=== Unlock-To-View === Contributors: zzraz Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4SMV5H3BFFJKQ Tags: rent video, unlock to view, pay per view, monetize, code to unlock Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 7.0.3 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.3.1 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Unlock-To-View lets you lock videos using shortcodes. Perfect for monetizing and securing content. == Description == Unlock-To-View is a lightweight plugin for WordPress that lets you restrict access to videos using an unlock code. No registration needed, the viewer simply adds their email, gets a code and unlock. Pay afterwards (optional)! Works with shortcode-based WordPress video players, YouTube, Vimeo, and direct video URLs without requiring a media player selection. == Demo == https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iussxdjh1l8 Watch on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iussxdjh1l8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iussxdjh1l8) **Key Features:** * Lock any video with a simple shortcode. * Fixed price and duration for all rentals * Works with shortcode-based WordPress video players and video URLs without requiring a media player selection. * Easy-to-use shortcode generator in the admin panel. * All shortcodes are stored in a log * Full rental log with email, slug, media, expiration and IP. * Easily send email reminders for expired payments * A mark as paid button to show if a rental is paid. * CSV export of all shortcodes and rentals. * Customizable unlock button text. * No third party integration **PRO Features:** * Full customization of the unlock/rental button. * Fixed or individual price and duration for rentals * Styling options directly in the admin panel. **How it works:** 1. Embed a video on any page or post. 2. Use the Unlock-To-View shortcode 3. Users unlock the video by adding their email address 4. All rentals are logged using email, slug, expiry date and code == External services == This plugin may connect to the following external services: 1. **Vimeo (player.vimeo.com)** - **Purpose**: To display embedded videos using Vimeo’s video player. - **What is sent**: When a video is displayed, the visitor’s browser requests the video from Vimeo’s servers. This includes the video ID and standard browser request information (such as IP address and user agent). - **When**: Only when a page containing a Vimeo video shortcode is viewed. - **Terms of Service**: https://vimeo.com/terms - **Privacy Policy**: https://vimeo.com/privacy 2. **theappmill.com** - **Purpose**: The plugin includes links to the developer’s website for documentation, support, and information about Unlock-To-View PRO. The “Upgrade to Pro” menu item and other upgrade links open the plans and features page at https://theappmill.com/unlocktoview/unlocktoview_plans.html. - **What is sent**: No data is sent automatically by Unlock-To-View. If an administrator manually clicks one of these external links, their browser makes a normal web request to theappmill.com. Standard request information such as IP address, browser/user-agent information, and referrer information may be processed by the website or its hosting provider. - **When**: Only when an administrator manually clicks a link to theappmill.com in the plugin interface. - **Terms of Service**: https://theappmill.com/unlocktoview/terms.html - **Privacy Policy**: https://theappmill.com/unlocktoview/privacy.html == Installation == https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iussxdjh1l8 Watch on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iussxdjh1l8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iussxdjh1l8) 1. Download the zip file 2. Upload the zipped file from the Plugins menu in WordPress. 3. Activate the plugin. 4. Go to the Unlock-To-View settings page to configure pricing, emails, and rental options. 5. Use the shortcode generator to create shortcodes for your videos. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Can I use any video player? = Unlock-To-View works with WordPress video players that provide a shortcode, as well as supported video URLs such as YouTube, Vimeo, and direct video files. You no longer need to select a media player in the shortcode generator. = How do I set the rental duration? = Go to Settings → General Settings → Duration (hours) to set how long a rental lasts. In the free version there is one duration for all rentals. In the PRO version you can set this individually per shortcode. = How do I set the rental price? = Go to Settings → General Settings → Price to set the price for rentals. In the free version there is one price for all rentals. In the PRO version you can set this individually per shortcode. = Can I customize the unlock button text? = Yes. In Settings → General Settings → Button Label, you can customize the text users see. = Can I export my rental log? = Yes. Use the “Export to CSV” button on the admin page. == Screenshots == 1. Shortcode Generator interface. 2. Rentals log with email reminders. 3. Settings page for pricing and email templates. == Changelog == = 1.3.1 = * Prevented notices from other WordPress plugins from appearing inside Unlock-To-View admin headers. = 1.3.0 = * Now supports all media players. * Added automatic rendering for shortcode-based WordPress video players and video URLs. * Simplified new public shortcodes to use the Rental ID only. * Preserved backwards compatibility with existing saved player-specific shortcodes. = 1.2.7 = * Corrected and improved readme documentation. = 1.2.6 = * Refreshed plugin design and styling. * Added shortcode list management. * Added HTML5 video player support. * Added unlock button emoji option. * Updated compatibility for WordPress 7.0. = 1.2.5 = - Updated design. Bug fixes. = 1.2.4 = - Fixed the unlock flow so videos remain hidden until a valid code is entered, while still rendering supported players correctly after unlock. = 1.2.3 = * Updated compatibility metadata to mark the plugin as tested with WordPress 6.9. = 1.2.2 = * Updated the admin menu label to “Upgrade to Pro ⭐”. * Improved top spacing on plugin admin pages. = 1.2.1 = * Updated the admin button styling so the Export to CSV button matches the green button theme. = 1.2 = * Updated About page content. * Added refreshed WordPress.org banner assets. * Improved readme video formatting for WordPress.org plugin pages. * Fixed frontend and admin AJAX nonce handling. * Added missing capability checks and export nonce verification. = 1.0.1 = * Fixed broken AJAX nonce handling on frontend and admin actions. * Registered the existing-code AJAX endpoint for guests and logged-in users. * Added missing capability checks to admin-only AJAX actions. * Added nonce verification to CSV export. * Updated the readme video sections with separate Demo and Installation tutorials. * Switched readme video embeds to the WordPress.org-compatible bare URL format. = 1.0.0 = * Initial release. * Added support for multiple video players. * Shortcode generator added. * Rental log with email reminders. * CSV export for rentals. * Customizable unlock button text. == Upgrade Notice == = 1.3.1 = Keeps third-party WordPress notices outside the Unlock-To-View admin headers. = 1.3.0 = Media player selection is no longer required. Existing player-specific shortcodes remain supported. = 1.2.7 = Documentation update for the WordPress.org plugin page. = 1.2.6 = Recommended update with refreshed design, HTML5 video support, shortcode list improvements, unlock button emoji support, and WordPress 7.0 compatibility. = 1.2.3 = Compatibility metadata update for WordPress 6.9. = 1.2.2 = Minor admin UI update with improved menu labeling and page spacing. = 1.2.1 = Minor UI update for improved admin button styling consistency. = 1.2 = Recommended update with admin page improvements, documentation updates, banner refreshes, and important AJAX/security fixes. = 1.0.1 = Security and functionality update with AJAX fixes, export nonce verification, and refreshed documentation videos. = 1.0.0 = Initial release of Unlock-To-View. No upgrade actions needed. == License == This plugin is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2 as published by the Free Software Foundation.