=== Simple Member Protection ===
Contributors: UsmanR
Tags: membership, content protection, shortcode, restrict content, user roles  
Requires at least: 5.0  
Tested up to: 6.8  
Requires PHP: 7.2  
Stable tag: 1.2.1
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

Protect content based on login or membership level. Use shortcodes or UI toggles to restrict post/page visibility.

== Description ==

**Simple Member Protection** allows site admins to restrict access to certain content based on user login status or assigned membership levels. Protect parts of your post/page content with a simple shortcode or assign membership levels through the admin interface.

Features include:
- Protect content with shortcodes for logged-in users only.
- Manage members and define membership levels.
- Assign membership level requirements to posts and pages.
- Import/export member data.
- Lightweight and easy to configure.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Navigate to the **Simple Member Protection** admin menu to configure your settings.
4. Use the provided shortcodes or meta box options to protect content.

== Usage ==

Wrap content with `[protected_content]...[/protected_content]` to restrict it to logged-in users.

To restrict content by membership level:
1. Edit a post or page.
2. Use the "Membership Protection" meta box to select the required level.

== Shortcodes ==

`[protected_content]Your protected content here[/protected_content]`  
- Restricts the content to **logged-in users**.

`[protected_content level="gold"]Your gold members-only content here[/protected_content]`  
- Restricts the content to users with a specific membership level (e.g., "gold").

If a user is not logged in or does not meet the membership level requirement, a login prompt is displayed.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I restrict content by user role or membership level? =  
Yes, you can assign and manage custom membership levels and apply them to posts or pages.

= Is there a front-end login or registration form? =  
The plugin currently does not provide a front-end login/registration form.

= Can I export or import members? =  
Yes. The plugin includes tools for importing and exporting member data.

== Screenshots ==

1. Membership level assignment in the post editor.
2. Member list management page.
3. Content protection using shortcode.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =
* Initial release.
* Content restriction via shortcode and membership meta box.
* Member and membership level management.
* Import/export support.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0 =
Initial release of the plugin.

== Credits ==

Developed by WP Plugin Pilot  
Plugin URI: https://wppluginpilot.com/simple-member-protection/

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.