Content Gate Lite
Protect a useful slice of content without building a membership empire.
Content Gate Lite is a proposed WordPress plugin — Protect a useful slice of content without building a membership empire. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 60 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
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At a glance
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 60 (60 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- WordPress roles, MemberPress and Paid Memberships Pro role mapping
- Pricing
- Free core + Pro · Pro from $12/year
- Build time
- ~4 weeks after threshold
The problem
Creators need to reserve one resource or article section for members but broad membership suites introduce too much billing and rules.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
newsletter operators, course creators, and small publishers with simple member-only content.
Content Gate Lite is a proposed WordPress plugin for newsletter operators, course creators, and small publishers with simple member-only content..
It gates selected content for approved users and supports a clean sign-in message without managing subscriptions or billing. The WordPress plugin stays deliberately narrow so teams can validate one repeatable job before adding adjacent workflows.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Block gate
Block gate gives the team a focused, reviewable way to act on this workflow.
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Preview mode
Preview mode gives the team a focused, reviewable way to act on this workflow.
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Access messages
Access messages gives the team a focused, reviewable way to act on this workflow.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- Recurring billing
- Affiliate management
- Community forums or learning management
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
WordPress roles, MemberPress and Paid Memberships Pro role mapping
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Free core + Pro · Pro from $12/year
Full membership suites, password-protected posts, custom shortcodes
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
What does Content Gate Lite cover?
It gates selected content for approved users and supports a clean sign-in message without managing subscriptions or billing.
What is outside the first release?
The first release does not include recurring billing.
Is Content Gate Lite available to download yet?
No. Content Gate Lite is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 60 votes needed before development starts.
What does Content Gate Lite do?
Protect a useful slice of content without building a membership empire. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which plugins get built.
When will Content Gate Lite be released?
Estimated build time is ~4 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Content Gate Lite cost?
Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro from $12/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Content Gate Lite is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Content Gate Lite — release notes and access details.
What does Content Gate Lite require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.