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Toolset Access

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Toolset Access by OnTheGoSystems is a WordPress plugin for managing user roles and access permissions. It lets you create custom roles and decide exactly what content and features each user can see, create or edit, all from settings in the admin dashboard.

Version: 2.9.6
Released: Oct 12, 2026
Developer: Toolset
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own

What’s new in Toolset Access 2.9.6

Version 2.9.6 · Oct 12, 2026 Latest

What it does

Default WordPress roles rarely match how a real site is organized. A membership site, a multi-author blog or a business portal often needs people to see some content and stay away from the rest. This plugin handles that by letting you build custom roles and attach detailed permissions to posts, pages and custom post types. You set the rules in an admin interface, so you can control content visibility and editing rights without writing code.

Permissions reach both the backend and the frontend. You can limit who creates, edits or deletes content in specific areas, and show or hide menus, widgets and content blocks depending on a visitor's role. It works with other Toolset plugins, so access rules can cover custom fields, views and frontend forms. It also supports multisite networks and user groups, and developers get hooks and APIs for custom access logic.

Best for

Membership sites with member-only content
Multi-author blogs needing tighter editing rules
Agencies managing roles across multisite networks

Features

Custom role creation

Create user roles that match your site's structure, so every contributor, member or visitor gets access that fits what they actually need to do.

Detailed content permissions

Set permissions for posts, pages, custom post types and other content, so each user only sees what they are authorized to view.

Editing restrictions

Control who can create, edit or delete content within specific areas of your site, which helps prevent unintended changes by the wrong users.

Role-based content display

Show or hide menus, widgets and content blocks based on the visitor's role, giving each group of users a view suited to them.

Works with Toolset plugins

Manage access rules for custom fields, views and frontend forms when you use Toolset Access alongside other plugins from the Toolset suite.

Multisite support

Manage user roles and permissions across a WordPress multisite network, which suits agencies and businesses running more than one site.

User groups

Organize users into groups and assign permissions in bulk, a practical approach for large teams or sites with several membership tiers.

Hooks and APIs

Developers can use the provided hooks and APIs to extend the access control logic and customize how permissions behave on a site.

Toolset Access older versions

2.9.5Jul 7
2.9.4.2Jul 17, 2025
2.9.3Apr 3, 2025
2.9.2Nov 27, 2024
2.9.1May 16, 2024
2.9.0Mar 7, 2024
2.8.17Nov 16, 2023
2.8.16Apr 18, 2023

Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.

Questions about Toolset Access

Can I restrict content to logged-in members only?

Yes. You can set permissions on posts, pages and custom post types so only users with certain roles can view them. That makes it a fit for member-only content, and user groups let you handle several membership tiers with bulk permission assignments.

Do I need to write code to set up access rules?

No. Roles and permissions are managed through an admin dashboard interface, so you can build access rules without coding. If you do want custom behavior, the plugin offers hooks and APIs that developers can use to extend the access control logic.

Does it work with other Toolset plugins?

It does. When used with other Toolset plugins, you can manage access rules for custom fields, views and frontend forms, so permissions apply consistently across the content and forms you build with that suite.

Can I hide parts of the admin area from certain users?

Yes. The plugin can restrict backend and frontend access based on user roles and custom rules. You can also control who creates, edits or deletes content in specific areas, which is useful for limiting what contributors can touch.

Is Toolset Access free?

The code of Toolset Access 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 Toolset Access is this?

Version 2.9.6, released Oct 12, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update Toolset Access?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Toolset Access automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.