Restrict Content for WP Bakery
An extension for Visual Composer that restrict the content or block based on user role and display message for restricted role as well.
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Restrict Content for WP Bakery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Restrict Content for WP Bak… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| content restriction | >100 |
| hide content | >100 |
| Restrict Content WPBakery | #67 |
| WPBakery | >100 |
| WPBakery Content Restrict | #67 |
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About Restrict Content for WP Bakery
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
An extension for Visual Composer that restrict the content or block based on user role and display message for restricted role as well.
WP Bakery plugin must be installed and activated to have this element in editor.
Some of basic feature using this plugin:
- Content restriction based on user role.
- Dynamic heading tag for showing title of section and it will be hide/show based on selection.
- Banner image upload for restricted section.
- Set the custom description for section.
- Display message for logged in user or non-logged in user.
- You can show custom message for different users if users is not allowed.
Arbitrary section
Still you have any suggestion / feedback then let us know on mohan9a@gmail.com.
Installation
To install “Restrict Content for WP Bakery” using the built-in plugin installer:
1. Go to Plugins > Add New.
2. Type in “Restrict Content for WP Bakery” in Search Plugins box or click a tag link below the screen.
3. Find the “Restrict Content for WP Bakery” in the list.
4. Click Install Now to install the WordPress Plugin.
5. Click Activate to activate it.
6. Go to ‘Content Editor’ in admin and click on ‘Add Element’ in WP Backery block.
7. Select ‘Restricted Block’ section, select it and add your content.
8. Set your own settings and add block.
To install “Restrict Content for WP Bakery” manually:
1. Download your WordPress Plugin to your desktop.
2. If downloaded as a zip archive, extract the Plugin folder to your desktop.
3. With your FTP program, upload the Plugin folder to the wp-content/plugins folder in your WordPress directory online.
4. Go to Plugins screen and find the “Restrict Content for WP Bakery” in the list.
5. Click Activate to activate it.
6. Go to ‘Content Editor’ in admin and click on ‘Add Element’ in WP Backery block.
7. Select ‘Restricted Block’ section, select it and add your content.
8. Set your own settings and add block.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin require any other plugin?
Yes, WPBakery Page Builder plugin should be activated for this plugin.
Can i hide block based on User Role?
Yes, You can select the role to show the block at block editor dropdown ‘Available for this role’ dropdown.
Can i show custom message if content is not visible for other roles?
Yes, You can select ‘Show Restricted Message’ dropdown ‘Yes’.
Can i set custom message if content is not visible for other roles?
Yes, You can set custom message at ‘Restricted Message’.
Changelog
1.0.0
- First release.
- Restricted Block for WPBakery allow to show content based on specific rule and display custom message for non-loggedin user.
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Is Restrict Content for WP Bakery free?
Yes. Restrict Content for WP Bakery is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Restrict Content for WP Bakery safe to use in 2026?
Restrict Content for WP Bakery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Restrict Content for WP Bakery?
Restrict Content for WP Bakery is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,740 times since it launched in June 2022. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.
Does Restrict Content for WP Bakery work with WordPress 7.1?
Restrict Content for WP Bakery is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Restrict Content for WP Bakery last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 29, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Restrict Content for WP Bakery?
Restrict Content for WP Bakery is developed and maintained by mohan9a.
What are the best alternatives to Restrict Content for WP Bakery?
The most popular alternatives to Restrict Content for WP Bakery are User Registration & Members… (50K+ installs), Paid Membership Subscriptio… (10K+ installs) and Restrict User Access (10K+ installs).
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