WordPress Directory
Best Membership WordPress Plugins
7 plugins · 530K combined installs · 4.5/5 avg rating
WordPress membership plugins restrict content, pages, courses, or downloads to registered members and handle user registration, subscription billing, and access control all within the CMS. They power online communities, paid newsletter sites, e-learning platforms, coaching portals, and software-as-a-service businesses built on WordPress, supporting tiered membership levels with different access rules for each tier. Integration with payment gateways enables recurring subscriptions with automated dunning, free trials, and coupon codes, while drip content features release material on a schedule after signup. Membership plugins are among the most complex in the WordPress ecosystem, making feature depth, support quality, and WooCommerce compatibility key evaluation criteria.
Comparison
| # | Plugin | Author | Active Installs | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ultimate Member | Ultimate Member | 200K | ★ 4.4 | 1,445 |
| 2 | Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile & Restrict Content | properfraction | 100K | ★ 3.1 | 931 |
| 3 | User Registration & Membership | wpeverest | 60K | ★ 4.8 | 812 |
| 4 | WP-Members Membership Plugin | Chad Butler | 50K | ★ 4.6 | 271 |
| 5 | Simple Membership | wp.insider | 40K | ★ 4.6 | 461 |
| 6 | Content Control | Daniel Iser | 40K | ★ 4.9 | 572 |
| 7 | Kit (formerly ConvertKit) | Kit | 40K | ★ 4.8 | 87 |