Sync user roles with memberships and subscriptions. Grant access on purchase, revoke on expiry, and restrict your store by role.
Alternatives to Access Guard
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
SmartWay Suitev1.0.0
Restrict content by role, manage roles, sort media into folders and replace files without breaking links. Switch on only what you need.
The permissions plugin for posts, pages, categories, tags and more. You can control permissions for roles, individual users, and even custom groups.
Adds a shortcode to restrict content from anonymous users.
Password Protect Pages, Posts & Content in WordPress
Hide and manage external download and redirect URLs behind customizable buttons and a clean titanium.download endpoint.
Password protect the single/detail pages of any post type behind a shared or per-post-type password, with a clean, modern unlock screen.
Password Protectedv2.8.6
Password protect your WordPress site with one password. Control access, whitelist trusted IPs, and monitor password activity.
Password protect your entire WordPress site, pages, posts & WooCommerce. The password protected content protector with one-click magic bypass links.