Memberstack – Member Management & Content Protection
Transform your WordPress site into a premium membership platform. Create members-only content and manage subscriptions with ease.
Use with caution
Memberstack works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.
- Loved by users — 5/5 from 24 reviews
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Memberstack stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| content-protection | #32 |
| membership | >100 |
| social login | >100 |
| subscription management | #65 |
| user authentication | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 24 reviews
About Memberstack
From the official readme · v1.3.1Description
Since 2019, we’ve helped thousands of businesses to generate $125,000,000 in revenue through premium content and membership sites. Our customers range from high school seniors to teams at Slack, Reddit, American Airlines, Webflow, IDEO, etc.
Whether you’re creating a custom SaaS application, online course, subscription service, premium content site, or member community, we’re ready to help!
Our WordPress integration makes it simple to protect content, manage members, and process payments without any coding knowledge. Perfect for content creators, course developers, and businesses looking to monetize their WordPress sites through memberships.
Getting Started Guide
Quick Start Video Tutorial
Check out our installation and setup guide video: Watch Getting Started with Memberstack + WordPress
In this video, you’ll learn how you can add gated content, social auth, and more to your WordPress site using the Memberstack plugin with WordPress!
Why Choose Memberstack?
- No Coding Required – Easy setup with visual builders and pre-built components for WordPress
- Professional Features – Enterprise-grade security and functionality at a fraction of the cost
- Flexible Pricing – Start building in test mode for free with no credit card required
- Modern Authentication – Social login, passwordless options, and traditional email/password
- Page Builder Ready – Works seamlessly with popular builders like Bricks, Elementor, Gutenberg, and more
Perfect For
- Online Courses & Educational Content
- Premium News & Media Sites
- Subscription Services
- Member Communities
- Digital Downloads
- Professional Services
- Content Creators
- Online Coaches
- Digital Products
Essential Features
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Smart Content Protection
- Protect entire pages or specific sections
- Create multiple membership plans, paid or free
- Set up trial periods for paid plans
- Custom access rules
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Modern Authentication
- Social login (Google, GitHub, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Passwordless email login
- Traditional email/password
- Custom registration fields, we call them “custom fields”
- Profile management
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Payment & Subscriptions
- Stripe integration – Memberstack exclusively uses Stripe
- Multiple pricing tiers
- Free and paid plans
- Trial periods
- Payment management
Pricing
Start in test mode for free – no credit card required. When you’re ready to launch, choose the plan that fits your member count. As your business grows, unlock lower transaction fees. We added this section because we want to be transparent about our pricing and help you make an informed decision.
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Basic – $29/mo
- Perfect for up to 1,000 members
- 4% transaction fee – great for testing the waters
- All core features included
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Professional – $49/mo
- Scale up to 5,000 members
- Reduced 2% transaction fee
- All core features included
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Business – $99/mo
- Support up to 10,000 members
- Ultra-low 0.9% transaction fee
- All core features included
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Established – $499/mo
- 10,000+ members
- ZERO transaction fees – maximize your revenue
- All core features included
- Priority support included
Every Plan Includes:
- WordPress integration
- Social login options
- Stripe payment processing
- Custom SSO
- Branded emails
- Member management dashboard
- Save 20% with annual billing
Start for free in test mode and upgrade when you’re ready to launch. No hidden fees or surprises – just straightforward pricing that scales with your success.
Page Builder Integration
Works seamlessly with your favorite page builders:
- Bricks – Native elements for forms and buttons
- Elementor – Custom widgets for membership features
- Divi – Built-in module support
- Gutenberg – Dedicated blocks for content protection
Easy Implementation
Add membership features anywhere with our shortcodes:
[memberstack_login]– Display login form[memberstack_signup]– Display signup form[memberstack_protected]– Protect content sections[memberstack_member]– Display member information[memberstack_modal]– Add modal triggers[memberstack_logout]– Add logout buttons
Getting Started
- Install the Memberstack WordPress plugin
- Create your free Memberstack account at memberstack.com
- Copy your App ID from the Memberstack dashboard
- Paste the App ID in WordPress under Settings > Memberstack
- Start protecting content and adding membership features!
Professional Support
- Extensive Documentation
- Support Team – Contact Us
- Community Forum – Join the Discussion
- WordPress Slack Community – Join the Slack Community
Privacy Policy
Memberstack integrates with our cloud service to manage memberships and protect content. View our Privacy Policy.
Installation
- Upload
memberstackto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings > Memberstack to configure your App ID
- Start protecting content and managing members!
Frequently asked questions
What is Memberstack?
Memberstack is a complete membership management platform that helps you create premium content, manage subscribers, and handle payments. It’s trusted by thousands of businesses to power their membership sites.
Is there a free plan?
Kind of! You can start for free in test mode with no credit card required. When you’re ready to launch, choose a plan that fits your member count. We offer a range of plans to suit businesses of all sizes.
Do I need technical skills?
No coding required! Our visual builders and pre-built components make it easy to add membership features to your site. We also provide extensive documentation and support if you need help.
Which payment providers are supported?
Memberstack integrates seamlessly with Stripe for payment processing, allowing you to accept payments worldwide in multiple currencies.
Can I migrate existing members?
Yes! We provide tools and support to help you migrate existing members from other platforms to Memberstack.
Is it secure?
Absolutely! Memberstack uses enterprise-grade security practices including: SSL encryption Secure password hashing Regular security audits GDPR compliance
Is it compatible with WooCommerce?
While we don’t offer direct WooCommerce integration, you can use Memberstack alongside WooCommerce for subscription and membership features.
Changelog
1.3.1
- Security: Fix unescaped output in Gutenberg block data attributes
- Security: Add ABSPATH guards to Elementor widget files
- Security: Fix raw $_SERVER URL construction in forgot-password widget
- Security: Fix unquoted data attributes in Elementor modal button widget
- Security: Fix double-escaping in admin version notices
- Fix: Resolve data-ms-plan:add attribute being broken by over-escaping
- Fix: Correct WPForms class detection to use namespaced class name
- Fix: Correct WPForms addon asset paths
- Fix: Add missing passwordless login step-2 markup in Gutenberg login block
- Fix: Fix Gutenberg block render callback not matching block names
- Fix: Replace mt_rand() with wp_unique_id() for reliable form IDs in Divi modules
- Fix: Remove redundant nonce field in settings form
- Improvement: Remove all unconditional debug logging from production code
- Improvement: Remove debug console.log script from Bricks dynamic data
- Improvement: Add function_exists guard for Divi visual builder check
- Improvement: Add uninstall.php for proper database cleanup on plugin removal
- Improvement: Remove test script from production distribution
1.3.0
- New: Cornerstone Builder integration with custom elements
- New: Memberstack button controls and rendering logic
- Enhancement: Refactored code structure for improved readability
- Enhancement: Security audit with input validation improvements
- Enhancement: Centralized utility functions and reduced code duplication
- Fix: Prevent Memberstack from loading in Cornerstone editor
- Fix: FAQ accordion toggle logic
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FAQ
Memberstack: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is Memberstack free?
Yes. Memberstack is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Memberstack safe to use in 2026?
Memberstack works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Memberstack?
Memberstack is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,607 times since it launched in December 2024. It was downloaded 171 times in the last 30 days.
Does Memberstack work with WordPress 7.1?
Memberstack is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Memberstack need?
Memberstack requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Memberstack last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on March 3, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes Memberstack?
Memberstack is developed and maintained by Josh.
What are the best alternatives to Memberstack?
The most popular alternatives to Memberstack are WP Content Copy Protection… (100K+ installs), Secure Copy Content Protect… (20K+ installs) and Disabled Source, Disabled R… (10K+ installs).
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