<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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<h3>Password Protect Pages, Posts & Content in WordPress</h3>
<p>Passster is an all-in-one plugin to password protect pages, content, or your entire site in seconds—quick, secure, and easy to use.<br />
Passster offers three protection modes to cover every use case you may think of when it comes to password protecting your WordPress website.</p>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kjYklVLVFD8?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&listType=playlist&list=PLM2tOjfhVrZdo_H26CV2I-UfdqpDWxo3D" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<h3>Passster Pro – Even more protection features when making a purchase</h3>
<p><strong>Multiple Passwords & Password Lists</strong><br />
– Assign multiple passwords for different users.<br />
– Create and manage large password lists for easy control.</p>
<p><strong>Quick & Bulk Edit for Password Protection</strong><br />
– Use WordPress <strong>Quick Edit</strong> and <strong>Bulk Edit</strong> to protect multiple pages instantly.</p>
<p><strong>Unlock Content by User Role or Email</strong><br />
– Automatically grant access to specific users or email addresses.</p>
<p><strong>Password Expiration & Usage Limits</strong><br />
– Set passwords to expire after a number of uses, first use, or by a time limit (hours, days, weeks).<br />
– Track which passwords were used and when they will expire.</p>
<p><strong>Generate Unlock Links</strong><br />
– Create encrypted unlock links so users can access content without entering a password.<br />
– Automatically shorten links with <strong>Bit.ly</strong> for easy sharing.</p>
<p><strong>WooCommerce Protection & Sales</strong><br />
– Protect WooCommerce pages, products, and checkout with a password.<br />
– Sell access to protected content—generate and email passwords automatically after purchase.</p>
<p><strong>Detailed Password Usage Statistics</strong><br />
– Track when and how often passwords are used.<br />
– View first usage date, IP (optional), and browser details.</p>
<h3>Quick Comparison (Free vs. Pro)</h3>
<h3>Free Version:</h3>
<p>✔ Protect sections of pages using shortcodes or blocks.<br />
✔ Secure entire pages and posts.<br />
✔ Automatically protect child pages with a single click.<br />
✔ Lock down your entire site with a password.<br />
✔ Unlock protected content without refreshing the page.<br />
✔ Customize the design, labels, and descriptions of the password form.<br />
✔ Use cookies to grant access across multiple protected areas.</p>
<h3>Pro Version:</h3>
<p>✔ Everything in the free version, plus:<br />
✔ Protect content with <strong>multiple passwords</strong> or password lists.<br />
✔ Quickly set up password protection via Quick Edit or Bulk Edit.<br />
✔ Protect content using <strong>Google reCAPTCHA or hCAPTCHA</strong>.<br />
✔ Unlock protected content by <strong>user role or email</strong>.<br />
✔ Set passwords to <strong>expire</strong> based on usage limits or time intervals.<br />
✔ Generate encrypted <strong>unlock links</strong> for seamless access.<br />
✔ Track and prevent <strong>concurrent password sharing</strong>.<br />
✔ Secure <strong>WooCommerce products and store pages</strong>.<br />
✔ Sell access to protected content via <strong>WooCommerce integration</strong>.<br />
✔ Detailed statistics on password usage and lists.</p>
<p>Get it now on <a href="https://passster.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">passster.com/</a></p>
<h3>Documentation</h3>
<p>Learn more about this plugin <a href="https://passster.com/kb/" rel="nofollow ugc">in our official documentation</a></p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<ul>
<li>Free users: <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-protector/" rel="ugc">Ask in our forum</a></li>
<li>Pro users: <a href="https://passster.com/contact-us/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=contact+us" rel="nofollow ugc">Get priority help</a></li>
</ul>


Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content


I'm not sure that updating the plugin is the only cause, but it is a cause of this problem: the correct password ceases to unlock the content after an update and says "security check failed" or something when attempting to authenticate.  This causes a periodic freak-out of my customer.  To fix it I have to add and take away the whole-page lock...I think...  It's hard to pinpoint what I actually do that makes it start working again.


Periodically doesn't unlock. Buggy

Password Protect Pages, Posts & Content in WordPress

My Members Only – Membership for WordPress vs Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content