<p><a href="https://wpbrisko.com/wordpress-plugins/" rel="nofollow ugc">My Members Only</a> WordPress Plugin makes it easy for anyone to protect content on a WordPress site in any post or page using members-only content type and shortcodes.</p>
<pre><code>[membersonly]
Protected Content Here
[/membersonly] 
</code></pre>
<p>The shortcode can be used along with other shortcodes, this plugin is very simple and light weight making it a very useful tool for any WordPress website.</p>
<pre><code>[membersonly]
[myshortcode title="Post title here"]
Protected Content
[/membersonly] 
</code></pre>
<h4>Restrict access to</h4>
<ul>
<li>Downloads</li>
<li>Articles in Whole or Part</li>
<li>Videos</li>
<li>Private Forums</li>
<li>Premium Support</li>
<li>And so much more.</li>
</ul>
<p>★★★★★</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Superb “Plugin is Superb! exactly what I wanted thanks – <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/users/zala5958/" rel="ugc">zala5958</a></p>
</blockquote>
<h4>Built-In Protected Members Only Content</h4>
<p>What is Members Only Content, Members Only content allows you to create special content that only your members can see.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>all post in the members-only content area is protected.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Only if a user is logged in they will be able to access, the default access level is a subscriber for all content in the “members-only content” section.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>members-only content does not affect shortcode content restrictions, this feature allows for full content protection.</p>
</blockquote>
<h4>New in 4.5</h4>
<ul>
<li>Present Users who are not logged in with a link to “Register or Login Here”,</li>
<li>Redirect Users to current page after login.</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>Create a Post or Page or protect existing content.</li>
<li>Place the shortcodes around the content you wish to protect.</li>
</ol>
<p>New Shortcode Options Use With Options</p>
<ul>
<li>display=”Custom text” change the message for none logged in user (default: You Must be Logged in to view this content)</li>
<li>linkto=”/wp-admin/” Link to a specific page, recommended usage would be to use /wp-admin/ without http://www this is very good practice in case if you are using SSL or custom subdomain, Note that this will also disable Auto redirect (default: WordPress Login Page)</li>
<li>linktext=”Click Here” change the text for the link (default: Register or Login Here)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Example Shortcodes</h4>
<pre><code>[membersonly]
Premium Content Here
[/membersonly] 
</code></pre>
<h4>With Options</h4>
<pre><code>[membersonly display="Login To Download" linkto="/wp-admin/" linktext="Login Here"] protected content here [/membersonly] 
</code></pre>
<p>the user will then have to be logged in to view.</p>


My Members Only – Membership for WordPress

Protect content in posts and pages with shortcodes.

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<p><strong>Restrictions for BuddyPress</strong> gives you full control over who can see and access your BuddyPress community pages. Hide profiles, groups, activity, and messages from visitors, non-members, or specific membership levels.</p>
<p>Perfect for <strong>membership sites</strong>, <strong>private communities</strong>, <strong>paid networks</strong>, and <strong>gated BuddyPress installations</strong>.</p>
<h4>What You Can Restrict</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Members Directory</strong> — Hide the full members list from visitors or non-members</li>
<li><strong>Member Profiles</strong> — Control who can view individual BuddyPress profiles</li>
<li><strong>Groups Directory</strong> — Restrict access to the groups listing page</li>
<li><strong>Single Group Pages</strong> — Lock individual group pages behind membership</li>
<li><strong>Site-Wide Activity</strong> — Hide the activity stream from unauthorized users</li>
<li><strong>Private Messages</strong> — Restrict messaging to specific membership levels</li>
</ul>
<h4>Membership Integration</h4>
<p>Seamlessly integrates with <strong>Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro)</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Apply restrictions based on your existing membership levels</li>
<li>Show upgrade prompts to non-members trying to access restricted content</li>
<li>Mix and match — some areas free, some members-only</li>
</ul>
<h4>Free Access by Profile Field</h4>
<p>Grant free access to specific BuddyPress members based on a <strong>profile field value</strong> — no membership plugin required. Ideal for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Giving VIP access to users with a specific role or profile attribute</li>
<li>Creating tiered access without a full membership setup</li>
<li>Whitelisting beta testers or early adopters</li>
</ul>
<h4>BuddyBoss Compatible</h4>
<p>Fully compatible with <strong>BuddyBoss Platform</strong>, so your restrictions work whether you’re running classic BuddyPress or BuddyBoss.</p>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Go to <strong>Settings <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> BP Restrict</strong></li>
<li>Choose which BuddyPress areas to restrict</li>
<li>Select restriction type: visitors, all non-members, or specific membership levels</li>
<li>Set a custom redirect URL or restriction message</li>
<li>Done — your community is protected</li>
</ol>
<h4>Use Cases</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Private communities</strong> — Only logged-in members can browse profiles and groups</li>
<li><strong>Paid membership sites</strong> — Gate BuddyPress features behind PMPro membership levels</li>
<li><strong>Corporate intranets</strong> — Restrict the social layer to employees only</li>
<li><strong>Online courses</strong> — Let students access the community, hide it from everyone else</li>
<li><strong>Dating sites</strong> — Require membership to view profiles or send messages</li>
</ul>


Restrictions for BuddyPress

Restrict BuddyPress profiles, groups, activity, and messages by login status, membership level, or profile field.

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