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<p><strong>Simple Member Protection</strong> allows site admins to restrict access to certain content based on user login status or assigned membership levels. Protect parts of your post/page content with a simple shortcode or assign membership levels through the admin interface.</p>
<p>Features include:<br />
– Protect content with shortcodes for logged-in users only.<br />
– Manage members and define membership levels.<br />
– Assign membership level requirements to posts and pages.<br />
– Import/export member data.<br />
– Lightweight and easy to configure.</p>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<p>Wrap content with <code>[protected_content]...[/protected_content]</code> to restrict it to logged-in users.</p>
<p>To restrict content by membership level:<br />
1. Edit a post or page.<br />
2. Use the “Membership Protection” meta box to select the required level.</p>
<h3>Shortcodes</h3>
<pre><code>[protected_content]Your protected content here[/protected_content]  
</code></pre>
<p>– Restricts the content to <strong>logged-in users</strong>.</p>
<pre><code>[protected_content level="gold"]Your gold members-only content here[/protected_content]  
</code></pre>
<p>– Restricts the content to users with a specific membership level (e.g., “gold”).</p>
<p>If a user is not logged in or does not meet the membership level requirement, a login prompt is displayed.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>Developed by WP Plugin Pilot<br />
Plugin URI: https://wppluginpilot.com/simple-member-protection/</p>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.</p>


Simple Member Protection

Protect content based on login or membership level. Use shortcodes or UI toggles to restrict post/page visibility.

SeventhQueen

<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.

Simple Member Protection vs Restrictions for BuddyPress