Plugin
Updated
Paid Memberships Pro
Paid Memberships Pro by Paid Membership Pro is a WordPress plugin for building and running a membership site. It handles member registration, free and paid membership levels, and content restriction, and it gives members their own account pages for profiles, billing and order history.
- Version
- 3.8.9
- Released
- Oct 12, 2026
- Developer
- Paid Memberships Pro
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $0.79 a year on its own
- Topics
- Membership Plugins
What’s new in Paid Memberships Pro 3.8.9
Version 3.8.9 · Oct 12, 2026
Latest
- SecurityFixed an issue where a failed Cloudflare Turnstile check allowed later checkout and billing update submissions in the same session to skip the security check.
- ImprovedAdded the pmpro_account_profile_list_items filter to customize the profile items on the Membership Account page. The Username and Email items now also have their own CSS classes.
- ImprovedAdded edit and view page buttons to the Terms of Service setting.
- ImprovedApplying an empty discount code at checkout now shows an error message.
- ImprovedWhen an admin refund fails, the notice now includes the payment gateway's error message.
- FixedFixed the membership required message showing twice on restricted content when Elementor and Yoast SEO are both active.
- FixedRestricted Elementor widgets are no longer rendered as empty styled containers for users without access.
- FixedFixed the level confirmation message losing its paragraph formatting in checkout emails.
What it does
Running a membership site means tracking who has paid, what each person can see, and where members go to manage their accounts. This plugin brings those jobs into WordPress. You set up membership levels with descriptions, prices and expiration settings, then decide which posts, pages or blocks each level can view. Content can also be limited by login status alone, so you can keep some material for registered users and the rest for paying members.
Much of the front end is built from WordPress blocks. There are 20 of them, covering membership level displays, pricing tables, login forms, cancellation options and more, so you can lay out checkout and account pages in the block editor. Members get a checkout form for free or paid levels, a confirmation page after purchase, and account pages where they can edit profiles, review orders and update payment methods. It suits businesses, clubs, educators, creators and online communities that charge for access.
Best for
- Clubs and online communities charging for member access
- Educators and creators selling exclusive content
- Businesses offering tiered subscription plans on WordPress
Features
Membership checkout form
A flexible checkout handles registration and subscription purchases for both free and paid membership levels, so new members can sign up in one place.
Content restriction by level
Limit access to posts, pages or individual blocks based on login status or membership level, so only the right members see protected content.
Configurable membership levels
Give each level its own description, price point and expiration settings, which lets you offer anything from free trials to longer subscription plans.
Member account pages
Members can view and edit their profile, billing details, orders and active memberships from account pages built for that purpose.
Twenty WordPress blocks
Use 20 customizable blocks, including level displays, pricing tables, login forms and cancellation options, to build membership pages without writing code.
Order and billing history
Members can review past purchases and update their payment methods directly from their account pages, which cuts down on billing questions.
Member-only links and menus
Show custom links and navigation that only members see, pointing them toward the resources and pages that belong to their membership.
Login and password recovery
Built-in login and password recovery forms help members get back into their accounts without needing to contact the site owner.
Paid Memberships Pro older versions
- 3.8.8Oct 71 improvement, 7 fixes, 4 security fixes
- 3.8.7Sep 263 improvements, 12 fixes, 7 security fixes, 1 removal
- 3.8.6Sep 103 improvements, 5 fixes
- 3.8.5Aug 25
- 3.8.4Aug 8
- 3.8.3Aug 2
- 3.8.2Jul 19
- 3.8.1Jun 30
- 3.8Jun 17
- 3.7.4May 29
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
65 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Paid Memberships Pro
Can I offer both free and paid memberships?
Yes. The checkout form works with free and paid membership levels, and each level can have its own price, description and expiration settings. That lets you run a free tier alongside paid ones or offer free trials before a subscription.
How do I control what members can see?
You can restrict posts, pages or individual blocks based on whether a visitor is logged in or which membership level they hold. Visitors without the right level will not see the protected content, while members with access view it normally.
Can members manage their own billing?
Yes. Member account pages let people view and edit their profile, check their order history, see active memberships and update their payment methods, so routine billing changes do not require help from the site owner.
Do I need to write code to build membership pages?
No. The plugin includes 20 customizable WordPress blocks for things like pricing tables, membership level displays, login forms and cancellation options, so you can assemble checkout and account pages in the block editor.
Is Paid Memberships Pro free?
The code of Paid Memberships Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Paid Memberships Pro is this?
Version 3.8.9, released Oct 12, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Paid Memberships Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Paid Memberships Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
More from Paid Memberships Pro
