Unlock Protocol
This plugin lets authors add locks to their posts and pages so that only paying visitors can view their content.
5(4 reviews)
·60 active installs·Updated 2 years agoAs of April 2026, Unlock Protocol is a WordPress unlock plugin with 60 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews. It has been downloaded 13K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.1+ and PHP 7.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2019. Last updated 2 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Subscribe to Unlock Lite – Opt In….
5/54 reviews
60active installs
13K+total downloads
7 yearssince 2019
Overview
Unlock is a protocol for memberships that lets any creator monetize their content permissionless.
In order to become members, visitors may need to be using a web3-enabled wallet such as MetaMask or a web browser with an embedded wallet, such as Opera. They also need a balance of crypto-currency to purchase the memberships.
The plugin enables “full-post” locking, or just block-level level locking, using the Gutemberg Editor.
The plugin uses Unlock’s default checkout UI, which means it lets users who do not have wallet create an Unlock account or even pay using credit card, if your lock supports this.
Getting Started
If you’d like to add a lock to your site, start by [deploying your first lock]https://app.unlock-protocol.com/locks/create). We strongly recommend start…
Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 5.1+ requiredTested up to 5.9.13 |
| PHP | 7.0+ required |
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Changelog
4.0.2
- handling postMeta undefined
Contributors
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