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Restrict Content Pro - Restrict Past Content
This is an add-on plugin for the Restrict Content Pro membership system. It lets you restrict access to older posts and pages based on their publish date, so your newest content can stay open while your back catalog is reserved for members or other authorized users.
- Version
- 1.0.3
- Released
- Sep 1, 2020
- Developer
- Restrict Content Pro
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $1.03 on its own
- Topics
- Membership Plugins
What’s new in Restrict Content Pro - Restrict Past Content 1.0.3
Version 1.0.3 · Sep 1, 2020
Latest
- NewAdded new updater.
What it does
Many membership sites want to publish fresh content openly while keeping their archive as a member benefit. Doing that by hand means editing restriction settings on every older post, which gets tedious as the library grows. This add-on handles it with date-based rules. You choose a cutoff date, and posts and pages published before it are restricted. Your recent content is not affected by the rule, so new visitors can still read the latest material.
Because it works with your existing Restrict Content Pro setup, access is tied to the membership levels and user roles you already manage. You decide which members can view past content, and you can exclude specific posts or pages that should stay open, such as a popular guide or an evergreen landing page. Once the rules are set, the plugin applies them to older content automatically, and you can adjust the settings from the dashboard whenever your plans change.
Best for
- Membership sites using Restrict Content Pro
- Publishers who keep archives as a paid member benefit
- Blogs offering new posts free and older posts to members
Features
Works with Restrict Content Pro
Connects to your existing Restrict Content Pro membership system, so restrictions on past content follow the same member setup you already use.
Date-based restriction
Restrict access to all posts and pages published before a date you specify, keeping your older material available only to authorized users.
Rules by role or membership level
Choose which user roles or membership levels can view past content, so access matches the tiers you offer on your site.
Automatic lockdown of older content
Set your rules once and the plugin enforces them on aging content, so you do not need to update each older post by hand.
Exclude specific posts and pages
Keep selected posts or pages open even when they fall under a restriction rule, giving you precise control over what stays public.
Dashboard settings
Set and adjust your content visibility controls from a settings screen in the WordPress dashboard.
Questions about Restrict Content Pro - Restrict Past Content
Does this plugin work without Restrict Content Pro?
It is built as an add-on for the Restrict Content Pro membership system. It uses that system's membership levels and user roles to decide who can view your past content, so you will need Restrict Content Pro running on your site.
How does it decide which content counts as past content?
You specify a date, and posts and pages published before that date are restricted. Content published after the cutoff is left alone, so your newest material can stay openly available while older items are reserved for authorized users.
Can I keep a few older posts public?
Yes. You can exclude specific posts or pages from the restriction rules. This is handy for evergreen guides or popular articles you want any visitor to read, even though they were published before your cutoff date.
Can different membership levels get different access?
Access rules can be tailored to specific user roles or membership levels. That means you can decide which members are allowed to view your restricted archive and which are limited to your recent content.
Is Restrict Content Pro - Restrict Past Content free?
The code of Restrict Content Pro - Restrict Past Content 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 Restrict Content Pro - Restrict Past Content is this?
Version 1.0.3, released Sep 1, 2020. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Restrict Content Pro - Restrict Past Content?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Restrict Content Pro - Restrict Past Content automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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