Wordpress: Content Restriction by User Role
Control access to content on your WordPress site based on user roles with this effective snippet, enhancing security and exclusivity.
Restricting access to content based on user roles is essential for membership sites or sites with exclusive content. This snippet enables content restriction by integrating a check into the WordPress template that determines if the user has the appropriate role to view the content.
Using the 'the_content' filter, this function modifies the output of content based on the user's role. If the user does not have the required role, a message or a login prompt is displayed instead.
Examples of implementing this in various scenarios, such as paid articles or member-only videos, are provided.
Best practices for handling restricted content gracefully, ensuring that users have a clear path to gaining access, such as signing up or logging in, are included.
Considerations for maintaining privacy and security while implementing role-based access control are also discussed.
Snippet Code
Version Compatibility
This snippet is effective with WordPress 2.0 and later, where role-based access control can be finely tuned.
Required PHP Version
PHP 5.2 or higher
Wordpress Core Functions Used
Use Cases
- membership sites
- content management
- access control