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PostGate

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Spec score 7.2 #25 of 30 in Paywall Software

What it is

PostGate is a WordPress plugin for charging for access to premium content. Publishers can protect an entire site or selected categories, posts, pages, supported custom post types, taxonomies and Gutenberg blocks. Access can require payment or login, and protected material unlocks after successful payment. Stripe-hosted Checkout supports one-time purchases and recurring subscriptions; public previews can be limited by paragraph count or word count. In the WordPress dashboard, publishers can track orders, subscriptions, payment status, revenue and premium-content performance. Subscribers manage billing details, invoices and subscriptions through Stripe Billing Portal. Optional Google Sign-In can be configured with Google OAuth credentials. PostGate says Stripe-hosted Checkout handles payment details, verified webhooks update orders and access, and card details are not stored on the WordPress server. The free plan has no monthly PostGate subscription, but successful transactions incur a 5% platform fee and Stripe processing fees apply separately. The plugin requires WordPress 6.2 or higher and PHP 8.1 or higher. It does not include community profiles or member directories.

Spec sheet

Purpose
PostGate is a WordPress paywall and content monetization plugin for selling access to premium content.Read 2 Oct 2026 · qodesphere.com
Audience
QodeSphere describes PostGate as intended for creators, bloggers, publishers, educators, consultants, and researchers who want to monetize WordPress content.Read 2 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
Integrations
PostGate connects to Stripe for payments and supports optional Google Sign-In configured with Google OAuth credentials.Read 2 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
Security
Stripe-hosted Checkout handles payment details, verified webhooks update orders and access, and PostGate says it does not store card details on the WordPress server.Read 2 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
Support
The product page directs users to PostGate documentation for setup guides, feature details, and troubleshooting help.Read 2 Oct 2026 · qodesphere.com
Access rules
Content access can require payment or login, and PostGate unlocks protected content after successful payment.Read 2 Oct 2026 · qodesphere.com
Compatibility
The plugin requires WordPress 6.2 or higher and PHP 8.1 or higher, according to its WordPress.org listing.Read 2 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
Content protection
It can restrict access to an entire site, categories, posts, pages, supported custom post types, taxonomies, or individual Gutenberg blocks.Read 2 Oct 2026 · qodesphere.com
Customer tools
Subscribers can use Stripe Billing Portal to update billing details, view invoices, and manage subscriptions.Read 2 Oct 2026 · qodesphere.com
Management
The WordPress dashboard tracks orders, subscriptions, payment status, revenue, and premium content performance.Read 2 Oct 2026 · qodesphere.com
Notable limit
PostGate supports paid membership access but does not include community profiles or member directories.Read 2 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
Payments
It supports one-time purchases and recurring subscriptions through Stripe-hosted Checkout.Read 2 Oct 2026 · qodesphere.com
Previews
Publishers can show public content previews limited by paragraphs or word count before a paywall.Read 2 Oct 2026 · qodesphere.com

Plans and prices

PostGate Free Free 5% platform fee on successful transactions; Stripe processing fees apply separately No monthly PostGate subscription · core monetization features Read 2 Oct 2026 · qodesphere.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Protects sites, posts, taxonomies and Gutenberg blocks.
  • Supports one-time payments and recurring subscriptions.
  • Offers previews limited by paragraphs or word count.
  • Tracks orders and revenue in the WordPress dashboard.

Limits

  • Successful transactions incur a 5% platform fee.
  • Stripe processing fees apply separately.
  • Requires WordPress 6.2 or higher and PHP 8.1 or higher.
  • No community profiles or member directories.

Who it suits

It suits WordPress creators, publishers, educators and other professionals who want to monetize premium content. It is less suited to paid memberships that need community profiles or member directories.

Verdict

PostGate combines content restrictions, previews and Stripe payments in a WordPress plugin. The free plan has no monthly subscription, but transaction and Stripe processing fees apply.

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