LaughterOnWater

<p>SanctumGate gives small websites an easy way to keep the majority of pages and posts private for active members without the complexity of a full-on membership system. With simple, granular access controls, you decide exactly what the public sees — and what stays reserved for your logged-in community.</p>
<p><strong>Key Features:</strong><br />
* <strong>Page-Level Control</strong>: Choose specific pages to make publicly accessible<br />
* <strong>Category-Based Access</strong>: Make entire categories of posts public<br />
* <strong>Category Archives</strong>: Public category archive pages for allowed categories<br />
* <strong>User-Friendly Interface</strong>: Checkbox-based selection instead of manual ID entry<br />
* <strong>Visual Feedback</strong>: See exactly what’s currently public at a glance<br />
* <strong>Lightweight</strong>: Minimal performance impact, perfect for smaller sites</p>
<p><strong>Perfect For:</strong><br />
* Small business websites<br />
* Community sites<br />
* Member-only content areas<br />
* Private blogs<br />
* Non-profit organization sites</p>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<h3>Basic Setup</h3>
<ol>
<li>Navigate to <strong>Appearance <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> SanctumGate</strong> in your WordPress admin</li>
<li>You’ll see two sections: “Allowed Pages” and “Allowed Categories”</li>
</ol>
<h3>Making Pages Public</h3>
<ul>
<li>Check the boxes next to any pages you want to be publicly accessible</li>
<li>The home page is always public by default</li>
<li>Save your changes</li>
</ul>
<h3>Making Posts Public by Category</h3>
<ul>
<li>Check the boxes next to categories whose posts should be public</li>
<li>All posts in checked categories will be accessible without login</li>
<li>Category archive pages for allowed categories are also public</li>
<li>Save your changes</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Stays Private</h3>
<p>Everything else on your site will require users to log in to access, including:<br />
* Unchecked pages<br />
* Posts in unchecked categories<br />
* All other post types and content</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For support, please visit the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sanctumgate/" rel="ugc">WordPress support forums</a> or check the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/sanctumgate/" rel="ugc">plugin documentation</a>.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>Developed by LaughterOnWater<br />
Inspired by the need for simple, effective access control on small WordPress sites.</p>


SanctumGate

Simple granular access controls for WordPress sites. Keep content private for members while selectively making pages and categories public.

Huzaifa Al Mesbah

<p>Access Defender is the most comprehensive WordPress security plugin for blocking VPNs, proxies, and suspicious traffic. Protect your website from malicious users, spam, fraud, and unauthorized access with our advanced multi-provider detection system.</p>
<p>NEW in Version 1.1.0: Revolutionary multi-provider system with automatic failover, real-time monitoring, and enhanced reliability!</p>
<h4>Quick Start Video Tutorial</h4>
<p>Watch our step-by-step installation and configuration guide:</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/gWUFEuK1ZhA?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>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<h4>Advanced VPN & Proxy Detection</h4>
<ul>
<li>99.9% Detection Accuracy – Industry-leading precision in identifying VPNs, proxies, and hosting providers</li>
<li>Multiple Detection Methods – Comprehensive IP analysis using advanced algorithms</li>
<li>Real-time Threat Assessment – Instant blocking of suspicious traffic</li>
</ul>
<h4>Multi-Provider System (NEW!)</h4>
<ul>
<li>4+ API Providers – Choose from free and premium services</li>
<li>Smart Auto-Rotation – Automatic switching between providers when limits are reached</li>
<li>Zero Downtime Protection – Seamless failover ensures continuous security</li>
<li>Load Balancing – Distribute requests across multiple providers for optimal performance</li>
</ul>
<h4>Real-time Monitoring & Analytics</h4>
<ul>
<li>Live Usage Statistics – Monitor API calls, success rates, and provider performance</li>
<li>Detailed Reporting – Track blocked attempts, provider efficiency, and security metrics</li>
<li>Performance Insights – Optimize your security setup with actionable data</li>
</ul>
<h4>Smart Configuration Options</h4>
<ul>
<li>Free Provider Auto-Rotation – Perfect for small to medium websites</li>
<li>Premium Provider Support – Enhanced reliability for high-traffic sites</li>
<li>Flexible API Management – Easy switching between providers</li>
<li>Custom Rate Limiting – Intelligent request management</li>
</ul>
<h4>User-Friendly Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>One-Click Setup – Get protected in minutes</li>
<li>Customizable Block Messages – Professional warning pages for blocked users</li>
<li>Admin Bypass – Administrators never get blocked</li>
<li>Bot-Friendly – Automatic detection and allowance of search engine crawlers</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why Choose Access Defender?</h3>
<h4>For Website Owners:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Protect against fraud, spam, and malicious activities</li>
<li>Reduce server load from suspicious traffic</li>
<li>Improve website performance and user experience</li>
<li>Maintain compliance with security standards</li>
</ul>
<h4>For E-commerce Sites:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Prevent fraudulent transactions and chargebacks</li>
<li>Block suspicious purchasing patterns</li>
<li>Protect customer data and payment information</li>
<li>Reduce cart abandonment from bot traffic</li>
</ul>
<h4>For Content Creators:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Protect premium content from unauthorized access</li>
<li>Prevent content scraping and theft</li>
<li>Ensure genuine user engagement metrics</li>
<li>Maintain advertising revenue integrity</li>
</ul>
<h3>Supported API Providers</h3>
<h4>Free Providers (Auto-Rotation Enabled):</h4>
<ul>
<li>IP-API.com (Free) – 45 requests/minute, reliable detection</li>
<li>Additional Free APIs – Coming soon for enhanced rotation</li>
</ul>
<h4>Premium Providers (Enhanced Performance):</h4>
<ul>
<li>ProxyCheck.io – Professional-grade detection with 99.9% accuracy</li>
<li>IPGeolocation.io – Advanced geolocation and VPN detection</li>
<li>IP-API.com (Pro) – Premium tier with higher limits (Coming Soon)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Smart Provider Management:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Sequential rotation through free providers</li>
<li>Automatic failover when rate limits are reached</li>
<li>Real-time provider health monitoring</li>
<li>Intelligent request distribution</li>
</ul>
<h3>Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>E-commerce Websites – Prevent fraud and protect transactions</li>
<li>Membership Sites – Control access to premium content</li>
<li>Corporate Websites – Maintain security compliance</li>
<li>News & Media Sites – Protect against content scraping</li>
<li>SaaS Platforms – Prevent abuse and unauthorized access</li>
<li>Any WordPress Site – Universal security enhancement</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy & Security</h3>
<h4>Data Collection & Processing:</h4>
<p>Access Defender prioritizes your privacy while providing robust security. Here’s how we handle data:</p>
<h4>API Provider Data Sharing:</h4>
<p>When checking IP addresses, minimal data is shared with selected API providers for detection purposes only.</p>
<h4>Supported Providers & Their Policies:</h4>
<ul>
<li>IP-API.com – <a href="https://ip-api.com/docs/legal" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a></li>
<li>ProxyCheck.io – <a href="https://proxycheck.io/" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a></li>
<li>IPGeolocation.io – <a href="https://ipgeolocation.io/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Data Security Measures:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Encrypted API Communications – All provider requests use HTTPS</li>
<li>No Personal Data Storage – Only IP addresses are processed temporarily</li>
<li>Automatic Data Purging – Logs are cleared regularly</li>
<li>Secure Key Management – API keys are encrypted in database</li>
<li>WordPress Security Standards – Full compliance with WP security guidelines</li>
</ul>
<h4>Analytics & Telemetry:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Opt-in Only – Data collection requires your explicit consent</li>
<li>Anonymous Usage Data – Helps improve plugin performance</li>
<li>No Personal Information – Only technical usage statistics</li>
<li>Full Control – Disable anytime in settings</li>
</ul>
<h3>License & Legal</h3>
<h4>Open Source License</h4>
<p>Access Defender is licensed under GPLv2 or later. This ensures the plugin remains free and open-source while providing you with the flexibility to use, modify, and distribute it according to your needs.</p>
<h4>License Details:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Free to use for personal and commercial projects</li>
<li>Modify and customize according to your requirements</li>
<li>Redistribute under the same license terms</li>
<li>Access to complete source code</li>
<li>Community-driven development and support</li>
</ul>
<h4>Important Legal Information:</h4>
<p>This plugin provides security features but users should understand:</p>
<ul>
<li>No 100% Guarantee: No security measure is completely foolproof</li>
<li>Third-party Dependencies: Plugin functionality depends on external API services</li>
<li>Service Availability: API provider changes may affect functionality</li>
<li>User Responsibility: Proper configuration and monitoring are essential</li>
</ul>
<h4>Best Practices:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Regularly monitor plugin performance</li>
<li>Keep plugin updated to latest version</li>
<li>Test configuration on staging environment</li>
<li>Maintain backup security measures</li>
<li>Review API provider terms periodically</li>
</ul>
<p>By using Access Defender, you acknowledge these terms and agree to use the plugin responsibly as part of a comprehensive security strategy.</p>


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