Simple Membership: Pricing, Instructions, Reviews and More

Explore the features and benefits of the Simple Membership plugin, ideal for managing memberships on your website efficiently.

4.5

Rating summary

421

Reviews

50K

Active installations

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Simple Membership: Pricing, Instructions, Reviews and More

Overview

Compatibility

Installation instructions

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

Unlimited Membership Access Levels

User Friendly Interface

Free and Paid Memberships

Membership Payments Log

Developer API

About this plugin

Categories: Content Management

Version: 4.4.9

Last updated: 08-07-2024

WordPress version: 5.0

Tested up to: 6.6

PHP version required: 5.6

Languages: Español, Español de Colombia [+9]

Tags:

Members-only Member Memberships Members Membership

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Overview

The Simple Membership Plugin for WordPress is designed to facilitate the creation and management of membership levels and protection of content on your website. Tailored for both free and premium content, this plugin offers an intuitive interface that allows site administrators to easily set up unlimited membership tiers like free, silver, or gold, and control access to posts and pages based on these levels. It supports secure payment processing through PayPal, Stripe, and Braintree, accommodating both one-time and recurring payments. With features such as a member login widget, email notifications, and robust developer API hooks, the plugin ensures a seamless experience for both admins and users. Additionally, it supports multiple language translations, offers extensive documentation, and provides dedicated support, making it a versatile tool for any membership site.

Unlimited Membership Access Levels

Set up unlimited membership levels (e.g., free, silver, gold).
Protect posts and pages using the membership levels you create.

User Friendly Interface for Content Protection

Select to protect posts or pages for members directly from the WordPress editor.
Non-members viewing protected content are prompted to log in or become a member.

Flexible Membership Payment Options

Configure free and/or paid memberships.
Secure payment handling via PayPal, Stripe, and Braintree.
Support for one-time and recurring/subscription payments.
Option to use PayPal smart buttons and the new PayPal Checkout API.

Comprehensive Membership Management

View and manage all membership payments from the admin dashboard.
Manually approve members and import WordPress users as members.
Filter members by account status and membership level.
Send quick notification emails and customize email notifications.

Features list

Feature

Free version

Premium version

Easy Installation

Quick and simple setup process.

Members Area

Exclusive access area for members.

Automated System

Automates routine tasks and processes.

Unlimited Access Levels

Create multiple membership tiers.

Content Protection

Secure your content from unauthorized access.

Easy User Management

Effortlessly manage user accounts.

Shortcodes Ready

Easily add features with shortcodes.

Translation Ready

Supports multiple languages.

After Login Redirection

Redirect users after they log in.

Manually Approve Members

Approve new members manually.

Payment Gateway Integration

Supports various payment gateways.

Offer Customers a Free Trial

Provide a trial period for new users.

Developer API

API for developers to extend functionality.

Force Strong Passwords

Require users to set strong passwords.

Easy PayPal Integration for Membership Payment

Seamless PayPal integration for payments.

Pricing

Free

$0 / none

Plan includes

Easy Installation

Members Area

Automated System

Unlimited Access Levels

Content Protection

Easy User Management

Shortcodes Ready

Translation Ready

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Premium

$49 / 6 months

Plan includes

Easy Installation

Members Area

Automated System

Unlimited Access Levels

Content Protection

Easy User Management

Shortcodes Ready

Translation Ready

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Rating and reviews

4.5

Rating summary

421

Reviews

50K

Active installations

User sentiment analysis

Users appreciate the WordPress Simple Membership plugin for its ease of installation, usability, and comprehensive documentation. It effectively manages membership levels and protects content without the complexity or cost of many other membership plugins. Users also laud its configurability, efficient customer support, and seamless integration with other necessary plugins to extend functionality. However, some drawbacks include limited features in the free version, which requires paid addons for more advanced functionalities. Users also reported issues with customer support responsiveness, plugin compatibility with some themes, and specific bugs such as concurrent login issues and the cumbersome registration process. Overall, while the plugin effectively meets basic needs, it could improve with enhanced features and better support.

insi1000

17 Aug, 2024

I posted a review of this plugin. But then I found something I need to ask the plugin developer about. I don’t see a way to delete the prior review, so I’m just writing this as a placeholder.

Kiwi51

02 Aug, 2024

I needed a free membership section of a website for a non-profit organization, and this worked out well. It wasn’t too hard to learn to use. The only problem was on the membership login was a join us text link that I wanted to turn off, so I actually went into the code and commented it out as our free membership is by invitation only. Also, I had to add another plugin so I could make a member only menu once they logged in. I highly recommend this plugin.

empowerbusiness

28 Jul, 2024

So far I’m happy to have included this WP plugin over another one. Early days but it is exactly what I wanted for my new membership site.

esvl

24 Jul, 2024

Merci, ca marche nickel.

Simple Membership: Pricing, Instructions, Reviews and More

Overview

Compatibility

Installation instructions

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

About this plugin

Overview

Unlimited Membership Access Levels

User Friendly Interface for Content Protection

Flexible Membership Payment Options

Comprehensive Membership Management

Features list

Pricing

Plan includes

Plan includes

Rating and reviews

User sentiment analysis

FAQ

Where can I find complete documentation for this plugin?

How can I protect my posts and pages?

Can I have both free and paid memberships?

How are membership payments recorded?

Is there a developer API available?

Can I add a member login widget to my site?

What should I do if I have an issue with the plugin?

Can I translate the plugin to another language?