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<p>Provide your users the option to <strong>subscribe to new updates</strong> and <strong>get notified via mail</strong>. Make your subscribers curious about new posts published as well as responses to comments made and further comments on the same post.</p>
<p>No need for external providers, scripts or other resources. Making <strong>GDPR (DSGVO)</strong> compliant usage easier and allows you keeping in control of your user and visitor data.</p>
<p>Basic styling included with plugin, <strong>highly adaptable</strong> to fit your theme.</p>
<h4>Plugin options</h4>
<p>th23 Subscribe offers you various options to make it smooth and easy for your users:</p>
<ul>
<li>Subscribe option via <strong>widget</strong></li>
<li>Checkbox upon <strong>registration</strong> to subscribe</li>
<li>Checkbox in the <strong>comment form</strong> to subscribe</li>
<li>Both checkboxes can be pre-selected (admin option)</li>
<li>Confirmation / feedback via <strong>overlay messages</strong> you can style via CSS</li>
<li><strong>Log file</strong> to keep track of subscription actions and mails (optional)</li>
<li>Notification mails sent in batches to avoid spamming / overloading your mail server</li>
<li>Easy configuration via plugin settings page in the admin area</li>
</ul>
<h4>Professional options</h4>
<p>Further functionality is available as <a href="https://th23.net/th23-subscribe/" rel="nofollow ugc">Professional extension</a>:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Personalized e-mails</strong> using the user name as an introduction</li>
<li>Subscriptions by <strong>visitors</strong> without registration as a user</li>
<li>Consent with <strong>terms and conditions</strong> upon subscription to support legal compliance</li>
<li><strong>E-Mail confirmation</strong> of new visitor subscriptions to ensure valid address</li>
<li><strong>Upgrade path for visitors</strong> to become a fully registered user with profile etc.</li>
<li>Handling <strong>password reset / registrations</strong> of users previously subscribing as a visitor</li>
</ul>
<h4>Special opportunity</h4>
<p>If you are <strong>interested in trying out the Professional version</strong> for free, write a review for the plugin and in return get a year long license including updates, please <a href="https://th23.net/user-management/?register" rel="nofollow ugc">register at my website</a> and <a href="https://th23.net/contact/" rel="nofollow ugc">contact me</a>. First come, first serve – limited opportunity for the first 10 people!</p>
<h4>Integration with other plugins</h4>
<p>For a good user experience this <strong>plugin integrates</strong> with the following plugins:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>th23 User Management</strong> offering subscription management on frontend page, enhancing “Last Visit” tracking for users and visitors following a link in the notification mail, integrating into frontend registration and password (reset) – find this plugin in the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/th23-user-management/" rel="ugc">WP plugin repository</a> or the <a href="https://th23.net/th23-user-management/" rel="nofollow ugc">plugins website</a> for more details and its Professional version with even more features</li>
<li><strong>th23 Social</strong> showing a subscription button within follow bars, manageable via th23 Social settings in the admin area – find this plugin in the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/th23-social/" rel="ugc">WP plugin repository</a> or the <a href="https://th23.net/th23-social/" rel="nofollow ugc">plugins website</a> for more details and its Professional version with even more features</li>
<li><strong>WP Better Emails</strong> sending mails in styled HTML and plain text format – find this plugin in the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-better-emails/" rel="ugc">WP plugin repository</a></li>
<li>th23 Featured including new post header images in HTML mails – this plugin is currently in a beta phase (not yet published)</li>
</ul>
<p>For seeing the plugin in action, feel free to visit the <a href="http://th23.net/" rel="nofollow ugc">authors website</a> or for seeing some styled examples his <a href="https://thorstenhartmann.de/" rel="nofollow ugc">personal website</a> and <a href="https://whereverwetravel.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">travel blog</a>.</p>


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Keep your users informed: Offer them to subscribe for notifications via mail upon updates (new posts or comments). Precious user data remain on your s …

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<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>


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The subscription engine for news & niche publishers.

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