Restrict Content Pro + BuddyBoss Integration
Control Who Accesses Your Community Based on Their Active Membership Level
What is Restrict Content Pro?
Restrict Content Pro is a WordPress membership plugin by StellarWP that lets you create unlimited subscription levels, collect recurring payments, and restrict any content on your site to active members.
When integrated with BuddyBoss, your subscription levels control access to groups, member directories, and community content. BuddyBoss Member Types update automatically when a subscription is created, upgraded, or cancelled, so community roles stay in sync with payment status without any manual work.
Members see the right groups and content based on their active plan. Expired or cancelled subscribers lose access automatically when their membership lapses.
Key Features of Restrict Content Pro
Unlimited Membership Levels
Create free, paid, and trial subscription levels with custom pricing, billing cycles, and expiration dates. Each level maps directly to access controls in BuddyBoss.
BuddyBoss Member Type Sync
Assign a BuddyBoss Member Type to each subscription level. When a member’s status changes, their Member Type updates automatically, including removal on cancellation or expiry.
Group and Content Restrictions
Restrict BuddyBoss groups, posts, pages, and custom post types by membership level, user role, Member Type, or group membership. Combine restriction types for layered access control.
Subscription Details in Profiles
Display subscription history, payment records, and membership status in the member’s BuddyBoss profile settings page. Members manage their account from inside your community.
Multiple Payment Gateways
Accept payments via Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, and more with no platform fees. Manage recurring billing, free trials, one-time signup fees, and discount codes from the RCP dashboard.
Access Levels and Group Plans
Create access levels that span multiple membership tiers and set up group plans with a maximum number of seats. Bulk import members via CSV for large communities.
See Restrict Content Pro in Action
Watch a walkthrough of setting up membership levels, configuring BuddyBoss restrictions, and managing subscriber access from the Restrict Content Pro dashboard.
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Restrict Content Pro gives you precise control over who accesses your groups, content, and community features based on their active membership.
Use Cases and Examples
Membership Sites with Multiple Subscription Tiers
Community owners use RCP to gate BuddyBoss groups and content behind different subscription levels. Basic members access public forums and general groups, while premium subscribers unlock private groups, exclusive content, and direct messaging. RCP manages billing and renewal, and BuddyBoss Member Types update automatically when members upgrade or downgrade their plan.
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Professional Communities with Role-Based Access
Professional associations use RCP to control which members appear in the BuddyBoss member directory and can contact others directly. Active subscribers see the full directory and can send messages, while expired or free members see a restricted view with a prompt to upgrade. Member Types stay in sync with subscription status, so community roles reflect payment status automatically.
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Course Communities Gating Discussion Groups
Educators sell course access through RCP membership levels, with each level unlocking a dedicated BuddyBoss group for that course cohort. Students discuss lessons, share resources, and ask questions inside their private group. When a subscription expires, their Member Type reverts and group access is removed without any manual intervention.
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How to Integrate Restrict Content Pro with BuddyBoss
Setting up Restrict Content Pro with BuddyBoss takes just a few minutes. Follow these steps to get started:
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Install Restrict Content Pro
Purchase and download Restrict Content Pro from StellarWP. Install and activate it from Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
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Install the BuddyPress Add-On
Download the BuddyPress Integration add-on from your RCP account dashboard. Install and activate it alongside Restrict Content Pro.
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Create Membership Levels
Go to Restrict > Membership Levels and add your subscription tiers. Set pricing, duration, and trial options for each level.
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Assign BuddyBoss Member Types
Edit each membership level and select the BuddyBoss Member Type to assign when members subscribe at that tier. Enable Member Type removal on cancellation or expiry.
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Set Group and Content Restrictions
On any BuddyBoss group, post, or page, use the Restrict this Content meta box to choose which membership levels, Member Types, or user roles can access it.
Benefits of Integrating Restrict Content Pro with BuddyBoss
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- Auto-Sync Member Types with Subscription Status: RCP assigns BuddyBoss Member Types based on active membership level and removes them when subscriptions cancel or expire. Community roles stay in sync with payment status without manual updates. Members with lapsed subscriptions lose access to premium groups and content automatically.
- Restrict Any BuddyBoss Group by Membership Level: Every BuddyBoss group gets a restriction meta box to gate access by membership level, user role, Member Type, or group membership. You can combine multiple restriction types for precise control. Free members see public groups, while paying members unlock private and hidden groups based on their tier.
- Display Membership Data in BuddyBoss Profiles: Subscription history, active status, and payment records appear directly in the member’s BuddyBoss profile settings page. Members manage renewals, update payment methods, and view invoices from inside your community without navigating to a separate account portal.
- Gate Your Entire BuddyBoss Community from Non-Members: Restrict the entire BuddyBoss site to active subscribers and redirect non-members to your pricing page or login screen. Set different access rules for logged-out visitors, free members, and expired subscribers. You control exactly what each audience sees before they commit to a paid plan.
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- Multiple Payment Gateways with No Platform Fees: Restrict Content Pro processes payments through Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, and Authorize.net with no platform fees added on top of gateway rates. Offer free trials, fixed-term memberships, and one-time signup fees alongside recurring subscriptions. Discount codes and group plans with seat limits expand your revenue options without additional plugins.
- Layer Multiple Restriction Types for Complex Permissions: Stack membership level, user role, Member Type, and BuddyBoss group membership as restriction criteria on any piece of content. A private forum topic can require both a specific membership level and membership in a particular group. This layered access system lets you build detailed community permission structures without custom code.
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