WordPress-Supabase-Paddle Integration Developer Needed
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
Need a backend/integration developer to connect WordPress plugin + website to Supabase and Paddle for SaaS licensing
Project Overview
I already have a WordPress website, theme, and starter plugin built for a product called TweakForm. I am not looking for someone to redesign or rebuild the plugin or website UI.
What I need is a developer who can handle the technical integration work needed to make the existing system function properly.
The main goal is to connect the current WordPress website and plugin to:
Supabase
Paddle
license/API key validation
subscription status syncing
account/license records
usage/plan enforcement
This is mostly a backend wiring / integration / connection project, not a full redesign or full product build.
What Already Exists
I already have:
a WordPress website
a WordPress theme installed
a starter WordPress plugin installed
starter pages on the website
a plugin structure already in place
a Supabase project started
a Paddle account started
UI designs already created for the website and plugin
the basic product concept already defined
I do not need someone to design the UI from scratch.
What I Need Help With
I need someone to connect the systems that are currently not fully connected.
Main technical tasks
1. Supabase setup and connection
I need help finishing the Supabase side so it works correctly with the website and plugin.
This includes:
reviewing my current Supabase setup
fixing the current license validation approach
setting up the correct tables and schema
configuring table access/policies correctly
deciding whether to use Supabase REST directly or a proper validation endpoint
making sure the WordPress plugin can validate a license/API key against Supabase
making sure the website/account system can read and update subscription/license data
Current issue:
I was trying to use Supabase for license validation and ran into problems getting the requests and authentication working correctly. I need someone who actually knows Supabase well enough to solve this and implement the right structure.
2. Paddle integration
I need Paddle connected properly so subscription purchases automatically update the user/license records.
This includes:
setting up Paddle products/plans
connecting Paddle webhooks
handling:
new subscription
successful payment
upgrade
downgrade
cancellation
failed payment / expiration
automatically creating or updating the customer license/account record after payment
syncing Paddle subscription status to Supabase
making sure the plugin can recognize the updated plan
3. License/API key system
The plugin needs to use a license key or API key to unlock features.
I need someone to implement or finish:
API key generation strategy
storing the key in Supabase
validating the key from the plugin
returning correct plan info
returning feature access info
handling invalid/expired keys
enforcing plan limits like:
number of forms
site limits
premium feature access
4. Website account portal connection
The account/dashboard area on the website needs to connect to the backend correctly.
I need someone to connect:
user account record
plan display
billing/subscription status
API key display
upgrade/downgrade status
plugin download access if needed
account/license data pulled from Supabase/Paddle
This can be done using WordPress users, Supabase Auth, or another clean method, but I want a developer to recommend the best approach and implement it.
5. Plugin-to-backend connection
The plugin needs to connect properly to the backend.
This includes:
plugin settings page for API/license key
plugin request to backend/Supabase
storing returned plan/license data in WordPress
revalidation logic
feature gating based on returned plan
proper error handling if validation fails
6. Secure integration setup
I need the setup to be done in a secure and production-safe way.
This includes:
proper API key handling
secure webhook handling
no exposed secret keys in the frontend
correct use of publishable vs secret keys
secure server-side processing where needed
documentation of what keys go where
Important Clarification
I am not hiring for:
a full redesign
a new UI build
a full rebuild of the plugin
marketing copy
page design
I am hiring for:
technical connection work
backend setup
API wiring
Supabase configuration
Paddle integration
license validation setup
subscription syncing
Expected Deliverables
I need the freelancer to deliver:
Supabase
finalized schema/tables
correct policies/access setup
working license/account data structure
working validation strategy
Paddle
webhook setup
plan mapping
subscription sync to backend/database
documentation of how it works
WordPress website
account/dashboard connected to live data
billing/license info displaying correctly
WordPress plugin
plugin license/API key activation connected
plugin successfully validates against backend/database
plugin receives correct plan/features
feature restrictions enforced correctly
Documentation
exact setup notes
what was configured in Supabase
what was configured in Paddle
what keys/URLs are used
how to maintain it going forward
Suggested Technical Scope
The freelancer should probably handle work like this:
Phase 1: Audit and architecture confirmation
review current theme/plugin/backend status
confirm best connection strategy
identify what should be handled by WordPress vs Supabase vs Paddle
Phase 2: Supabase completion
fix current schema
set up working validation approach
test API/license lookup
confirm website and plugin can retrieve records
Phase 3: Paddle connection
create webhook flow
update subscription/license records automatically
test all billing events
Phase 4: Plugin and portal connection
connect plugin license settings to backend
connect website dashboard/account area to backend
test feature gating and plan syncing
Phase 5: Testing and documentation
end-to-end testing
document setup
handoff instructions
Skills Required
Looking for someone experienced in:
Supabase
Paddle
WordPress plugin development
WordPress theme/backend integration
PHP
API/webhook integrations
SaaS subscription/licensing systems
What I Need From the Freelancer
Please respond with:
Examples of Supabase and Paddle integrations you have completed
How you would structure the license validation flow
Whether you would use Supabase REST, Edge Functions, or another method
How you would connect Paddle to Supabase securely
What access you would need from me
Estimated timeline and cost
Context on Current Blocker
The main blocker right now is that I have already tried to connect Supabase license validation and ran into issues around:
request authentication
API keys
function access / REST access
figuring out the correct way to validate licenses without overcomplicating the setup
So I need someone who can take over that part and finish it correctly.
Project Overview
I already have a WordPress website, theme, and starter plugin built for a product called TweakForm. I am not looking for someone to redesign or rebuild the plugin or website UI.
What I need is a developer who can handle the technical integration work needed to make the existing system function properly.
The main goal is to connect the current WordPress website and plugin to:
Supabase
Paddle
license/API key validation
subscription status syncing
account/license records
usage/plan enforcement
This is mostly a backend wiring / integration / connection project, not a full redesign or full product build.
What Already Exists
I already have:
a WordPress website
a WordPress theme installed
a starter WordPress plugin installed
starter pages on the website
a plugin structure already in place
a Supabase project started
a Paddle account started
UI designs already created for the website and plugin
the basic product concept already defined
I do not need someone to design the UI from scratch.
What I Need Help With
I need someone to connect the systems that are currently not fully connected.
Main technical tasks
1. Supabase setup and connection
I need help finishing the Supabase side so it works correctly with the website and plugin.
This includes:
reviewing my current Supabase setup
fixing the current license validation approach
setting up the correct tables and schema
configuring table access/policies correctly
deciding whether to use Supabase REST directly or a proper validation endpoint
making sure the WordPress plugin can validate a license/API key against Supabase
making sure the website/account system can read and update subscription/license data
Current issue:
I was trying to use Supabase for license validation and ran into problems getting the requests and authentication working correctly. I need someone who actually knows Supabase well enough to solve this and implement the right structure.
2. Paddle integration
I need Paddle connected properly so subscription purchases automatically update the user/license records.
This includes:
setting up Paddle products/plans
connecting Paddle webhooks
handling:
new subscription
successful payment
upgrade
downgrade
cancellation
failed payment / expiration
automatically creating or updating the customer license/account record after payment
syncing Paddle subscription status to Supabase
making sure the plugin can recognize the updated plan
3. License/API key system
The plugin needs to use a license key or API key to unlock features.
I need someone to implement or finish:
API key generation strategy
storing the key in Supabase
validating the key from the plugin
returning correct plan info
returning feature access info
handling invalid/expired keys
enforcing plan limits like:
number of forms
site limits
premium feature access
4. Website account portal connection
The account/dashboard area on the website needs to connect to the backend correctly.
I need someone to connect:
user account record
plan display
billing/subscription status
API key display
upgrade/downgrade status
plugin download access if needed
account/license data pulled from Supabase/Paddle
This can be done using WordPress users, Supabase Auth, or another clean method, but I want a developer to recommend the best approach and implement it.
5. Plugin-to-backend connection
The plugin needs to connect properly to the backend.
This includes:
plugin settings page for API/license key
plugin request to backend/Supabase
storing returned plan/license data in WordPress
revalidation logic
feature gating based on returned plan
proper error handling if validation fails
6. Secure integration setup
I need the setup to be done in a secure and production-safe way.
This includes:
proper API key handling
secure webhook handling
no exposed secret keys in the frontend
correct use of publishable vs secret keys
secure server-side processing where needed
documentation of what keys go where
Important Clarification
I am not hiring for:
a full redesign
a new UI build
a full rebuild of the plugin
marketing copy
page design
I am hiring for:
technical connection work
backend setup
API wiring
Supabase configuration
Paddle integration
license validation setup
subscription syncing
Expected Deliverables
I need the freelancer to deliver:
Supabase
finalized schema/tables
correct policies/access setup
working license/account data structure
working validation strategy
Paddle
webhook setup
plan mapping
subscription sync to backend/database
documentation of how it works
WordPress website
account/dashboard connected to live data
billing/license info displaying correctly
WordPress plugin
plugin license/API key activation connected
plugin successfully validates against backend/database
plugin receives correct plan/features
feature restrictions enforced correctly
Documentation
exact setup notes
what was configured in Supabase
what was configured in Paddle
what keys/URLs are used
how to maintain it going forward
Suggested Technical Scope
The freelancer should probably handle work like this:
Phase 1: Audit and architecture confirmation
review current theme/plugin/backend status
confirm best connection strategy
identify what should be handled by WordPress vs Supabase vs Paddle
Phase 2: Supabase completion
fix current schema
set up working validation approach
test API/license lookup
confirm website and plugin can retrieve records
Phase 3: Paddle connection
create webhook flow
update subscription/license records automatically
test all billing events
Phase 4: Plugin and portal connection
connect plugin license settings to backend
connect website dashboard/account area to backend
test feature gating and plan syncing
Phase 5: Testing and documentation
end-to-end testing
document setup
handoff instructions
Skills Required
Looking for someone experienced in:
Supabase
Paddle
WordPress plugin development
WordPress theme/backend integration
PHP
API/webhook integrations
SaaS subscription/licensing systems
What I Need From the Freelancer
Please respond with:
Examples of Supabase and Paddle integrations you have completed
How you would structure the license validation flow
Whether you would use Supabase REST, Edge Functions, or another method
How you would connect Paddle to Supabase securely
What access you would need from me
Estimated timeline and cost
Context on Current Blocker
The main blocker right now is that I have already tried to connect Supabase license validation and ran into issues around:
request authentication
API keys
function access / REST access
figuring out the correct way to validate licenses without overcomplicating the setup
So I need someone who can take over that part and finish it correctly.