Description
At a glance
Simple Member Protection v1.2.2 is a free WordPress plugin with updated September 29, 2026, requires WordPress 5.0+ & PHP 7.2+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Simple Member Protection allows site admins to restrict access to certain content based on user login status or assigned membership levels. Protect parts of your post/page content with a simple shortcode or assign membership levels through the admin interface.
Features include:
– Protect content with shortcodes for logged-in users only.
– Manage members and define membership levels.
– Assign membership level requirements to posts and pages.
– Import/export member data.
– Lightweight and easy to configure.
Usage
Wrap content with [protected_content]...[/protected_content] to restrict it to logged-in users.
To restrict content by membership level:
1. Edit a post or page.
2. Use the “Membership Protection” meta box to select the required level.
Shortcodes
[protected_content]Your protected content here[/protected_content]
– Restricts the content to logged-in users.
[protected_content level="gold"]Your gold members-only content here[/protected_content]
– Restricts the content to users with a specific membership level (e.g., “gold”).
If a user is not logged in or does not meet the membership level requirement, a login prompt is displayed.
Credits
Developed by WP Plugin Pilot
Plugin URI: https://wppluginpilot.com/simple-member-protection/
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Simple Member Protection?
Simple Member Protection 1.2.2 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations.
Does Simple Member Protection cost anything?
No. Simple Member Protection 1.2.2 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Simple Member Protection 1.2.2?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Simple Member Protection?
Simple Member Protection 1.2.2 requires WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.2 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Simple Member Protection last updated?
Version 1.2.2 was last updated on September 29, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Simple Member Protection download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.2.2
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.2.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 29, 2026 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 or higher |
| Author | WP Plugin Pilot |
| Tags | content-protection, membership, restrict-content, shortcode, user-roles |
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