WooCommerce Protected Categories
WooCommerce Protected Categories is a powerful plugin designed to help you manage your online store's categories…
- Instant download
- Unlimited domains
- Virus-scanned files
Version history
5 releases available — use the latest unless you need an earlier build.
- v2.8.2 Current 19 Jul 2026
- v2.8.1 25 Mar 2026
- v2.8.0 28 Dec 2025
- v2.7.9 18 Sep 2025
- v2.7.8 13 Sep 2025
Earlier builds are available to customers who own this product — sign in to download them.
What you’re getting
WooCommerce Protected Categories is a powerful plugin designed to help you manage your online store’s categories with ease and security. With this tool, you can restrict access to specific product categories, ensuring that only authorized users can view or purchase items from those categories. This is particularly useful for businesses that offer exclusive products or need to provide special access to certain customer groups. Plus, the intuitive interface allows for seamless integration with your existing WooCommerce setup, making it straightforward to create and manage protected categories. Say goodbye to the hassle of unauthorized access and hello to a more controlled shopping experience.
Key Features
- Restrict access to specific product categories for selected user roles.
- Easy-to-use interface for setting up and managing protected categories.
- Compatible with all WooCommerce themes and plugins.
- Granular control over who can view or purchase products.
- Customizable messaging for unauthorized users.
- Seamless integration into your existing WooCommerce store.
- Supports multiple user roles for flexible access management.
- Regular updates and dedicated support for peace of mind.
- Lightweight and optimized for fast loading times.
Up and running in minutes
What you’ll need
- After downloading, unzip the package first. It may contain extras such as documentation or bundled templates — make sure you install the correct plugin file.
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Unzip the Plugin File
Find the downloaded .zip file on your computer. Right-click it and extract its contents to a new folder.
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Upload the Plugin Folder
Navigate to the wp-content/plugins folder on your website, then drag and drop the unzipped plugin folder into it.
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Activate the Plugin
Log in to your WordPress dashboard and open the Plugins menu. Your new plugin will be listed — click Activate to finish.
Questions, answered
Is this the original product?
Yes. You receive the original files, redistributed under the GNU General Public License that WordPress products are built on. Files are not modified by us; every upload is virus-scanned before release.
How many websites can I use it on?
The GPL places no limit on the number of sites. You can install this plugin on as many domains as you like.
How do updates work?
When the vendor releases a new version we update the package on our site. Download the latest version from your account and install it over the previous one, or use the Request Update button to nudge us if a version looks stale.
Do I need a license key?
No license key is required for normal use. A small number of products need extra activation for premium API features — when that applies, a note is shown on this page with exact instructions.
What if something doesn’t work?
Open a support ticket from your account and we’ll help you out. If you find a broken file, and we’ll fix it quickly.
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