Restrict content on your WordPress website with simple, rule-based access control. ContentGate lets you control who can view your content based on login status and user roles. Whether you want to hide pages from non-logged-in users, limit access by role, or protect specific posts, ContentGate makes
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 5.5 and PHP 7.4.
SourceWordPress plugins · Nov 10, 2026
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Restrict content on your WordPress website with simple, rule-based access control.
ContentGate lets you control who can view your content based on login status and user roles. Whether you want to hide pages from non-logged-in users, limit access by role, or protect specific posts, ContentGate makes it easy to create clear rules and apply them instantly.
Set conditions once and control content visibility across your site without complex setup.
Key Features
Rule-Based Content Restriction
Content Restriction based on:
Login Status (Logged in vs logged out users)
WordPress user roles (Administrator, Editor, Author, etc.)
Combined conditions using AND logic
Create rules using a simple IF → THEN logic. Some examples:
IF user is “Logged In” → access page A, B and C (logged out user cannot access A, B and C)
IF user role is “subscriber” or “editor” → can access page A, B and C (Contributor cannot access pages)
IF user is “Logged In” and role is “Author” → can access page A, B and C (Others will see content restriction message)
Apply Rules to Your Content
Control access for:
Entire website
Specific pages
Individual posts
Global Restriction Message
Display a consistent message when unauthorized user tries accessing your restricted content:
Show custom instructions
Prompt users to log in
Use smart tags for dynamic content
This helps users understand why content is hidden and what they need to do next, reducing confusion and improving overall experience.
02Set conditions (login status, user role, or both)
03Choose content to restrict
04Save and apply
Content visibility updates automatically based on your rules.
Easy Rule Management
Create and manage your content restriction rules without complexity:
Add, update, or delete rules anytime
Clean interface focused on quick setup
No coding or technical setup required
Designed to keep content restriction simple while giving you just enough control for common use cases.
ContentGate Pro
Need more control? ContentGate Pro adds:
More conditions
User Registered Date : before, after or between dates
Registration Period : how long ago a user signed up
Email Domain : for example, only @yourcompany.com addresses
Min. Public Posts : users who have published a set number of posts
Capabilities : any WordPress capability, not just roles
More actions
Restrict : block the users who match a rule, as well as allowing them
Redirect to any URL, or to a page on your site
Custom restriction message for each rule, with smart tags
Blur Content + CTA : show a teaser of the content under a blurred overlay with your call-to-action, plus site-wide CTA defaults
More content to protect
Post types, taxonomies, menu items and custom URIs
Parts of a page, with the Content Restriction block
Advanced rule management
AND/OR groups of conditions
Drag and drop to set the order rules are checked in
Get ContentGate Pro
What You Can Do with ContentGate
ContentGate is designed for focused content restriction use cases:
Create a Login Requirement : Require users to log in before accessing your content.
Restrict Content by Role : Control which user roles can view specific content.
Protect Selected Content : Restrict access to specific pages or posts without affecting the entire site.
Restrict Your Entire Website : Make your whole website accessible only to selected users or logged-in visitors.
Combine Conditions for Better Control: Use AND logic to apply multiple conditions together: Logged in AND specific role
Logged out AND restricted content
Who Is It For?
ContentGate is ideal for:
Website owners who need simple content restriction
Blogs that require login to view content
Small websites with basic access control needs
Private or internal websites
Anyone looking for a lightweight restriction solution
Why Content Restriction Matters
Without proper control, content can be accessed by anyone, which may not always be intended.
ContentGate helps you:
Control who can view your content
Protect sensitive or limited-access pages
Manage visibility with simple rules
Built for WordPress
Uses native WordPress roles and login system
Works with existing pages and posts
Lightweight and performance-friendly
External Services
05Google Fonts
This plugin connects to Google Fonts to load typography for frontend display.
It sends the user’s IP address to Google servers when fonts are requested. This request is made when a page containing the plugin is loaded.
This service is provided by Google LLC: – Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms – Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
06SelectWoo
This plugin includes the SelectWoo library to enhance select box UI functionality.
SelectWoo is bundled with the plugin and runs locally on the user’s browser. No data is sent to external servers.
SelectWoo is an open-source library maintained by the WooCommerce team: – Source: https://github.com/woocommerce/selectWoo
07ThemeGrill
This plugin connects to ThemeGrill’s API (api.themegrill.com) in two cases: – Usage data, only if you turn on Settings → General → Usage Data (off by default). About once a day it sends your site address, WordPress version and language, active theme and plugins, and how many rules you use and which features they rely on. No post content or visitor data is sent. – Deactivation feedback, only if you choose a reason in the form shown when you deactivate the plugin. It sends the reason, any comment you type, the plugin version, your site address and how long the plugin was active.
This service is provided by ThemeGrill: – Terms of Service: https://themegrill.com/terms-and-conditions/ – Privacy Policy: https://themegrill.com/privacy-policy/
08Formbricks
If Usage Data is turned on, ContentGate admin screens may show a short feedback survey, loaded from Formbricks (app.formbricks.com). Formbricks receives the plugin version, whether Pro is active and how many days the plugin has been installed, plus any answers you give.
This service is provided by Formbricks: – Terms of Service: https://formbricks.com/terms – Privacy Policy: https://formbricks.com/privacy
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