{"id":12607,"date":"2025-06-12T08:48:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T08:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/?p=12607"},"modified":"2025-12-02T05:09:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T05:09:35","slug":"best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Free WordPress Membership Plugins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"840\">Best Free WordPress Membership Plugins<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"840\">Are you planning to build a membership site with WordPress without spending a fortune? Whether you want to create a gated content library, a user-based community, or a client-only dashboard, membership plugins are essential. They allow you to restrict content, manage user roles, and offer personalized access\u2014all while keeping your site organized and secure. Fortunately, the WordPress plugin directory offers some excellent free options that are powerful enough to build fully functional membership systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1138\">In this article, we\u2019ll introduce some of the <strong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"929\">best free WordPress membership plugins<\/strong> that help you control user access, create custom registration forms, and even build vibrant communities\u2014all without writing a single line of code. Let\u2019s explore the top free solutions for your next project.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03142c6da6a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03142c6da6a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#Members_%E2%80%93_Membership_User_Role_Editor_Plugin\" >Members \u2013 Membership &amp; User Role Editor Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#Key_Features\" >Key Features:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#User_Registration_%E2%80%93_Custom_Registration_Form_Login_Form_and_User_Profile\" >User Registration \u2013 Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#Key_Features-2\" >Key Features:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#WP-Members_%E2%80%93_Membership_Plugin\" >WP-Members \u2013 Membership Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#Key_Features-3\" >Key Features:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#Paid_Membership_Plugin_Ecommerce_User_Registration_Form_Login_Form_User_Profile_Restrict_Content_%E2%80%93_ProfilePress\" >Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile &amp; Restrict Content \u2013 ProfilePress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#Key_Features-4\" >Key Features:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#Membership_Plugin_%E2%80%93_Restrict_Content\" >Membership Plugin \u2013 Restrict Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#Key_Features-5\" >Key Features:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#Youzify_%E2%80%93_Community_User_Profile_Plugin\" >Youzify \u2013 Community &amp; User Profile Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#Key_Features-6\" >Key Features:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-membership-plugins\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Members_%E2%80%93_Membership_User_Role_Editor_Plugin\"><\/span><strong>Members \u2013 Membership &amp; User Role Editor Plugin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Members-\u2013-Membership-User-Role-Editor-Plugin-1.png\" alt=\"Members-Membership-&amp;-User-Role-Editor-Plugin-\" width=\"820\" height=\"410\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Members<\/strong> plugin by MemberPress is a user-friendly and developer-oriented membership tool designed to help you control who can access what on your site. It lets you create and customize user roles, assign capabilities, and restrict content with fine-grained control. You can hide entire posts, pages, or specific sections of content using shortcodes. The plugin seamlessly integrates with most WordPress themes and plugins, ensuring compatibility and ease of use.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s ideal for websites that require a flexible and lightweight membership system. You can set up custom roles for contributors, clients, staff, or subscribers without needing to write code. Whether you\u2019re managing a team site, a premium content hub, or a client portal, Members gives you the ability to build a secure and scalable structure. It\u2019s also developer-friendly, offering hooks and filters for deeper customization if needed, all while keeping essential features free.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1113\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features\"><\/span>Key Features:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1151\">Create and manage custom user roles<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1196\">Restrict content by roles and capabilities<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1249\">Shortcodes to protect specific sections of content<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1286\">Integrates well with other plugins<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1332\">Developer-friendly with extensible features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1413\"><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1347\">Best For:<\/strong> Sites that need flexible user role management without complexity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1413\"><a class=\"btn btn-theme-green\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More about this plugin<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User_Registration_%E2%80%93_Custom_Registration_Form_Login_Form_and_User_Profile\"><\/span><strong>User Registration \u2013 Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/User-Registration-and-Membership-1.png\" alt=\"User-Registration-and-Membership-\" width=\"820\" height=\"410\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>User Registration<\/strong> by WP Everest is a powerful plugin that helps you create custom user registration and login forms using a simple drag-and-drop builder. It provides a clean, modern interface that lets you collect user data and onboard members without touching any code. The plugin supports custom form fields, email notifications, and reCAPTCHA to protect against spam registrations. It even includes a shortcode to place forms anywhere on your site with ease.<\/p>\n<p>This plugin is ideal for membership sites that need to control how users register and interact. You can create front-end profile pages and allow users to edit their info without accessing the WordPress admin. The free version covers all the basic needs, and for more advanced features like multi-step forms or integrations, paid add-ons are available. It\u2019s especially helpful for online courses, communities, or private blogs where a tailored registration process enhances user experience.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1788\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-2\"><\/span>Key Features:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1817\">Drag-and-drop form builder<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1839\">Email notifications<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1866\">Google reCAPTCHA support<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1895\">User profile account pages<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1934\">Shortcode support for form placement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2015\"><strong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1949\">Best For:<\/strong> Custom front-end registration with modern design and ease of use.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2015\"><a class=\"btn btn-theme-green\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/user-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More about this plugin<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WP-Members_%E2%80%93_Membership_Plugin\"><\/span><strong>WP-Members \u2013 Membership Plugin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WP-Members-Membership-Plugin-1.png\" alt=\"WP-Members-Membership-Plugin-\" width=\"820\" height=\"410\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>WP-Members<\/strong> is a straightforward plugin that allows you to restrict content on your WordPress site while offering an easy way to manage user registrations. Once activated, it restricts all posts by default, and you can choose which content to make public. The plugin adds login and registration forms directly to your site\u2019s front end, allowing visitors to register and log in without ever seeing the WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>The plugin supports custom fields, email notifications, and even admin moderation of new users. It\u2019s great for bloggers, educators, or business owners who want to offer exclusive content to members. With support for custom post types and widgets, WP-Members provides solid control over user access. It\u2019s lightweight and easy to configure, yet powerful enough for complex setups thanks to its filters and hooks, making it a go-to free option for content-driven membership websites.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2343\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-3\"><\/span>Key Features:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2389\">Restrict posts, pages, or custom post types<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2426\">Simple user registration and login<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2461\">Customizable registration fields<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2506\">Email notifications and moderation options<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2548\">Developer-friendly for custom workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2634\"><strong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2563\">Best For:<\/strong> Quick content locking with a straightforward user registration system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2634\"><a class=\"btn btn-theme-green\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More about this plugin<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"plugin-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paid_Membership_Plugin_Ecommerce_User_Registration_Form_Login_Form_User_Profile_Restrict_Content_%E2%80%93_ProfilePress\"><\/span>Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile &amp; Restrict Content \u2013 ProfilePress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Paid-Membership-Plugin-1.png\" alt=\"Paid Membership Plugin-\" width=\"820\" height=\"410\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"plugin-title\">Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile &amp; Restrict Content \u2013 ProfilePress is a user-friendly plugin that allows you to create front-end login, registration, and profile editing forms. It also lets users upload their own avatars without needing to use Gravatar. You can display custom user profiles and restrict content based on login status or role, giving you the tools to build a basic membership site easily.<\/p>\n<p>This plugin is great for small communities, contributor-driven blogs, or any site where user engagement is important. The clean interface and form styling enhance the user experience, while role-based redirection and simple access control make the membership process feel professional. Although more advanced features like paid memberships or WooCommerce integration require the pro version, the free plugin provides all the essentials to manage users and content access gracefully.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3000\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-4\"><\/span>Key Features:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3041\">Front-end login and registration forms<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3078\">Profile editing with avatar upload<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3103\">Role-based redirection<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3159\">Simple membership-level controls (in the premium version)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3243\"><strong data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3174\">Best For:<\/strong> Lightweight user profile customization and front-end access control.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3243\"><a class=\"btn btn-theme-green\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-user-avatar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More about this plugin<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"plugin-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Membership_Plugin_%E2%80%93_Restrict_Content\"><\/span>Membership Plugin \u2013 Restrict Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Membership-Plugin-\u2013-Restrict-Content-1.png\" alt=\"Membership-Plugin -Restrict-Content-\" width=\"820\" height=\"410\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"plugin-title\">Membership Plugin \u2013 Restrict Content is a lightweight plugin designed to help you easily limit access to your content based on user roles or login status. With just a few shortcodes, you can protect full pages, posts, or specific content blocks. You can even display custom messages to non-members, prompting them to log in or register. The plugin works out of the box and integrates smoothly with WordPress\u2019 default user roles and capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re running a blog, private knowledge base, or downloadable resource library, this plugin offers a no-fuss solution to content control. You don\u2019t need complex configurations or payment gateways to get started. Restrict Content is perfect for creators who want to offer free memberships or simply hide content behind a login wall. The pro version offers advanced membership levels and integrations, but the free version is excellent for simple sites that value ease of use and efficiency.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3561\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-5\"><\/span>Key Features:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3613\">Restrict content by logged-in status or user role<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3657\">Shortcode for partial content restriction<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3687\">Custom login\/register pages<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3727\">Supports user levels and capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3818\"><strong data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3742\">Best For:<\/strong> Bloggers or site owners who want to restrict parts of their content easily.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3818\"><a class=\"btn btn-theme-green\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/restrict-content\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More about this plugin<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youzify_%E2%80%93_Community_User_Profile_Plugin\"><\/span><strong>Youzify \u2013 Community &amp; User Profile Plugin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Youzify-1.png\" alt=\"Youzify-\" width=\"820\" height=\"410\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Youzify<\/strong> is a dynamic plugin built for turning your website into a fully interactive social community. Designed to extend BuddyPress, it offers feature-rich user profiles, activity walls, private messaging, groups, and more\u2014all with stunning design and responsiveness. Youzify\u2019s built-in widgets and layout options make it easy to customize the user interface without needing additional themes or coding.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s perfect for online communities, fan sites, or social networks where user interaction is central. Youzify supports social login, user badges, account verification, and detailed member directories. Its attention to design and usability makes it stand out among other profile-focused plugins. Even without premium upgrades, you get a powerful set of tools to build and manage your member base, making Youzify a top pick for creating engaging, community-driven WordPress sites.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4114\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features-6\"><\/span>Key Features:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4166\">Stunning user profiles with cover photos and tabs<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4169\" data-end=\"4222\">Activity walls, messaging, friendships, and followers<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4251\">Private content and groups<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4281\">Advanced member directories<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4313\">Custom widgets and shortcodes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4378\"><strong data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4328\">Best For:<\/strong> Social membership websites or online communities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4378\"><a class=\"btn btn-theme-green\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/youzify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More about this plugin<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7046\" data-end=\"7063\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7065\" data-end=\"7463\">Creating a membership site doesn\u2019t have to be expensive or complicated. With these free WordPress membership plugins, you can manage users, protect content, and build an online community \u2014 all while maintaining full control over your website. Whether you need a simple way to restrict access or a full-featured member portal with profiles and interactions, there\u2019s a plugin here to suit your needs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7065\" data-end=\"7463\">I hope you enjoyed reading this article!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7065\" data-end=\"7463\">Please check out our other recent articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"7065\" data-end=\"7463\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acmethemes.com\/blog\/centralize-your-digital-product-sales-a-guide-to-multi-domain-ecommerce-with-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centralize Your Digital Product Sales: A Guide to Multi-Domain eCommerce with WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7465\" data-end=\"7673\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Free WordPress Membership Plugins Are you planning to build a membership site with WordPress without spending a fortune? 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