WP Hide Post — Hide Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types, and Control Visibility for WooCommerce Products

Hide posts, pages, media, and WooCommerce products from homepage, categories, search results, RSS feed, widgets, and REST API — without deleting content and keeping them accessible via direct links.

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WP Hide Post gives you straightforward control over where your content appears on your WordPress site. Want a product to stay out of the shop page but still reachable by link? Need an article hidden from category and tag pages while editors can preview it?

This plugin helps you hide posts from the homepage, hide posts from category and tag pages, hide posts from search results, and even hide posts from RSS feed and REST API — all without deleting the content.

Perfect for content managers, store owners, and publishers who need flexible content visibility. Use it to hide WooCommerce products from shop and product search, hide custom post types from archive listings, or hide posts from widgets.

Isn’t that awesome! 😃 Keep reading, there’s more. 👇

Why choose WP Hide Post?

WP Hide Post is the simplest WordPress plugin to hide posts, pages, custom post types, and WooCommerce products without deleting them. Control where your content appears — on the homepage, category pages, search results, RSS feeds, widgets, or the REST API — while keeping direct links live for SEO and sharing.

🔑 Key Benefits

• Hide Posts Without Deleting: Quickly hide posts from the homepage, categories, tags, or search results while keeping them accessible by direct link.
• WooCommerce Product Visibility: Hide WooCommerce products from the shop page, product categories, or search without removing the product page itself.
• REST API Control: Manage REST API access control to keep sensitive content out of WordPress or WooCommerce endpoints.
• Media & Attachments: Hide attachments and media from search, feeds, and widgets without deleting files.

🔑 Key Features for Hiding WordPress Posts and WooCommerce Products

📌 Content Visibility Controls

Take full control of how your posts, pages, media, and custom post types appear across your site:

• Hide posts from the homepage or blog page without deleting them.
• Hide posts from category pages and tag archives to refine navigation.
• Hide posts from author pages and date archives for cleaner browsing.
• Hide posts from search results to prevent duplicate or outdated content from showing.
• Hide posts from RSS feed and XML feeds.
• Hide posts from the REST API to secure sensitive content.
• Hide posts from widgets such as “Recent Posts.”
• Hide navigation links (next/previous rel links).
• Hide single post pages when you need them to be private.

🖼 Media & Attachments Visibility

Control how your images, PDFs, and other media files are displayed:

• Hide media from the homepage, blog page, and archive pages.
• Hide media from tag, author, and date archives.
• Hide media from search results and feeds.
• Hide media from the REST API to limit external access.
• View hidden media in the Media list with a status column.

📄 Page-Level Visibility

Manage visibility for WordPress pages with precision:

• Hide pages from homepage listings.
• Hide pages from the REST API.
• Hide single pages when not intended for public access.

🛒 WooCommerce Product Visibility

Powerful WooCommerce integration for shop owners:

• Hide WooCommerce products from the shop page.
• Hide products from product category pages.
• Hide products from WooCommerce search results.
• Hide WooCommerce products in REST API endpoints.
• View hidden product status directly in the Products list.

⚙️ Advanced Management Tools

Optimize workflows and keep your site running smoothly:

• Performance-optimized storage using custom database tables with caching.
• Admin column for quick visibility status in post, page, media, and product lists.
• Widget integration to hide content from recent posts and sidebars.
• Quick edit functionality [Pro]: Toggle visibility directly from list screens.
• Bulk edit operations [Pro]: Update multiple posts, pages, or products at once.
• 404 Redirect option [Pro]: For posts, pages, custom post types, media, and WooCommerce products.
• Hide but keep in search results [Pro]: Hide from listings while allowing search engines to index.
• Hide Everywhere [Pro]: Completely remove content visibility across the entire site.
• Disable Hidden Column in admin lists [Pro]: Customize your admin screen view.

Use Cases for Hiding Posts, Pages, and WooCommerce Products

Hiding posts, pages, and WooCommerce products isn’t just about removing content — it’s about controlling visibility and managing how users and search engines interact with your site. Here are the most common scenarios:

• 🎯 Content Staging & Previews: Hide posts from homepage or category pages while keeping direct links live for editors, clients, or testers.
• 🛍️ Seasonal Product Control: Hide WooCommerce products from the shop page and product categories during off-season, but keep them accessible for SEO or promotions.
• 🔒 Membership Content Restriction: Hide posts from search results or archives and reveal them only to logged-in members or specific audiences.
• 📂 Content Cleanup: Hide outdated posts from RSS feed and author pages without deleting them, keeping your site fresh for visitors.
• 🔧 Developer & API Control: Hide custom post types or products from REST API endpoints to limit what data is exposed to external apps.
• 📰 Media & Attachment Privacy: Hide media files from widgets, search results, or tag pages to prevent clutter and maintain secure WordPress content management.

How the Plugin Works [A Brief Guide]

Quick, four-step workflow to hide posts, pages, media, and WooCommerce products from lists while keeping direct links live.

1. Select Post Types — Pick which content types get visibility controls (Posts, Pages, Media, Products, custom post types). This lets you hide custom post types and hide WooCommerce products when needed.
2. Edit Content — Open the item and use the Post Visibility metabox. From here, you can toggle visibility options without deleting the content.
3. Choose Locations — Check where to hide it: Front Page / Blog Page, Category, Tag, Author, Date Archives, Search Results, RSS Feed, Widgets (e.g., Recent Posts), REST API, or Single Page. Use combinations like hide posts from homepage and hide posts from search results as required.
4. Save & Done — Update the item. The URL stays live for direct access, but the item will be hidden from the selected listings (shop, archives, widgets, REST API, etc.).

Pro tip: Upgrade for Quick Edit and Bulk Edit [Pro], Hide Everywhere [Pro], or 404 Redirect [Pro] to manage visibility at scale.

🆚 Free vs Pro: A Quick Comparison

Free Version Includes:

✔ Hide posts from the homepage, blog page, categories, tags, author pages, and date archives.
✔ Hide posts from search results, RSS feed, widgets, navigation links, and REST API.
✔ Hide single posts, pages, media, and WooCommerce products without deleting them.
✔ WooCommerce support — hide products from the shop page, product categories, and product search.
✔ Hide attachments and media from the homepage, archives, search results, and feeds.
✔ Custom database tables with caching for performance optimization.
✔ “Hidden” status column in admin lists (Posts, Pages, Media, Products).
✔ Widget integration for Recent Posts and other lists.

Pro Version Unlocks (everything in Free, plus):

✅ Quick Edit [Pro]: Toggle visibility instantly from list screens.
✅ Bulk Edit [Pro]: Manage multiple posts, pages, media, or products at once.
✅ 404 Redirect [Pro]: Redirect hidden content to a 404 page (posts in Free, all types in Pro).
✅ Hide but keep in search results [Pro]: Hide from listings but allow indexing for SEO.
✅ Hide Everywhere [Pro]: Completely remove content from all site locations.
✅ Disable Hidden Column [Pro]: Customize your WordPress admin view.
✅ Premium support & updates [Pro]

Plugin Links

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Installation Requirements

To use WP Hide Post, make sure your WordPress site meets these requirements:

• WordPress 5.0 or higher
• PHP 7.0 or higher
• WooCommerce 5.0 or higher (only if you want to hide WooCommerce products or categories)

How to Install WP Hide Post

Follow these simple steps to install the plugin:
1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to Plugins → Add New.
3. Search for “WP Hide Post.”
4. Find WP Hide Post by XfinitySoft and click Install Now.
5. Once installed, click Activate.
6. Open any post, page, media item, or WooCommerce product — you’ll see the Post Visibility metabox.
7. Check the boxes for where you want to hide the content (e.g., homepage, category pages, search results, feeds, REST API).

No coding required — just a few clicks to hide posts from the homepage, hide WooCommerce products, or control content visibility anywhere on your site.

Can I hide posts from the WordPress homepage without deleting them?

Yes. WP Hide Post lets you hide posts from the homepage or blog page while keeping the direct URL active.

How do I hide posts from category pages in WordPress?

When editing a post, use the Post Visibility metabox and select “Hide from category pages.” This removes it from category listings.

Does this plugin work with WooCommerce?

Yes. WP Hide Post fully supports WooCommerce. You can hide WooCommerce products from the shop page, product categories, product search, and WooCommerce REST API, while keeping product pages accessible by direct link.

Will this plugin slow down my website?

No. WP Hide Post uses custom database tables with caching, so it’s lightweight and won’t slow down your WordPress site.

How do I see which posts are hidden?

The latest version adds a “Hidden” column in your admin post, page, media, and product lists, showing exactly where each item is hidden (e.g., Front Page, Search, Feeds).

Is it possible to hide posts from WordPress search results?

Absolutely. You can hide posts from search results so they don’t appear in site searches but remain accessible by direct link.

Can I hide posts from tag pages and author archives?

Yes. The plugin includes options to hide posts from tag pages and hide posts from author pages for better content control.

Does WP Hide Post work with WooCommerce products?

Yes. You can hide WooCommerce products from the shop page, product categories, product search, and REST API while keeping product URLs live.

Can I hide custom post types with this plugin?

Yes. WP Hide Post supports hiding custom post types, including media, pages, products, or any post type you enable.

How do I hide media attachments like images or PDFs?

Go to the Media Library, open an attachment, and choose where to hide it — homepage, archives, search, feeds, or REST API.

Will hiding posts affect my SEO rankings?

No. Hiding posts removes them from lists like the homepage or archives, but does not delete the URL. Search engines can still index the direct link unless you redirect it.

Can I redirect hidden posts to a 404 page?

Yes. The plugin offers a 404 Redirect option. Posts include this in Free, while media, pages, and products have it in Pro.

Does the plugin let me hide content from widgets like “Recent Posts”?

Yes. WP Hide Post can hide posts from widgets, such as Recent Posts, allowing you to control what content is promoted.

Can I hide navigation links like next and previous posts?

Yes. You can remove hidden posts from next/previous rel links to stop users from navigating into them.

Is there a way to bulk hide posts and products?

Yes. With the Pro version, you can use Bulk Edit to update multiple posts, pages, media, or WooCommerce products at once.

Can I quickly toggle visibility from the post list screen?

Yes. Pro users get Quick Edit functionality to manage visibility without opening the full post editor.

Can I hide content everywhere on my WordPress site?

Yes. The Pro version adds Hide Everywhere, which completely removes a post, page, media, or product from all listings.

How do I hide posts from the WordPress REST API?

Simply check “Hide from REST API” in the Post Visibility metabox. This provides full REST API access control.

Does the plugin support role-based content restriction?

No, this plugin focuses on hiding posts by location (homepage, categories, search, feeds, REST API). Role-based access requires a different plugin.

Can I hide posts but still keep them in search engines?

Yes. The Pro option “Hide but keep in search results” lets you hide from listings while still allowing indexing.

Will this plugin slow down my WordPress site?

No. WP Hide Post uses custom database tables with caching for performance. It’s designed to scale for large blogs and WooCommerce stores.

Can I see which posts or products are hidden?

Yes. The plugin adds a Hidden column in admin post, page, media, and product lists to show their visibility status.

Does WP Hide Post work with page builders like Elementor or Divi?

Yes. WP Hide Post works at the WordPress visibility level, so it integrates smoothly with themes and page builders.

What’s the difference between this and the Pro version?

The free version lets you hide posts, pages, media, and WooCommerce products from the homepage, categories, tags, search results, RSS feed, widgets, navigation links, and REST API.
The Pro version adds advanced tools like Quick Edit, Bulk Edit, 404 Redirect for all content types, Hide but keep in search results, Hide Everywhere, and options to disable the Hidden column — plus premium support and updates.

2.0.1 -2025-11-13

Fix All bug and issue.

2.0.0 – 2025-01-15

🎉 MAJOR RELEASE – Complete Feature Overhaul

✨ NEW FEATURES:
* ⚡ Custom Database Tables: Implemented high-performance custom database tables with indexing for faster queries
* 🗄️ Advanced Caching System: Added wp_cache and transients for optimal performance
* 🛒 WooCommerce Integration: Full WooCommerce support – hide products from shop page and product categories
* 📱 REST API Filtering: Complete WordPress REST API integration for all post types
* 📝 Blog Page Hiding: Added dedicated blog page (posts page) hiding functionality
* 📄 Single Post/Page Hiding: Hide individual post and page content from single views
* 🏷️ Tag Pages Hiding: Hide posts from tag archive pages
* 👤 Author Pages Hiding: Hide posts from author archive pages
* 📅 Date Archives Hiding: Hide posts from date-based archive pages
* 📡 RSS Feeds Hiding: Hide posts from RSS/XML feeds
* 🔗 Navigation Links Hiding: Hide from next/previous post navigation
* 📎 Attachment Support: Full media library/attachment hiding functionality
* 🎛️ Recent Posts Widgets: Hide posts from all recent posts widgets (fixed functionality)
* 📊 Admin Hidden Column: Visual indicator in admin post lists showing where posts are hidden
* 🔄 Data Migration System: Automatic migration from post meta to optimized database tables
* 🔌 Pro Version Auto-Deactivation: Prevents plugin conflicts when pro version is active

🔧 IMPROVEMENTS:
* 🏗️ Complete Code Restructure: Rebuilt plugin architecture for better performance and maintainability
* 🎯 Enhanced Meta Box System: Improved metabox functionality with better user experience
* 🔍 Better Query Optimization: Reduced database queries and improved caching strategies
* 📦 Modular Architecture: Separated functionality into dedicated classes for better code organization
* ⚙️ Settings Integration: Added proper settings controls for column visibility and features

🐛 BUG FIXES:
* ✅ Fixed recent posts widget hiding functionality
* ✅ Resolved column display issues in admin tables
* ✅ Fixed attachment/media library hiding
* ✅ Improved data consistency across different post types
* ✅ Enhanced nonce verification and security measures

⚠️ BREAKING CHANGES:
* 🔄 Database Structure: Plugin now uses custom tables (automatic migration included)
* 📁 File Structure: Some internal file structures have changed for better organization
* ⚙️ Settings Format: Some settings have been restructured (backward compatible)

🚀 PERFORMANCE:
* ⚡ Up to 70% faster query performance with custom database tables
* 🗄️ Advanced caching reduces server load significantly
* 📊 Optimized admin column display for large post counts
* 🔍 Improved search and filtering performance

1.1.0

Fix (CSRF) vulnerability.

1.0.9

Test up to WordPress version 6.8

1.0.8

Fix all checkbox issue

1.0.7

Remove database duplicate queries

1.0.6

Fix bug of support page

1.0.5

Add support page of xfinitysoft

1.0.4 – 1.0.0

Initial releases and bug fixes

1.0.0

🎉 First release