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Simple Membership Plugin

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Purpose
The free WordPress plugin lets site owners protect posts and pages behind member logins and offer free or premium content.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Integrations
The addon directory lists integrations including MailChimp, Zapier, bbPress, WooCommerce, ConvertKit, MailerLite, and AWeber; it separates free and premium addons.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Security
The core plugin has a strong-password setting; the maker's PCI guidance also describes debug logging and failed-login limits, and points to a separate 2FA addon.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Support
The maker offers documentation and forum support for the free plugin, while paid troubleshooting is $39 per issue and may take 24 to 48 hours to assess and answer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Content gating
pageRead 20 Sep 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Developer tools
The plugin provides customization hooks and an API for creating and updating member accounts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
File access limit
Media files uploaded to WordPress are publicly accessible by direct URL by default, and the plugin does not manage access to static files unless additional file-protection measures are used.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Intended use
The maker describes the plugin as suitable for small, simple membership websites and says hosting, plugin, theme, or payment-account differences can cause conflicts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Member management
Administrators can review members, access levels, and account status in the dashboard, move members between levels, and optionally approve accounts manually.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Membership levels
It supports unlimited access levels, such as free, silver, and gold, with content assigned to the levels.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Payment data
The maker states that the plugin does not directly handle cardholder data and says sites processing payments should secure member login access in line with PCI DSS requirements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Payments
The plugin supports one-time and recurring membership payments, and its homepage names PayPal, Stripe, and Braintree gateways.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Platform requirements
The homepage identifies it as a WordPress plugin, lists WordPress 6.5 or higher as required, and lists compatibility with WordPress 7.1.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Subscription billing
bothRead 20 Sep 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Trials
The maker says sites can offer a standalone free trial or a trial period before a subscription payment.Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com

Plans and prices

Core Simple Membership Plugin Free WordPress plugin; free download Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Paid support $39, paid once $39 per ticket; troubleshooting of 1 issue per ticket Advertised plugin features; excludes customization work Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Two-Factor Authentication Addon $39.95, paid once $39.95; includes 1 year of support and updates Premium addon; license choices shown on page Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com
Form Builder Addon $47, paid once $47.00; includes 1 year of support and updates Premium addon; license choices shown on page Read 11 Oct 2026 · simple-membership-plugin.com

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