Protect content based on login or membership level. Use shortcodes or UI toggles to restrict post/page visibility.
As of April 2026, Simple Member Protection is a WordPress shortcode plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 268 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.2+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes….
Simple Member Protection allows site admins to restrict access to certain content based on user login status or assigned membership levels. Protect parts of your post/page content with a simple shortcode or assign membership levels through the admin interface.
Features include:
– Protect content with shortcodes for logged-in users only.
– Manage members and define membership levels.
– Assign membership level requirements to posts and pages.
– Import/export member data.
– Lightweight and easy to configure.
Wrap content with [protected_content]...[/protected_content] to restrict it to logged-in users.
To restrict content by membership level:
1. Edit a post or page.
2. Use the “Membership Protection” meta box to select the required level.
| WordPress | 5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | 7.2+ required |
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