
Option 2: Use a WordPress-hosted page as a ClickFunnels step
ClickFunnels now documents a Page SDK for externally hosted HTML pages. It can make a page hosted on your own site act as a funnel step, including forms and checkout, when the page is registered and set up according to its SDK contract. This is developer work: the SDK is not a drop-in replacement for the closed WordPress plugin, and checkout or form submission requires the page to be in a funnel.
Use this route only when you have a specific reason to keep the page on WordPress, such as control over its design or surrounding site experience. Ask the developer to document page ownership, tracking, form fields, checkout, redirects and failure behavior. A test order should show where the order and customer record appear.
Option 3: Build the funnel in WordPress
If the products and checkout already use WooCommerce, CartFlows is a WordPress funnel and checkout plugin worth evaluating. Its current listing says the free version can create multiple funnels, while one-click upsells, dynamic order bumps and A/B testing require Pro. This route keeps checkout in the WordPress and WooCommerce setup rather than sending the visitor to a ClickFunnels funnel.
A landing-page builder alone does not provide product, payment and order handling. Map the actual flow—landing page, lead capture, checkout, confirmation and follow-up—before choosing tools. Then test one transaction in the payment provider’s test mode and verify the order, email and analytics event.
Choose by ownership and maintenance
- Already using ClickFunnels: link to its hosted funnel unless you have a documented reason for a deeper integration.
- Need a WordPress page inside a ClickFunnels funnel: scope the Page SDK with a developer and test each step.
- Running a WooCommerce store: compare a native funnel plugin against your checkout needs and its current free/paid limits.
No plugin guarantees more conversions. The useful comparison is whether the setup collects the right information, takes payment correctly, survives updates, and gives you trustworthy records of completed actions.
Frequently asked questions
Is the old ClickFunnels WordPress plugin still available?
No. The WordPress.org listing says the ClickFunnels plugin was closed on March 14, 2023 because of a security issue. Do not treat old download links or 2024 plugin roundups as evidence that it is maintained.
Can I connect WordPress to ClickFunnels without a plugin?
Yes. The simplest route is a button or link on your WordPress page leading to the published ClickFunnels funnel URL. Test the complete path, including form submission or checkout, before sending traffic.
Can a WordPress page become a ClickFunnels funnel step?
ClickFunnels documents a Page SDK for externally hosted pages. It requires page registration and developer setup; it is different from installing the old WordPress plugin. Consult the current ClickFunnels SDK instructions for forms, checkout and tracking.
What if I want the checkout to stay in WordPress?
A WooCommerce-based funnel tool such as CartFlows is a separate route. It builds funnel and checkout steps in WordPress and uses WooCommerce for the store. Check which features are included in the free version and which require Pro.
What should I test before launching a funnel?
Check the WordPress link or page, mobile layout, form delivery, checkout in test mode, confirmation page, analytics events and refund or cancellation path. Measure completed actions against real visits rather than assuming a template increases sales.
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