The Locked Content Addon for “The Newsletter Plugin” (TNP) is a specialized tool designed to grow your mailing list by restricting access to “premium” parts of your WordPress site. Unlike complex membership plugins, it focuses purely on converting readers into newsletter subscribers.
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The primary mechanism of this addon is a “subscription wall.” It identifies visitors who haven’t subscribed and replaces chosen content with a customizable call-to-action (CTA).
Content Restriction: You can hide specific text, download links, or media.
Automatic Unlocking: Once a user confirms their subscription (via Single or Double Opt-in), the content is automatically revealed to them.
Cookie-Based Tracking: The plugin uses a browser cookie to “remember” the subscriber, ensuring they don’t have to resubscribe every time they visit the page.
| Feature | Details |
| Shortcode Support | Use [newsletter_lock] ... [/newsletter_lock] to wrap any content. |
| Bulk Locking | Ability to lock entire Categories or Tags at once. |
| Editor Compatibility | Fully compatible with both the Gutenberg (Block) Editor and the Classic Editor. |
| Customizable CTA | The message replacing the hidden content can be plain text or a full HTML subscription form. |
| Privileged Access | Logged-in users with publishing roles (Admin, Editor, Author) see all content by default. |
| SEO Friendly | Usually allows search engines to see the title and excerpt, but hides the “meat” of the content from users. |
Smart Fallback: If you leave the “Lock Message” empty, the plugin automatically displays your default subscription form.
Cache Management: The extension includes logic to prevent caching plugins (like WP Rocket or W3 Total Cache) from serving “locked” versions of pages to already-subscribed users.
CSS Customization: The lock box comes with minimal styling so it blends with your theme, but you can override it using the .tnp-lock class in your CSS settings.
GDPR Compliance: Since it integrates directly with the main Newsletter plugin, it respects all your global GDPR and privacy settings.
Browser Dependency: If a user clears their cookies or uses a different browser/device, the content will appear locked again until they click an “unlock” link in an email or resubscribe.
Double Opt-in: If you use Double Opt-in, the content stays locked until the user clicks the confirmation link in their inbox.
