PayGate Content Restriction
v1.0.0by joshswebservices · updated 6 months ago
Restrict post and page content behind membership tiers with Stripe-native payments. No page builders needed.
- Rank
- #53,681
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 377
- 377 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PayGate Content Restriction at a glance
PayGate Content Restriction is a WordPress plugin by joshswebservices with fewer than 10 active installs, the #53,681 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 17, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 49 plugins tagged “content restriction”, it ranks #33. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PayGate Content Restriction |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · +100.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#53,681 · up 15,509 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #53,681 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #70,414 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #71,348 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #67,367 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #68,846 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #69,530 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #67,939 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #54,612 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #69,190 |
Growth %
Average +5.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +100.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -50%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Apr 17, 2026
- Last updated
- Apr 17, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PayGate Content Restriction
How many websites use PayGate Content Restriction?
PayGate Content Restriction is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #53,681 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PayGate Content Restriction been downloaded?
377 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was PayGate Content Restriction last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 17, 2026 (6 months ago).
Is PayGate Content Restriction compatible with the latest WordPress?
PayGate Content Restriction’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is PayGate Content Restriction still maintained?
Its last release was 6 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PayGate Content Restriction have?
No one has reviewed PayGate Content Restriction on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to PayGate Content Restriction?
The plugins most like PayGate Content Restriction, by the tags they share, are Memberful (900+), SureMembers (2K+) and User Registration & Membership (50K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 377 |
| Author | joshswebservices |
| First released | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Apr 17, 2026 |
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