innowyn

This plugin gives access to users based on his/her selected category post. It also provides shortcode for the list of selected category.
Features: 
– Easy installation 
– Admin have rights to set privileges for a particular category post that has to be seen by the user on frontend. 
– Shows only selected category lists in front-end. (For that use short code). 
 [selected_category_list]

Role wise category post

Role wise category post lets you see posts based on the category privillages for users.

SeventhQueen

Restrictions for BuddyPress 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.
Perfect for membership sites, private communities, paid networks, and gated BuddyPress installations.
<h4>What You Can Restrict</h4>
<ul>
<li>Members Directory — Hide the full members list from visitors or non-members</li>
<li>Member Profiles — Control who can view individual BuddyPress profiles</li>
<li>Groups Directory — Restrict access to the groups listing page</li>
<li>Single Group Pages — Lock individual group pages behind membership</li>
<li>Site-Wide Activity — Hide the activity stream from unauthorized users</li>
<li>Private Messages — Restrict messaging to specific membership levels</li>
</ul>
<h4>Membership Integration</h4>
Seamlessly integrates with Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro):
<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>
Grant free access to specific BuddyPress members based on a profile field value — no membership plugin required. Ideal for:
<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>
Fully compatible with BuddyBoss Platform, so your restrictions work whether you’re running classic BuddyPress or BuddyBoss.
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Go to Settings → BP Restrict</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>Private communities — Only logged-in members can browse profiles and groups</li>
<li>Paid membership sites — Gate BuddyPress features behind PMPro membership levels</li>
<li>Corporate intranets — Restrict the social layer to employees only</li>
<li>Online courses — Let students access the community, hide it from everyone else</li>
<li>Dating sites — 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.

Role wise category post vs Restrictions for BuddyPress