About this plugin
SanctumGate gives small websites an easy way to keep the majority of pages and posts private for active members without the complexity of a full-on membership system. With simple, granular access controls, you decide exactly what the public sees — and what stays reserved for your logged-in community.
Key Features:
* Page-Level Control: Choose specific pages to make publicly accessible
* Category-Based Access: Make entire categories of posts public
* Category Archives: Public category archive pages for allowed categories
* User-Friendly Interface: Checkbox-based selection instead of manual ID entry
* Visual Feedback: See exactly what’s currently public at a glance
* Lightweight: Minimal performance impact, perfect for smaller sites
Perfect For:
* Small business websites
* Community sites
* Member-only content areas
* Private blogs
* Non-profit organization sites
Usage
Basic Setup
- Navigate to Appearance → SanctumGate in your WordPress admin
- You’ll see two sections: “Allowed Pages” and “Allowed Categories”
Making Pages Public
- Check the boxes next to any pages you want to be publicly accessible
- The home page is always public by default
- Save your changes
Making Posts Public by Category
- Check the boxes next to categories whose posts should be public
- All posts in checked categories will be accessible without login
- Category archive pages for allowed categories are also public
- Save your changes
What Stays Private
Everything else on your site will require users to log in to access, including:
* Unchecked pages
* Posts in unchecked categories
* All other post types and content
Support
For support, please visit the WordPress support forums or check the plugin documentation.
Credits
Developed by LaughterOnWater
Inspired by the need for simple, effective access control on small WordPress sites.