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WooCommerce Protected Categories

by Woocommerce (opens in a new tab)

Version 2.8.2 Released 392 B

Lock entire WooCommerce categories – restrict access to certain users, user roles, or create a secret password. All products are completely hidden.

WooCommerce Protected Categories

About WooCommerce Protected Categories

WooCommerce Protected Categories is a plugin designed to enhance your online store’s functionality by allowing you to restrict access to specific product categories. This solution is ideal for businesses that want to create exclusive content for members or specific customer groups. By using this plugin, store owners can effectively manage visibility and access, ensuring that sensitive or premium products are only seen by the right audience.

Key Features

Restrict access to specific product categories based on user roles.

Set up multiple access levels for different customer groups.

Integrate seamlessly with WooCommerce user roles and capabilities.

Customizable messages for users who do not have access to restricted categories.

Easy configuration through the WordPress dashboard without coding knowledge.

Compatible with popular membership plugins to enhance functionality.

Support for shortcodes to display custom content for different user groups.

Detailed documentation and support available for users.

Installation & Usage

To install WooCommerce Protected Categories, simply download the plugin from GPLReal and upload it to your WordPress site via the Plugins section. Once activated, you can easily configure the settings to restrict access to your desired categories. This plugin is fully compatible with the latest versions of WordPress and WooCommerce.

Access the full premium WooCommerce Protected Categories through GPLReal for a small fraction of the original cost. Every purchase includes automatic updates and unrestricted GPL usage across all your websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does WooCommerce Protected Categories do?

WooCommerce Protected Categories allows you to restrict access to specific product categories in your WooCommerce store, ensuring that only authorized users can view or purchase products within those categories.

Is WooCommerce Protected Categories compatible with other plugins?

Yes, this plugin is designed to work well with other popular plugins, including membership and subscription plugins, enhancing its functionality and user experience.

How do I set up WooCommerce Protected Categories on my WordPress site?

To set up WooCommerce Protected Categories, download the plugin from GPLReal, upload it to your WordPress site, and activate it. Then, navigate to the plugin settings to configure the access restrictions for your product categories.

Is WooCommerce Protected Categories compatible with Elementor?

Yes, WooCommerce Protected Categories is compatible with Elementor, allowing you to create custom layouts while maintaining category access restrictions.

What is included when downloading WooCommerce Protected Categories from GPLReal?

When you download WooCommerce Protected Categories from GPLReal, you receive the complete premium version with all features unlocked. Your download includes automatic update notifications and the file can be used on unlimited websites under the GPL license.

How do I update WooCommerce Protected Categories?

Updates are delivered by GPLReal through automated email notifications as soon as a new version is available, ready for you to install on your site. Gladiator members enjoy fully automated updates and priority access to all products and new versions.

Are the files of WooCommerce Protected Categories secure?

Yes. All files are original and fully GPL-compliant. Due to the unpredictable nature of the WordPress ecosystem, we scan every file and every new version with multiple security tools. You are also welcome to verify the files yourself on VirusTotal.com before installation.

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What you get

  • Restrict access to specific product categories based on user roles.
  • Set up multiple access levels for different customer groups.
  • Integrate seamlessly with WooCommerce user roles and capabilities.
  • Customizable messages for users who do not have access to restricted categories.
  • Easy configuration through the WordPress dashboard without coding knowledge.
  • Compatible with popular membership plugins to enhance functionality.
  • Support for shortcodes to display custom content for different user groups.
  • Detailed documentation and support available for users.

Requirements

Requirement
WordPress 6.0 or newer
Requirement
PHP 8.1 or newer
Requirement
MySQL 5.7 / MariaDB 10.3 or newer
Download size
392 B
Licence
GNU General Public License

Release history

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