Best premium content plugins for WordPress
The most popular premium content plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Steady for WordPress leads with 600+ active installs, ahead of B2 Private Files (10+) and Jamatto Micropayments (10+). All 11 plugins tagged “premium content” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 10 premium content plugins
- 1.
Steady for WordPressThe most installed premium content plugin, with 600+ active installs. Rated 3.0 from 10 reviews, updated 3 weeks ago.
- 2.
B2 Private Files10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.0.18.
- 3.
Jamatto Micropayments10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.8.34.
- 4.
Pay to Unlock WooCommerce PaywallFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.
- 5.
Guest Post ManagerFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.4.14.
- 6.
FreedomReaderFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 11 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.4.14.
- 7.
CRM MembershipsFewer than 10 active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 1 month ago.
- 8.
Recast PaywallFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 9 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- 9.
Excalibur PaywallFewer than 10 active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 7 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.2.30.
- 10.
Content Revenue EngineFewer than 10 active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 5 months ago.
All 11 plugins tagged “premium content”
Steady for WordPress
Up in the last 7 days:28#8,073by Steady25 days ago
Steady is the perfect plugin for regular payments: offer subscriptions, pledges, use a flexible paywall or start a subscription crowdfunding campaign.
- Installs
- 600+
- Rating
- 3.0(10)
- Downloads
- 15/day
B2 Private Files
Up in the last 7 days:1,902#45,332by Darwin Biler4 years ago
Serve token-protected files hosted in Backblaze B2 in your WordPress Site
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Jamatto Micropayments
Down in the last 7 days:2,883#47,006by jamatto9 years ago
Have you considered turning your blogs into a source of income? In fewer than 30 seconds, Jamatto lets you accept small payments from your readers.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Pay to Unlock WooCommerce Paywall
Down in the last 7 days:251#50,410by Asif2 months ago
Sell premium parts of any post in minutes. Lock content sections and charge readers to unlock them instantly via WooCommerce.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Guest Post Manager
Down in the last 7 days:1,978#56,074by guestpostplugin2 years ago
The Guest Post Manager is the only plugin of its kind that will allow you to track and manage all of your sponsored content and guest posts inside of …
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
FreedomReader
Down in the last 7 days:4,247#58,383by kiranrs11 months ago
A comprehensive content monetization plugin with subscription and à la carte purchase options via PayPal.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
CRM Memberships
#63,372by dripadmin1 month ago
WordPress plugin for content protection, membership management, and CRM integration. Create courses, restrict content, and integrate with CRMs.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Recast Paywall
#65,200by recastplugin9 months ago
Integrates RecastPay to monetize your content. Features automatic content synchronization and theme customization options.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Excalibur Paywall
Down in the last 7 days:4,561#67,362by cpexcalibur7 years ago
Excalibur is the best and most affordable content monetization software on the market. Easiest plugin to configure with the most features.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Content Revenue Engine
Down in the last 7 days:11,822#70,272by leadhospitality5 months ago
Paywall and Pay Per Post for WordPress. Monetize premium content and control access with Stripe.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 11/day
Dude Paywall
Down in the last 7 days:15,198#72,957by wpdudeplugins1 month ago
Charge for premium WordPress content using Stripe Checkout — no membership plugin required.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day