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PaywallWP Pro

Welcome to the official documentation for PaywallWP Pro — a comprehensive membership and content monetization plugin that helps publishers protect their premium content and manage subscriptions with ease.

What is PaywallWP Pro?​

PaywallWP Pro is a WordPress plugin designed for publishers, bloggers, and content creators who want to monetize their content through subscriptions. It provides a complete solution for:

  • Content Protection — Restrict access to premium posts, pages, and custom post types
  • Subscription Management — Create unlimited membership plans with different access levels
  • Payment Processing — Accept payments via Stripe and PayPal with secure checkout
  • Member Management — Track subscribers, manage access, and handle renewals automatically

Key Features​

Content Monetization​

  • Flexible paywall rules with access levels (1-10)
  • Metered access for free members (limited articles per month)
  • Partial content restriction with shortcodes
  • SEO-friendly content protection

Payment Processing​

  • Stripe Integration — Credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
  • PayPal Integration — PayPal accounts and credit cards
  • Automatic subscription renewals
  • Refund handling and cancellation management

Member Experience​

  • Beautiful checkout modal
  • Member account dashboard
  • Subscription management portal
  • Email notifications for important events

Security & Performance​

  • CAPTCHA protection (reCAPTCHA v2/v3, Cloudflare Turnstile)
  • Google OAuth social login
  • Cache-compatible design
  • Lightweight vanilla JavaScript (no React/heavy frameworks)

Ad Management​

  • Display ads to non-subscribers
  • Hide ads for premium members
  • Multiple ad zones (header, sidebar, in-content, footer)

Who Is This For?​

PaywallWP Pro is perfect for:

  • News and Magazine Websites — Monetize journalism and premium articles
  • Online Courses — Protect educational content and course materials
  • Premium Blogs — Offer exclusive content to paying subscribers
  • Newsletters — Create paid newsletter subscriptions
  • Members-Only Communities — Build exclusive content communities
  • Digital Publications — Manage digital magazine subscriptions

Getting Started​

Ready to start monetizing your content? Follow these guides:

  1. Installation — Install and activate the plugin
  2. Quick Start Guide — Get up and running in minutes
  3. Payment Gateway Setup — Configure Stripe or PayPal
  4. Create Your First Plan — Set up membership tiers

Support​

Need help? Here are your options:

  • Documentation — You're reading it! Browse the sidebar for detailed guides
  • Support Center — Visit paywallwp.com/support for ticket-based support
  • System Info — Use the built-in System Info tab in the plugin for troubleshooting

Version: 1.0.0 Requires: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.0+