Unlock Protocol Plugin DEV EDITION

The Unlock Protocol plugin for WordPress lets you restrict access to specific sections or entire posts and pages. It's built for creators and publishers who want to monetize content without relying on a third-party platform.

• Full-post or block-level locking – Choose to lock an entire post or individual blocks within the Gutenberg editor. This gives you granular control over what content is gated.
• Multiple payment options – Visitors can purchase memberships using cryptocurrency via web3 wallets like MetaMask or with a credit card through Unlock's default checkout UI, which also supports account creation for new users.
• Simple setup – After deploying a lock on a supported network (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon), install the plugin and configure locks per post or page directly from the editor. Lock settings include network selection and contract address.
• User-friendly checkout – The plugin integrates Unlock's checkout flow, allowing users without a wallet to create an account or pay by card, lowering the barrier for non-crypto audiences.
• Open source and extensible – The plugin is fully open source under GPLv3. Developers can fork the repository, modify code, and submit pull requests to contribute improvements.

To get started, deploy a lock on a test network like Goerli, then upload the plugin to your WordPress site. Once activated, you can add locks to posts or pages using the Unlock Protocol block in the Gutenberg editor. For full-post locking, use the post-level settings. The plugin also allows existing users to link their Ethereum wallet to their WordPress account for seamless access.