The formula
Easy Digital Downloads free/Lite Stripe gateway adds an additional 3% application fee on top of Stripe 2.9% + $0.30. On $100: 100 − 3.00 − 2.90 − 0.30 = $93.80. An active Extended (or higher) Pass removes the 3% app fee → Stripe only $96.80 preset. Pass/plan cost typed $0, never inside KEEP.
Sources
EDD Docs — Stripe Setup (3% app fee; Extended+ removes it). WordPress digital downloads. Optional Shopify Impact bridge + FTC. Extended Pass typed $0 not in KEEP.
FAQ
How much do you keep on $100 with Easy Digital Downloads?
Default first paint: KEEP $93.80. Official Free Stripe +3% + Stripe 2.9%+$0.30. Formula: KEEP = G − 0.03G − (0.029G + 0.30). Monthly/plan typed $0. Extended or higher Pass (active license) removes the 3% application fee. Stripe Pro also removes the fee for preapproved payments path — first-paint contrast is Free +3% vs Extended+ 0%. Pass cost typed $0. Planning only. Not affiliated. Sources: EDD Docs — Stripe Setup (3% app fee; Extended+ removes it). WordPress digital downloads. Optional Shopify Impact bridge + FTC. Extended Pass typed $0 not in KEEP.
Is monthly/plan billed inside $93.80?
No. Monthly/plan is a typed line, default $0, never baked into KEEP $93.80.
What else about Easy Digital Downloads fees?
Extended or higher Pass (active license) removes the 3% application fee. Stripe Pro also removes the fee for preapproved payments path — first-paint contrast is Free +3% vs Extended+ 0%. Pass cost typed $0. Planning only.
Is this affiliated?
Not affiliated with Easy Digital Downloads. Affiliates none claimed for EDD. Optional Shopify Impact competitor bridge, disclosed. Educational planning only.