Plugin
Updated
Presspermit Pro
Presspermit Pro, also known as PublishPress Permissions Pro by PublishPress, is a WordPress plugin for controlling who can view, edit and create content on your site. You can set access for posts, pages, categories, tags and custom post types, and assign it to roles, custom groups or individual users.
- Version
- 4.9.1
- Released
- Oct 14, 2026
- Developer
- PublishPress
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Presspermit Pro 4.9.1
Version 4.9.1 · Oct 14, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedPermissions settings navigation is now more accessible, improving keyboard navigation and usability.
- ImprovedThe Permissions dashboard has been improved for accessibility, including clearer navigation and interaction.
- ImprovedThe plugin title shown in the WordPress Plugin Directory has been corrected.
- FixedREST API media queries now use memory more efficiently, reducing memory usage when working with large media libraries.
- FixedTeaser rich-text settings are now properly sanitized for improved security.
- FixedProtected terms are now retained correctly when content is updated through the REST API.
- FixedUpdate refresh requests now properly verify the required security nonce.
- FixedUninstall cleanup is now properly scoped to prevent unrelated options from being removed.
What it does
Default WordPress roles apply the same rights to every piece of content, which gets awkward once a team grows or some material needs to stay private. This plugin lets you set permissions at the level of a single post, page, category, tag or custom post type. You decide who can read an item, who can edit it and who can create new content in a given area, without rewriting everyone's WordPress role.
It suits editorial teams, membership sites and community platforms that need finer control over content. You can gather users into custom groups, add your own publishing and privacy statuses to match your workflow, and limit who can view or edit files in the Media Library. For restricted pages, teaser text can show visitors a preview, with a live preview in the settings so you see the result before saving. An optional Content Visibility module is also available.
Best for
- Editorial teams with writers and editors needing separate access
- Membership sites that show teasers for restricted content
- Organizations building staff directories or personal profile pages
Features
Custom viewing permissions
Choose exactly who can see any post, page or custom post type by granting access to specific roles, user groups or individual users.
Custom editing permissions
Assign editing rights for individual posts and pages, and control editing by category and tag, so each team member works only on the content meant for them.
Content creation permissions
Define which users or groups can create content in different areas of your site, keeping contributions limited to the right people.
Custom user groups
Group selected users together without changing their WordPress roles, which makes it simpler to manage shared permission sets for teams or members.
Media Library access control
Decide who can view and edit images, videos and documents in the Media Library, keeping files away from users who should not touch them.
Teasers for restricted content
Show snippets or previews of locked content to visitors, with a live preview in the settings so you can check the teaser before saving.
Automatic content sync to users
Automatically create and assign personal pages or posts for users, useful for staff directories, profile pages and individual content areas.
Custom publishing and privacy statuses
Add your own workflow stages and privacy settings that match your editorial or business process, so content moves through the steps you define.
Presspermit Pro older versions
- 4.9.0Sep 231 new, 8 improvements, 9 fixes, 1 removal
- 4.8.4Sep 21 fix
- 4.8.3Aug 253 new, 2 improvements, 14 fixes
- 4.8.2May 28
- 4.8.1Apr 23
- 4.8.0Apr 7
- 4.7.0Mar 20
- 4.6.4Feb 4
- 4.6.3Jan 17
- 4.6.2Dec 22, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
52 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Presspermit Pro
Can I give one user access to a single page without changing their role?
Yes. Permissions can be assigned to individual users, roles or custom user groups for specific posts, pages and custom post types. Custom groups also let you bundle users together without altering their existing WordPress roles.
Does it work with custom post types?
Yes. Viewing, editing and creation permissions apply to custom post types as well as standard posts and pages. You can also control editing by category and tag, which helps when content is organized by taxonomy.
Can visitors see part of a restricted post?
Yes. The teaser feature displays a snippet or preview of locked content, which can encourage visitors to log in or register for full access. The teaser settings include a live preview so you can check how it looks before saving.
Can I control access to files in the Media Library?
Yes. The plugin lets you manage who can view and edit files in the Media Library, so images, videos and documents are only available to the users or groups you choose.
Is Presspermit Pro free?
The code of Presspermit 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 Presspermit Pro is this?
Version 4.9.1, released Oct 14, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Presspermit Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Presspermit Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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