WP-Members is a self-hosted WordPress membership plugin that restricts selected posts to registered members. Registration and login appear inline with the site’s content and branded theme rather than on the native WordPress login page. The plugin works without theme modifications and can be customized for appearance and content restrictions. Its free plan includes content restriction, inline registration and login, and customizable member forms. Listed extensions cover download protection, invitation codes, MailChimp, PayPal subscriptions, Salesforce, security, user lists, and user tracking. The Security extension controls concurrent logins, registration spam, password rules, login-error logging, login-attempt limits, and registration blocks by IP, email, or username. Paid options include Salesforce Integration at 29.00 USD per year, WP-Members extensions from 49.00 USD per year, Priority Support at 59.00 USD per year, and the Pro Bundle at 125.00 USD per year. Subscription billing is listed in both forms, and support options include email, premium site, and forum access.
Who it is for
WP-Members suits WordPress site owners building newsletters, private blogs, or premium-content membership sites. It is designed for users wanting a simple-to-use plugin that can be extended and customized.
What is good
- Free plan restricts selected post content
- Inline registration matches the site theme
- Works without theme modifications
- Offers security and anti-spam controls
- Lists multiple optional extensions
What to know first
- Advanced features require paid extensions
- Support plans are separate purchases
- Customization may require WordPress knowledge
- Self-hosted WordPress only
Verdict
WP-Members provides a free foundation for post gating, inline member forms, and login. Paid extensions and support broaden its controls, integrations, and maintenance options.
WP-Members plans and pricing
All plansCompared on membership site platforms
- Free plan
- Yes
- Content gating
- post
- Subscription billing
- both
