WooCommerce Protected Categories v2.8.2 – Barn2 Media

WooCommerce Protected Categories by Barn2 is a leading solution that enables store owners to secure and hide product categories based on specific requirements. Rather than locking the entire site, this plugin allows you to hide one or more specific categories, transforming them into exclusive sales areas reserved for select customer groups.

Key Features

• Password Protected: Set one or more passwords for the category. Customers simply need to enter the correct password to view all products within it, without needing to create an account.
• Role-based Restriction: Allow only logged-in accounts with specific roles (e.g., Wholesaler, Administrator, Editor) to find and purchase products.
• User-based Restriction: Grant access to the category only to specific, pre-authorized customer accounts.
• Complete product hiding: Products within a locked category are automatically hidden from the shop page, search results, and navigation menus for guest visitors.
• Category-based locking mechanism: When you lock a category, all subcategories and the products within them are automatically secured using the same method.
• Customizable login forms: Easily edit the interface, notifications, and password fields to align with your website’s branding.
• Seamless access: Customers simply enter their password or log in once to access restricted areas and shop without interruption, eliminating the need to repeatedly re-enter information.