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Role Based Content Restrictor

by inzidev

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Description

Role Based Content Restrictor allows you to restrict access to individual posts, pages, and custom post types based on user roles or login status — now with a simplified and intuitive interface.

Key Features

  • Restrict content based on user roles
  • Restrict content to logged-in users only
  • Restrict content to logged-out users (visitors only)
  • Set a custom redirect page per post
  • Configure a global fallback redirect from plugin settings
  • Clean radio-based UI to avoid conflicting settings
  • Fully backward compatible with previous versions

Improved Restriction UI

The plugin now uses a single “Restriction Type” selector instead of multiple toggles:

  • No Restriction
  • Restrict access to this content for roles
  • Restrict to Logged-in Users Only
  • Restrict to Logged-out Users Only (Visitors Only)

Only relevant fields are shown based on the selected option, making configuration clearer and preventing conflicts.

Smart & Conflict-Free Logic

The plugin ensures consistent behavior with a clear priority system:

  • Visitors Only highest priority (logged-in users are redirected, except administrators)
  • Logged-in Only restricts access to authenticated users
  • Role-based restriction applies when selected

Visitors Only Behavior

When Visitors Only is enabled:
– Logged-out users can access the content
– Logged-in users are redirected to a selected page
– If no page is selected, the plugin uses the post redirect or global fallback
– Administrators are always allowed access

Backward Compatibility

Existing settings are fully preserved:
– Older saved configurations are automatically mapped to the new interface
– No data loss when switching between restriction types
– Hidden fields are not submitted to prevent accidental overwrites

Perfect for:
* Membership sites
* Learning Management Systems (LMS)
* Intranets and company portals
* Client dashboards or gated content areas
* Login / Register pages (visible only to visitors)

Lightweight, developer-friendly, and works with any theme or builder (Elementor, Gutenberg, etc.).

About the Author

Inzamam Abbasi – Professional WordPress Developer with over 10 years of experience, specializing in custom plugin development and scalable WordPress solutions.
Delivered 1,000+ projects including membership systems, LMS platforms, and enterprise WordPress solutions.

Learn more at https://inzidev.com

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/role-based-content-restrictor/ or install directly from the WordPress Plugin Directory.
  2. Activate the plugin from Plugins > Installed Plugins.
  3. Go to Settings > Role Restrictions to configure the default redirect.
  4. Edit any page/post and use the Restrict Access meta box to:
    • Select restriction type
    • Configure roles (if applicable)
    • Set redirect behavior
  1. Global settings page for default redirect configuration.

    Global settings page for default redirect configuration.

  2. Restriction Type selector with radio-based UI.

    Restriction Type selector with radio-based UI.

  3. Dynamic fields based on selected restriction type (roles, redirects, visitors-only settings).

    Dynamic fields based on selected restriction type (roles, redirects, visitors-only settings).

Will it work with custom post types?

Yes! The plugin works with all public post types registered in WordPress.

Can I restrict pages to only logged-in users?

Yes, select “Logged-in Users Only” from the restriction type.

Can I restrict pages to only visitors (logged-out users)?

Yes, select “Visitors Only”. Logged-in users will be redirected automatically.

What happens if multiple restriction types were previously enabled?

The plugin automatically resolves them into a single restriction type using a priority system, ensuring consistent behavior.

Can I redirect users to an external URL?

Not yet. You can redirect them to a page where you handle the external redirect using a script or shortcode.

Does it support multiple roles per page/post?

Yes, when using role-based restriction, you can select multiple roles.

What happens if no redirect page is set?

The plugin will use the global fallback page set in the plugin settings. If that’s not set, users are redirected to the homepage.

Effortless Role-Based Access Control for WordPress

By ayazfaisal447 on October 20, 2025

A lightweight, powerful plugin that makes restricting content by user role easy and seamless. Perfect for membership sites, LMS, and client portals.

worked great

By farrukh_ahmed on October 19, 2025

I was looking for something focused, clean, lighweight and found this great plugin which suited best as per my requirements, so far loving it.. Thanks 🙂

Perfect Solution for Role-Based Content Restriction

By Usama Abbasi (usamaabbasi682) on October 19, 2025

I was looking for an easy way to protect specific pages for certain users, and this plugin worked perfectly! It’s simple to use and very effective for restricting access to posts or custom post types. Highly recommended for anyone who needs role-based content control.

1.3.0

  • Added Logged-in Users Only restriction option.
  • Added Visitors Only (Logged-out Users Only) restriction option.
  • Introduced radio-based restriction UI for cleaner and conflict-free configuration.
  • Implemented priority-based restriction handling (Visitors Only Logged-in Roles).
  • Improved meta handling with full backward compatibility.
  • Prevented accidental data overwrite using conditional field saving.
  • Enhanced admin UI with dynamic field visibility.

1.2.0

  • Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 6.9

1.0.2

  • Minor fixes for submission and compliance with WordPress.org guidelines.

1.0.1

  • Improved compatibility with WordPress.org guidelines.
  • Updated text domain and folder structure.
  • Minor code cleanups.

1.0.0

  • Initial public release.
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