Plugin
Updated
Restricted Categories
WP Adverts - Restricted Categories is an add-on plugin by Mark Winiarski for the WP Adverts classifieds plugin. It lets site administrators decide which user roles can post ads in selected categories, so each category only receives listings from the people meant to use it.
Install this firstPlease install the WPAdverts Core Plugin from here before installing WPAdverts Add-ons
Go to product- Version
- 1.0.2
- Released
- Oct 6, 2021
- Developer
- WP Adverts
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in Restricted Categories 1.0.2
Version 1.0.2 · Oct 6, 2021
Latest
What it does
Classified sites often have categories that should stay open to only some users. A jobs section might be meant for employer accounts, or a premium category might be reserved for paying members. Without a way to limit posting, anyone can drop an ad anywhere, and moderators end up cleaning out irrelevant or unwanted listings. This add-on gives you per-category control over who is allowed to post, using the WordPress user roles your site already has.
Restrictions are set from a settings panel, one category at a time, with no coding needed. It works with both default and custom WordPress user roles, which makes it a good fit for sites with their own membership structure. When users submit an ad, they only see the categories their role is allowed to post in, which keeps the form clear. Multisite networks are supported, so networked marketplaces or franchise setups can manage restrictions across sites.
Best for
- Classified ad sites built on WP Adverts
- Membership communities with role-specific ad sections
- Niche marketplaces running on WordPress multisite networks
Features
Role-based category restrictions
Choose which user roles are allowed to post ads in specific categories, keeping each section of your classifieds limited to the right group of users.
Per-category configuration
Set restrictions individually for each ad category from a settings panel, so you can leave some categories open and lock down others.
Filtered submission form
Users only see the categories their role is authorized to post in, which avoids confusion and keeps the ad submission process clear.
Custom and default roles
Works with standard WordPress roles as well as custom roles, so restrictions can follow whatever membership structure your site uses.
Built for WP Adverts
Runs as an add-on to the core WP Adverts plugin and plugs into its existing ad posting and category system.
Blocks unauthorized postings
Prevents users from submitting listings to categories they have no permission for, cutting down on clutter, spam and moderation work.
Multisite support
Manage category restrictions across multiple WordPress sites, which suits networked classified marketplaces and franchise setups.
Questions about Restricted Categories
Do I need WP Adverts for this to work?
Yes. This is an add-on for the WP Adverts classifieds plugin, and it works with WP Adverts categories and its ad posting process. It adds role-based posting limits on top of the categories you already manage there.
Can I use my own custom user roles?
Yes. Restrictions can be applied to default WordPress roles and to custom roles, so you can match category access to your site's own membership levels or account types.
What do restricted users see when they post an ad?
Users are only shown the categories their role is allowed to post in. Categories they lack permission for are kept out of their submission options, which keeps the form simpler and prevents posts in the wrong place.
Does it work on a WordPress multisite network?
Yes. The plugin supports multisite, so you can manage category restrictions across multiple sites in a network, which is useful for networked marketplaces or franchise-style classified setups.
Is Restricted Categories free?
The code of Restricted Categories 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 Restricted Categories is this?
Version 1.0.2, released Oct 6, 2021. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Restricted Categories?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Restricted Categories automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
More from WP Adverts
