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<p>PayGate Content Restriction lets you create membership tiers, restrict any post or page to specific tiers, and process payments via Stripe Checkout — all from within WordPress without any external middleware.</p>
<p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Create unlimited membership tiers with custom pricing and features</li>
<li>Restrict individual posts, pages, or custom post types</li>
<li>Three paywall designs: Modern, Minimal, and Classic</li>
<li>Stripe-native payments (Checkout Sessions + Subscriptions)</li>
<li>Real Stripe webhook handling with signature verification</li>
<li>Admin member management dashboard</li>
<li>Analytics dashboard with conversion charts</li>
<li>Bulk content restriction tools</li>
<li>Member self-service dashboard (view/cancel subscription)</li>
<li>Transactional email notifications (welcome, cancellation, payment failed)</li>
<li>Theme template override support</li>
<li>WP-CLI demo seeder for testing</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Paywall Templates:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Modern</strong> — Card with blur fade-in effect and tier grid</li>
<li><strong>Minimal</strong> — Clean HR divider with stacked full-width CTA buttons</li>
<li><strong>Classic</strong> — Badge icon, tier cards in flex row, “Most Popular” label</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>No dependencies on page builders, shortcode soup, or external services</strong> beyond Stripe.</p>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to the following external services:</p>
<h4>Stripe</h4>
<p>PayGate Content Restriction uses Stripe to process payments and manage subscriptions.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>What data is sent:</strong> When a user subscribes, their WordPress user ID, email address, and selected membership tier are used to create a Stripe Customer and initiate a Checkout Session. Stripe receives whatever billing information the user enters during checkout.</li>
<li><strong>When it is sent:</strong> Only when a logged-in user clicks a “Get Access” or “Subscribe” button to initiate checkout, or when a Stripe webhook event is received and verified.</li>
<li><strong>Stripe’s terms of service:</strong> https://stripe.com/legal</li>
<li><strong>Stripe’s privacy policy:</strong> https://stripe.com/privacy</li>
</ul>
<h4>Freemius (Pro version only)</h4>
<p>The Pro version of this plugin uses Freemius for license management and automatic updates.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>What data is sent:</strong> WordPress site URL, plugin version, and (with user consent) basic site and admin contact information for license activation.</li>
<li><strong>When it is sent:</strong> Only when the Pro version is active and a license is being activated or checked.</li>
<li><strong>Freemius terms of service:</strong> https://freemius.com/terms/</li>
<li><strong>Freemius privacy policy:</strong> https://freemius.com/privacy/</li>
</ul>


PayGate Content Restriction

Restrict post and page content behind membership tiers with Stripe-native payments. No page builders needed.

Lew Ayotte

Jeremy Green

ZEEN101

<p><a href="https://leakypaywall.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Leaky Paywall</a> is the most flexible <strong>paywall and subscription plugin for WordPress</strong>. Launch a metered paywall, grow your email list with a registration wall, and sell paid subscriptions while keeping full control of your subscriber data inside WordPress.</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/N_E64rMBJoY?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<p>Trusted by <strong>800+ publishers worldwide</strong>, including local newsrooms, niche magazines, B2B media companies, and independent content creators.</p>
<p>Leaky Paywall makes it easy to launch a subscription business without expensive enterprise software. Install the plugin, activate List Builder, and start building your audience in minutes.</p>
<h4>Launch a Paywall in Minutes</h4>
<p>With Leaky Paywall you can:</p>
<ul>
<li>Launch a <strong>metered paywall</strong></li>
<li>Add <strong>paid subscriptions with Stripe</strong></li>
<li>Capture reader emails with a <strong>registration wall</strong></li>
<li>Restrict content anywhere on your site</li>
<li>Keep <strong>full control of your subscriber data</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Everything runs <strong>natively inside WordPress</strong> with no external platform required.</p>
<h4>What’s Included Free in Leaky Paywall</h4>
<p>Leaky Paywall includes powerful tools to start building your audience and monetizing your content right away.</p>
<h4>List Builder Registration Wall</h4>
<p>List Builder is a prebuilt <strong>NYT-style registration wall</strong> that turns anonymous readers into known subscribers.</p>
<p>Instead of popups, readers are prompted to register or log in seamlessly to continue reading.</p>
<ul>
<li>Activate in minutes with no design or development required</li>
<li>Combined login and registration flow modeled after major news publishers</li>
<li>Mobile-friendly and fully styled out of the box</li>
<li>Grow your email list faster than traditional newsletter popups</li>
<li>Export registered readers to your email platform or send via Zapier</li>
<li>Sync subscribers with CRM integrations available on paid plans</li>
</ul>
<h4>Multiple Subscription Levels</h4>
<p>Create as many subscription tiers as your business needs.</p>
<ul>
<li>Free, premium, annual, or VIP subscription tiers</li>
<li>Unlimited levels with no upfront license cost</li>
<li>Powered by Stripe with Apple Pay and Google Pay support</li>
<li>Start free with <strong>10% revenue share on paid subscriptions</strong></li>
<li>Upgrade anytime to reduce or remove the revenue share</li>
</ul>
<h4>Publisher Dashboard</h4>
<p>A dedicated dashboard inside WordPress gives you an instant view of your subscription business.</p>
<p>See:</p>
<ul>
<li>Revenue trends</li>
<li>New subscriber registrations</li>
<li>Paid subscription activity</li>
<li>Top performing content</li>
</ul>
<p>All directly inside your WordPress admin.</p>
<h4>Flexible Paywall and Content Control</h4>
<p>Leaky Paywall supports multiple paywall models so you can monetize your content your way.</p>
<ul>
<li>Metered paywalls</li>
<li>Hard paywalls</li>
<li>Dynamic and hybrid paywalls</li>
<li>Restrict content by post, category, tag, taxonomy, or post type</li>
<li>Restrict individual content blocks within articles</li>
<li>Customizable paywall messaging</li>
<li>Subscriber management tools</li>
<li>Stripe payment processing (Verified Stripe Partner)</li>
<li>REST API and developer hooks</li>
</ul>
<h4>Upgrade to Leaky Paywall Pro</h4>
<p>As your subscription business grows, Leaky Paywall Pro unlocks powerful tools used by professional publishers.</p>
<h4>Revenue and Monetization</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Reduce or remove the 10% revenue share</strong></li>
<li>Recurring subscriptions</li>
<li>Free trials and promotional coupons</li>
<li>Bulk, corporate, and group subscriptions</li>
<li>IP-based subscriptions for organizations</li>
</ul>
<h4>Data and Insights</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Subscriber Insights</strong> helps identify readers most likely to subscribe</li>
<li>Churn risk alerts</li>
<li>Top converting content reports</li>
<li>Subscriber behavior trends</li>
<li>Incognito browsing blocking</li>
</ul>
<h4>Integrations and Extensions</h4>
<p>Leaky Paywall integrates with the tools publishers already use.</p>
<ul>
<li>Salesforce</li>
<li>HubSpot</li>
<li>Mailchimp</li>
<li>Zapier</li>
<li>simplecirc</li>
<li>Omeda</li>
<li>WooCommerce</li>
</ul>
<h4>Flowletter Newsletters</h4>
<p>Create and send newsletters directly inside WordPress with <strong>Flowletter</strong>.</p>
<p>Subscribers are automatically logged in when clicking from your newsletter, eliminating paywall friction and improving conversion.</p>
<p>Includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Email automation</li>
<li>Welcome sequences</li>
<li>Free and paid newsletter tiers</li>
<li>Subscriber segmentation</li>
</ul>
<h4>Mobile Apps with UniPress</h4>
<p>Launch native <strong>iOS and Android apps</strong> connected to your WordPress site.</p>
<ul>
<li>WordPress content sync via API</li>
<li>Paywall restrictions honored</li>
<li>Push notifications</li>
<li>Easy subscriber login</li>
</ul>
<p>Leaky Paywall currently offers <strong>50+ extensions</strong> to expand your subscription business.</p>
<h4>Support</h4>
<p>Paid plans include <strong>priority support</strong>, onboarding assistance, and dedicated publisher success guidance.</p>
<p><a href="https://leakypaywall.com/upgrade-to-leaky-paywall-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to Leaky Paywall Pro</a></p>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<p>Leaky Paywall is used by publishers of all sizes, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Local news organizations launching digital subscriptions</li>
<li>Niche magazines and membership publications</li>
<li>B2B publishers selling premium research</li>
<li>Independent writers monetizing their audience</li>
<li>Content creators building subscription communities</li>
</ul>
<p>Unlike hosted platforms like Substack or Ghost, <strong>you retain full control of your subscriber data, content, and revenue inside WordPress.</strong></p>
<h4>Why Publishers Choose Leaky Paywall</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>WordPress Native</strong> — subscribers are stored as WordPress users</li>
<li><strong>Free to Start</strong> — launch without upfront costs</li>
<li><strong>Flexible Monetization</strong> — metered, hard, or hybrid paywalls</li>
<li><strong>Full Developer Control</strong> — extensive hooks, filters, and APIs</li>
<li><strong>Trusted by 800+ publishers worldwide</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Leaky Paywall is backed by extensive documentation and an active development community.</p>
<h4>Get Started</h4>
<p>Leaky Paywall is free.</p>
<p>Install the plugin, activate List Builder, and start growing your audience today.</p>
<p>Ready to unlock advanced tools and keep more of your subscription revenue?</p>
<p>Upgrade to <strong>Leaky Paywall Pro</strong> for recurring subscriptions, deeper analytics, and powerful integrations.</p>
<ul>
<li>Learn more at <a href="https://leakypaywall.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">leakypaywall.com</a></li>
<li>Documentation: <a href="https://docs.leakypaywall.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">docs.leakypaywall.com</a></li>
<li>Publisher resources: <a href="https://publisherrevenue.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">publisherrevenue.com</a></li>
<li>Paywall Podcast: <a href="https://leakypaywall.com/paywall-podcast/" rel="nofollow ugc">leakypaywall.com/paywall-podcast</a></li>
<li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@leakypaywall" rel="nofollow ugc">youtube.com/@leakypaywall</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>Leaky Paywall<br />
Copyright (C) ZEEN101, LLC</p>
<p>This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.</p>
<p>This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.</p>
<p>You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program. If not, see <a href="http://www.gnu.org/licenses/" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.gnu.org/licenses/</a>.</p>


Leaky Paywall

The subscription engine for news & niche publishers.

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