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Passster – Password Protect Pages and Content v4.3.17
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1 -=== Passster - Password Protect Pages and Content ===
2 -Contributors: wpchill, silkalns
3 -Tags: password protect, password, restrict content, sitewide, password protection
4 -Requires at least: 6.5
5 -Tested up to: 7.0
6 -Requires PHP: 7.2
7 -License: GPLv2 or later
8 -License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
9 -Stable tag: 4.3.8
10 -
11 -== Description ==
12 -## Password Protect Pages, Posts & Content in WordPress
13 -
14 -Passster is an all-in-one plugin to password protect pages, content, or your entire site in seconds—quick, secure, and easy to use.
15 -Passster offers three protection modes to cover every use case you may think of when it comes to password protecting your WordPress website.
16 -
17 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjYklVLVFD8&list=PLM2tOjfhVrZdo_H26CV2I-UfdqpDWxo3D&index=4
18 -
19 -### Passster Pro – Even more protection features when making a purchase
20 -
21 -**Multiple Passwords & Password Lists**
22 -- Assign multiple passwords for different users.
23 -- Create and manage large password lists for easy control.
24 -
25 -**Quick & Bulk Edit for Password Protection**
26 -- Use WordPress **Quick Edit** and **Bulk Edit** to protect multiple pages instantly.
27 -
28 -**Unlock Content by User Role or Email**
29 -- Automatically grant access to specific users or email addresses.
30 -
31 -**Password Expiration & Usage Limits**
32 -- Set passwords to expire after a number of uses, first use, or by a time limit (hours, days, weeks).
33 -- Track which passwords were used and when they will expire.
34 -
35 -**Generate Unlock Links**
36 -- Create encrypted unlock links so users can access content without entering a password.
37 -- Automatically shorten links with **Bit.ly** for easy sharing.
38 -
39 -**WooCommerce Protection & Sales**
40 -- Protect WooCommerce pages, products, and checkout with a password.
41 -- Sell access to protected content—generate and email passwords automatically after purchase.
42 -
43 -**Detailed Password Usage Statistics**
44 -- Track when and how often passwords are used.
45 -- View first usage date, IP (optional), and browser details.
46 -
47 -## Quick Comparison (Free vs. Pro)
48 -
49 -### Free Version:
50 -✔ Protect sections of pages using shortcodes or blocks.
51 -✔ Secure entire pages and posts.
52 -✔ Automatically protect child pages with a single click.
53 -✔ Lock down your entire site with a password.
54 -✔ Unlock protected content without refreshing the page.
55 -✔ Customize the design, labels, and descriptions of the password form.
56 -✔ Use cookies to grant access across multiple protected areas.
57 -
58 -### Pro Version:
59 -✔ Everything in the free version, plus:
60 -✔ Protect content with **multiple passwords** or password lists.
61 -✔ Quickly set up password protection via Quick Edit or Bulk Edit.
62 -✔ Protect content using **Google reCAPTCHA or hCAPTCHA**.
63 -✔ Unlock protected content by **user role or email**.
64 -✔ Set passwords to **expire** based on usage limits or time intervals.
65 -✔ Generate encrypted **unlock links** for seamless access.
66 -✔ Track and prevent **concurrent password sharing**.
67 -✔ Secure **WooCommerce products and store pages**.
68 -✔ Sell access to protected content via **WooCommerce integration**.
69 -✔ Detailed statistics on password usage and lists.
70 -
71 -Get it now on [passster.com/](https://passster.com/)
72 -
73 -### Documentation
74 -
75 -Learn more about this plugin [in our official documentation](https://passster.com/kb/)
76 -
77 -== Support ==
78 -* Free users: [Ask in our forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-protector/)
79 -* Pro users: [Get priority help](https://passster.com/contact-us/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=contact+us)
80 -
81 -== Frequently Asked Questions ==
82 -
83 -= Can I use Passster in multiple languages =
84 -All primary texts and information can be modified from the admin area of Passster.
85 -The plugin is fully translatable in your language. There are only en_EN and de_DE at the moment, but you can easily add your preferred language as a .po/.mo.
86 -It’s also fully compatible with WPML and Polylang.
87 -
88 -= Where do I report security bugs found in this plugin? =
89 -
90 -Please report security bugs found in the source code of the Passster plugin through the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/9e5fb73f-e810-474a-a64f-c86081aa9b46). The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin."
91 -
92 -== Screenshots ==
93 -1. Passster Password Form
94 -2. Passster Settings Area General
95 -3. Passster Settings Area Design
96 -4. Passster Protected Areas
97 -5. Passster Protected Areas in page edit
98 -6. Passster Password Lists - Pro only
99 -7. Passster Statistics - Pro only
100 -
101 -== Installation ==
102 -
103 -Passster is simple to install:
104 -
105 -1. Download the .zip'
106 -2. Unzip
107 -3. Upload the directory to your '/wp-content/plugins' directory
108 -4. Go to the plugin management page and enable the Passster Plugin
109 -5. Browse to Settings > Passster
110 -6. Customise your settings and your good to go!
111 -
112 -== Changelog ==
113 -= 4.3.7 - 27.07.2026 =
114 -* Fixed: Security issue (thanks to Pierre Rudloff).
115 -
116 -= 4.3.6 - 23.07.2026 =
117 -* Added: "Show Password" label is now customizable from the General settings tab.
118 -* Fixed: Per-page form text being used even when "Overwrite Defaults" is disabled.
119 -* Fixed: Instruction text showing as garbled characters when using the Protected Area block.
120 -* Fixed: Security issues (thanks to Revanth Hari Narayana Matte).
121 -
122 -= 4.3.5 - 02.06.2026 =
123 -* Fixed: hCaptcha cookie not being recognized on subsequent page loads.
124 -* Fixed: Unlock links with special characters in instructions could cause encoding errors.
125 -* Fixed: Pass parameter being lost during global protection redirect.
126 -
127 -= 4.3.4 - 08.05.2026 =
128 -* Fixed: Replaced non-functional license activation button on free version with installation guide for Passster PRO.
129 -* Fixed: Category lock not showing password form on regular post category archive pages.
130 -
131 -= 4.3.3 - 03.04.2026 =
132 -* Changed: Enhance PS_Rest_Handler to allow public access to additional Passster endpoints for guest users.
133 -
134 -= 4.3.2 - 30.03.2026 =
135 -* Fixed: Category lock for WooCommerce products and categories.
136 -* Changed: Page refresh on unlock is now on by default. Inline unlock can be enabled via Advanced → Unlock Behaviour.
137 -
138 -= 4.3.1 - 20.03.2026 =
139 -* Fixed: Password label should not be visible, it's there for accessibility reasons.
140 -* Fixed: Password label is now translatable.
141 -* Fixed: Missing loading animation.
142 -
143 -= 4.3.0 - 20.03.2026 =
144 -* Changed: Refactor settings display and added statistics page.
145 -* Added: Category lock.
146 -* Added: Passter Protected Area Gutenberg wrapper block.
147 -
148 -= 4.2.29 - 12.02.2026 =
149 -* Fixed: Password validation and unlock link generation failing when the password contains the % character.
150 -
151 -= 4.2.28 - 02.02.2026 =
152 -* Fixed: Nonce validation failing for logged-in users when fetched via REST endpoint.
153 -
154 -= 4.2.27 - 27.01.2026 =
155 -* Fixed: Prevent nonce from being cached.
156 -* Fixed: Page protect children option.
157 -
158 -= 4.2.26 - 16.01.2026 =
159 -* Fixed: Security update
160 -
161 -= 4.2.25 - 14.01.2026 =
162 -* Fixed: Passster protected events do not show up in The Events Callendar REST requests.
163 -* Changed: Prevent nonce from being cached.
164 -* Fixed: Security update
165 -
166 -= 4.2.24 - 12.01.2026 =
167 -* Fixed: Vulnerability in passster shortcode.
168 -* Fixed: Fix allowing hashed in unlocking page url.
169 -
170 -= 4.2.23 - 08.01.2026 =
171 -* Fixed: Bug preventing password validation.
172 -
173 -= 4.2.22 - 05.01.2026 =
174 -* Fixed: Vulnerability in passster shortcode.
175 -
176 -= 4.2.21 - 18.12.2025 =
177 -* Fixed: Vulnerability in passster shortcode.
178 -
179 -= 4.2.20 - 22.10.2025 =
180 -* Fixed: Security update
181 -
182 -= 4.2.19 - 02.10.2025 =
183 -* Fixed: Vulnerability in passster shortcode.
184 -
185 -= 4.2.18 - 15.09.2025 =
186 -* Added: null alt attribute to ps-loader image for better accessibility compliance.
187 -* Changed: Made password form input IDs unique per protected area to prevent duplicate IDs when using multiple forms on the same page.
188 -
189 -= 4.2.17 - 22.07.2025 =
190 -* Fixed: Users with allowed roles can now access other pages when global restriction is active and the password page is excluded for them.
191 -
192 -= 4.2.16 - 09.07.2025 =
193 -* Changed: Allow HTML & shortcodes in instructions.
194 -
195 -= 4.2.15 - 17.03.2025 =
196 -* Added: Support for Turnstile captcha.
197 -
198 -= 4.2.14 - 25.02.2025 =
199 -* Fixed: Unlock link was not working properly.
200 -
201 -= 4.2.13 - 03.02.2025 =
202 -* Fixed: Global protection page was not being protected even if "Activate Protection" was on.
203 -
204 -= 4.2.12 - 20.12.2024 =
205 -* Changed: Security update - Updated Freemius SDK
206 -
207 -= 4.2.10 - 11.12.2024 =
208 -* Changed: Updated upsells information
209 -
210 -= 4.2.9 - 10.12.2024 =
211 -* Added: Settings upsells
212 -
213 -= 4.2.8 - 06.12.2024 =
214 -* Changed: Readme update
215 -
216 -= 4.2.7 =
217 -
218 -* WP 6.7 compatibility
219 -* dependency updates
220 -* PHP 8.3 compatibility
221 -* make headline removable via design settings
222 -* default tag for headlines is now <span> for SEO purposes
223 -* fixed expiration with cookie usage (pro-only)
224 -
225 -= 4.2.6.6 =
226 -
227 -* WP 6.6 compatiblity
228 -* latest dependencies for the block editor
229 -* fixed missing default value breaking design settings
230 -* latest Freemius SDK upgrade
231 -
232 -= 4.2.6.5 =
233 -
234 -* improved expiration for passwords with unlock links
235 -* fixed escaping for redirect parameter
236 -* several security improvements
237 -* updated to 6.5 compatibility
238 -
239 -= 4.2.6.4 =
240 -
241 -* exclude pagebuilders from rest restriction (frontend editing)
242 -
243 -= 4.2.6.3 =
244 -
245 -* fixed components for WP 6.4.3 release (margin/radius)
246 -* restrict Rest API access with global protection
247 -
248 -= 4.2.6.2 =
249 -
250 -* added exception for sanitized array setting (exclude pages)
251 -
252 -= 4.2.6.1 =
253 -
254 -* added hook to combine generated password with order
255 -* improved sanitization on importer
256 -* added russian + ukrainian translation
257 -* SDK upgrade
258 -
259 -= 4.2.6 =
260 -
261 -* WordPress 6.4 compatibility
262 -
263 -= 4.2.5 =
264 -
265 -* WooCommerce email trigger after status complete
266 -* added filter for generated password
267 -* protected page optional for WooCommerce integration
268 -* improved admin UI contrasts
269 -* restructured design settings
270 -
271 -= 4.2.4 =
272 -
273 -* WP 6.3 compatibility
274 -
275 -= 4.2.3 =
276 -
277 -* some Freemius integration improvements
278 -
279 -= 4.2.2 =
280 -
281 -* improved logout button markup
282 -* added action after validating password list hash
283 -* Freemius SDK update to 2.5.10
284 -
285 -= 4.2.1 =
286 -
287 -* improved admin UI with permanent sidebar
288 -* improved value handling for margin/padding to avoid PHP notices
289 -* added filter to validate payment before sending e-mail (pro-only)
290 -
291 -= 4.2 =
292 -
293 -* selling and generating passwords with WooCommerce (pro-only)
294 -* assign and manage multiple passwords lists (pro-only)
295 -* hotfix editing areas with Oxygen Builder
296 -* helper methods to automatically generate and add passwords to lists
297 -* statistics for password usage + custom database table
298 -* expiration statistics for passsword lists
299 -* fixed area shortcode inspector controls
300 -* GPDR friendly tracking implementation
301 -
302 -= 4.1.4 =
303 -
304 -* reverted hcaptcha integration
305 -* updated admin links to new URL structure
306 -* fixed expiration settings with new encryption
307 -* fixed PHP notice if reCaptcha doesn't return a response
308 -
309 -= 4.1.3.1 =
310 -
311 -* v4 API integration for Bit.ly
312 -
313 -= 4.1.3 =
314 -
315 -* fixed conditional for unlock links
316 -* support for additional URL parameters in cache friendly URLs
317 -* prevent multiple renders in quick edit
318 -* hcaptcha with checkbox
319 -* removed default margin from CSS
320 -* copy shortcode with fallback for Block Editor
321 -* removed deprecated compatibility method
322 -
323 -= 4.1.2 =
324 -
325 -* fallback solution to get post id in classic editor
326 -* fixed saving meta data in classic editor
327 -* compatibility with disable gutenberg plugin
328 -
329 -= 4.1.1 =
330 -
331 -* fixed regex pattern in deprecated shortcode
332 -* removed regex pattern for captcha as the feature no longer exists
333 -
334 -= 4.1 =
335 -
336 -* protect child pages
337 -* quick edit and bulk edit pages/posts for protection (pro-only)
338 -* hCaptcha protection (pro-only)
339 -* preventing PHP notices with concurrent usage and recaptcha
340 -* better dynamics for admin column + less intrusive styling
341 -
342 -= 4.0.1 =
343 -
344 -* fixed reCAPTCHA selection not saving in admin
345 -* improved fallback margin/padding for protection block
346 -* improved description of the unlock mode to make it easier to understand
347 -
348 -= 4.0 =
349 -
350 -* entirely new admin UI rewritten with React
351 -* custom block to select areas
352 -* ability to generate passwords
353 -* improved global protection UI
354 -* ability to exlude pages from global protection
355 -* on-the-fly unlock link generation
356 -
357 -= 3.5.5.7 =
358 -
359 -* modified Freemius prefix to prevent compatibility errors with Post SMTP plugin
360 -
361 -= 3.5.5.6 =
362 -
363 -* fixed Elementor integration with areas.
364 -
365 -= 3.5.5.5.2 =
366 -
367 -* improved fallback solution to convert base64 to hmac
368 -* changed validation priority: cookies - links - post data for quicker validation
369 -
370 -= 3.5.5.5.1 =
371 -
372 -* integrated converter to automatically convert old link encryption to new hashed encryption
373 -* fixed missing hash_nonce value in wp_localize_scripts
374 -
375 -= 3.5.5.5 =
376 -
377 -* dynamic version number for cache busting after update
378 -* new encryption for encrypted links
379 -* cleared up upgrade/activation code
380 -* includes + load_textdomain in plugins_loaded
381 -* fixed task priority with global protection and redirect
382 -* fixed ReCaptcha v2 validation and content return statement
383 -* better default settings
384 -
385 -
386 -= 3.5.5.4 =
387 -
388 -* improved hmac validation with cookies
389 -* fixed reload in combination with global page protection
390 -* introduced a unique secret key per installation
391 -* reverted Rest API implementation and used Ajax instead
392 -
393 -= 3.5.5.3.1 =
394 -
395 -* fix for captcha/recaptcha validation with hew hmac encryption
396 -
397 -= 3.5.5.3 =
398 -
399 -* fixed escaping area id in shortcode
400 -* implemented concurrent logins feature
401 -* encryption for cookies with unique secret key (hmac)
402 -* dedicated ajax class to handle validation
403 -* Rest API implementation for password encryption
404 -* general code cleanup (better performance + improved doc blocks)
405 -* consistent singletone pattern for all classes
406 -* better check for areas and full page protection (improved security)
407 -* latest freemius SDK
408 -* improved cookie-js implementation with sameSite attributes
409 -* fixed logo font rendering
410 -
411 -= 3.5.5.2 =
412 -
413 -* filter to disable base64 encryption for cookies and links
414 -* Freemius SDK update
415 -* jQuery migrate fix for captcha
416 -* improved escaping of shortcode attributes (area and password lists)
417 -
418 -= 3.5.5.1 =
419 -
420 -* better permission check settings page
421 -* better permission check metaboxes
422 -* improved german translation
423 -* added redirect parameter and settings
424 -* updated cookie js for better compatibility
425 -* added support for WooCommerce products and shop pages
426 -* filter to allow spaces in passwords
427 -* fixed version number
428 -
429 -= 3.5.4 =
430 -
431 -* fixed notice for checking areas
432 -* updated dependencies
433 -* fixed security issue in is_valid()
434 -* fixed validation with reload option
435 -
436 -= 3.5.3 =
437 -
438 -* security patch
439 -* better error handling with fade and clear input
440 -* better area restriction
441 -* better performance for password checkups
442 -* removed rych hash dependency
443 -* improved WooCommerce product restriction
444 -* Gutenberg Support for areas
445 -* fixed notice for bitly check
446 -* fixed notice for recaptcha validation
447 -
448 -= 3.5.2 =
449 -
450 -* fix for shortcode validation capabilities
451 -* improved validation for global protection
452 -
453 -= 3.5.1 =
454 -* bugfix for link protection
455 -* pagebuilder editing support for areas
456 -* fixed show password function
457 -* is_valid() for areas
458 -* dynamic {post-id} parameter for shortcodes in AJAX
459 -* hide parameter for areas
460 -* check form values before AJAX submit (required attributes for example)
461 -
462 -= 3.5 =
463 -
464 -* introduced protected areas
465 -* shortcode configurator in areas
466 -* bugfix: spaces in password lists
467 -* PHP 8 support improvements
468 -* removed auto-updater for options
469 -* automatically add metaboxes to all registered (public) post types
470 -* removed wp_auto_p() for Oxygen Builder support
471 -* removed deprecated Pagebuilder modules (handled with areas now)
472 -* min value for Cookie set to 1 and no negativ values possible
473 -* improved widget support with areas
474 -* performance optimization for large password lists
475 -
476 -
477 -= 3.4.2 =
478 -
479 -* lighter freemius integration
480 -* admin UI improvements
481 -* direct links for documentation and support in admin header
482 -
483 -= 3.4.1 =
484 -
485 -* added expire by usage and time for password lists (pro only)
486 -* added global password protection
487 -* base64 encryption for cookies
488 -* bugfix for bitly URL toggle (pro only)
489 -* improved uninstall with latest options
490 -* auto activate reload option if pagebuilder is activated
491 -
492 -= 3.4 =
493 -
494 -* added support to unlock widgets via ajax
495 -* added support to unlock acf fields via ajax
496 -* added shortcode params to page protection (pro only)
497 -* added user restriction to page protection (pro only)
498 -* fixed one-time usage for password lists without ajax (pro only)
499 -* added option to redirect to source URL after link unlock (pro only)
500 -
501 -= 3.3.9 =
502 -* latest freemius SDK
503 -* fixed ID parameter for multiple forms per page
504 -* custom headline, ID parameter for Recaptcha v2/v3
505 -* better enqueue for ReCaptcha v2
506 -
507 -= 3.3.8 =
508 -* removed old cache busting prevent 404 errors for files
509 -* wp_enqueue_script for ReCaptcha preventing cache issues
510 -* introduced ajax loader to indicate verification
511 -* fixed metabox showing wrong selected password list
512 -* improved admin wording for more clarification
513 -* updated german translation files
514 -
515 -= 3.3.7 =
516 -
517 -* WordPress 5.5 compatibility
518 -* Elementor with Ajax mode compatibility
519 -* added WPML config file
520 -* update german translation
521 -* prevent fatal error if ps_run_plugin() is already declared
522 -* number field instead of text for cookie duration
523 -* ReCaptcha without async defer (handled via Caching plugins)
524 -* fixed PHP notice for bitly integration
525 -
526 -= 3.3.6 =
527 -* cache-busting for no-ajax mode and cookies
528 -* fixed double docs link
529 -* support option for third-party-shortcodes with pre-render
530 -* removed auto-space from password lists
531 -* new link encryption solution with metabox and bitly
532 -* hide parameter for WPBakery integration
533 -* updated and fixed german translation
534 -
535 -= 3.3.5 =
536 -* performance improvements for password lists
537 -* support for Google ReCaptcha v2 with selection
538 -* more efficient ajax handling for different unlock methods.
539 -* auto-update cookie settings if no ajax mode is used.
540 -
541 -= 3.3.4.1 =
542 -* more robust regex for various shortcode implementations
543 -* added action to track unlocks with Google Analytics and other tracking solutions
544 -
545 -= 3.3.4 =
546 -* fixed additional params to overwrite texts in the shortcode
547 -* fixed empty content while using additional parameters
548 -* added tablepress support for ajax
549 -* implemented old recaptcha parameters for backwards compatibility
550 -
551 -= 3.3.3 =
552 -* better compatibility mode with cache busting
553 -* better ReCaptcha integration with ajax and with cookies
554 -* compatibility: full page protection with divi builder
555 -* more reliable way to get valid response via ajax
556 -* mobile-friendly cache-busting after authentication
557 -
558 -= 3.3.2 =
559 -* added compatibility mode for forcing reload
560 -* compatibility fix Elementor full page protection
561 -* compatibility fix WpBakery Pagebuilder full page protection
562 -* re-added error message in Customizer
563 -* improved german translation
564 -
565 -* fixed captcha loading while not in use
566 -* fixed wrong redirection after activation
567 -* fixed wrong object call for elementor users.
568 -
569 -= 3.3.1 =
570 -* fixed captcha loading while not in use
571 -* fixed wrong redirection after activation
572 -* fixed wrong object call for elementor users.
573 -
574 -= 3.3 =
575 -* major release
576 -* new admin UI and simplfied settings
577 -* password protection for pages, posts and products
578 -* new captcha solution with canvas objects
579 -* new Google ReCaptcha v3 integration
580 -* removed requirements for PHP sessions for better compatibility
581 -* removed old Google API vendor for better compatibility
582 -* refactored the entire shortcode and submit solution
583 -* ajax-based submit and validation - no page reload required anymore
584 -* fixed cookie solution for captcha, ReCaptcha
585 -* easier template function is_valid() for complete checks of all parameters
586 -* fixed shortcode parameters for headline and id
587 -* better uninstall cleanup
588 -* intrated metabox for setting Passster settings for complete pages
589 -
590 -
591 -= 3.2.6.1 =
592 -* cookie for passwords conditional function fixed
593 -* introduced API parameter to elementor and beaver builder
594 -* fixed notice if api not available in helper methods
595 -
596 -= 3.2.6 =
597 -* WPBakery Page Builder row protection with correct default values
598 -* new helper class for cookies
599 -* api parameter possibility to add external apis
600 -
601 -= 3.2.5 =
602 -* Another VC protection row fix..
603 -* compatibility WPBakery 6.0.5
604 -
605 -= 3.2.4 =
606 -* VC row protection fix
607 -* new partly parameter
608 -* cookie set fix and conditional function to check for
609 -* new type hint solution (better jQuery compatibility)
610 -* is_cookie_valid check for all password related protection types
611 -* admin css fixes with prefix
612 -
613 -
614 -= 3.2.3 =
615 -* Password Lists fix for all page builder
616 -* prevent autoload error if free and premium version installed
617 -* customizer as default values for page builder options
618 -* placeholder now configurable in the customizer
619 -
620 -= 3.2.2 =
621 -* fixed captcha notice
622 -* fixed rows shortcode for WPBakery Pagebuilder
623 -* more efficient notice handling in admin area
624 -
625 -= 3.2.1 =
626 -* adding the "hide" parameter to hide forms if set and multiple forms used
627 -* compatibility AAM plugin fix for multiple user roles
628 -* captcha is now a free addon - lower php version needed for basic password usage
629 -* check_atts method now working correctly
630 -* WPBakery Pagebuilder addon fix (free)
631 -* WPBakery Pagebuilder addon protect rows (only pro)
632 -* add message for captcha usage
633 -* new (and working) solution for show passwords before submitting
634 -
635 -= 3.2.0.6 =
636 -* new AMP support with cookies
637 -* Fixed delete error notice for passster_lists function not exists
638 -* introduced new helper function for AMP set_amp_headers()
639 -* drop db table for sessions if full uninstall option set
640 -* customizer option to show password while typing
641 -
642 -= 3.2.0.5 =
643 -* fixed amp notice
644 -* fixed backend_admin_notice error
645 -* fixed customizer for themify ultra theme
646 -
647 -= 3.2.0.4 =
648 -* PS_List collision fix
649 -
650 -= 3.2.0.3 =
651 -* autoload backupwp collision fix
652 -
653 -= 3.2.0.2 =
654 -* SVN fix for missing files
655 -* cookies for conditional functions
656 -
657 -= 3.2.0.1 =
658 -* pagebuilder path fix
659 -* admin amp option fix
660 -
661 -= 3.2 =
662 -* security patch freemius
663 -* add cookie option for multiple passwords
664 -* add pagebuilder addons in free version
665 -* fix php notices for php 7 support
666 -* remove OptionsHandler class for support older php versions
667 -* add password lists (admin + shortcode)
668 -* update translation files
669 -* added AMP support for all protection types
670 -* improve default values after Installation
671 -
672 -= 3.1.9.1 =
673 -* Fix PHP 5.6 upgrader problems
674 -* Moved autoloader up so database upgrade is handeled correctly
675 -
676 -
677 -= 3.1.9 =
678 -* PHP 5.6 compatibility
679 -* function naming fixes
680 -* optimize session handler class
681 -
682 -= 3.1.8 =
683 -* introduce conditional functions for template usage
684 -* completely remove the autofocus
685 -* fixes save settings for user_toggle option
686 -* updates the session handling for captcha to PHP 7.2 compatibility
687 -* prevents autofill for safari, chrome and webkit supported browsers
688 -
689 -= 3.1.7 =
690 -* includes fixes for beaver builder module support
691 -
692 -= 3.1.6 =
693 -* Support Release
694 -* Fixed multiple passwords runtime
695 -* add customizer notice on Installation
696 -* improved german translation
697 -* add an seprate atts function for more readable code
698 -* add new users addon
699 -*
700 -
701 -= 3.1.5 =
702 -* Support Release
703 -* Add auth parameter for multiple shortcodes per page
704 -* Fixed <span> for error messages
705 -* Fixed wp_enqueue_styles for windows servers
706 -* Fixed php notice for captcha options
707 -
708 -= 3.1.4 =
709 -* Support Release
710 -* fixed problems with WP Sessions table and Database Handler
711 -* fixed License Activation
712 -* Add option for autofocus
713 -* fixed helper for addon activation
714 -
715 -= 3.1.3 =
716 -* Support Release
717 -* Major improvements for captcha
718 -* set width and height for captcha
719 -* integrate wp-sessions-manager for session handling via database
720 -* adding page builder support for elementor, WPBakery Pagebuilder and beaver builder (pro only)
721 -* fix one pager bug with passster forms
722 -
723 -= 3.1.2 =
724 -* Support Release
725 -* Add placeholder and button label per shortcode
726 -* Fix option set issues for captcha
727 -* get rid of HTTP API and all external calls and replace with object cache
728 -
729 -= 3.1.1 =
730 -* Support Release
731 -* Fixing PHP notice for addons
732 -* replace_file_get_contents() with WP HTTP API
733 -
734 -= 3.1 =
735 -* new admin ui
736 -* captcha is back!
737 -* cache-compatible cookie solution
738 -* design modifications via customizer
739 -* cross-browser-compatible forms
740 -* shortcode generator
741 -* password generation with newset bcrypt standards
742 -* password generator
743 -* fix several bugs like instructions text, translations, php errors
744 -
745 -= 3.0 =
746 -* under new development
747 -* compatibilty with WordPress 4.9+
748 -* clean up and restructure whole plugin
749 -* remove deprecated solutions for ajax and captcha
750 -* removed date based selection of cookie expires
751 -
752 -= 2.11 =
753 -* Setting "Password Field Placeholder" now accessible through "Settings -> Passster -> Password/CAPTCHA Field"
754 -
755 -= 2.10 =
756 -* Form and CAPTCHA instructions moved to outside the form.
757 -* `content_protector_unlocked_content` filter bug in AJAX mode fixed.
758 -* CSS for `div.content-protector-form-instructions` fixed.
759 -* New Setting "CAPTCHA Case Insensitive" - to allow users to enter CAPTCHAs w/o case-sensitivity.
760 -* New action `content_protector_ajax_support` - for loading any extra files needed to support your protected content in AJAX mode.
761 -
762 -= 2.9.0.1 =
763 -* Fixed bug crashing `content_protector_unlocked_content` filter.
764 -* Full AJAX support for `[caption]` built-in shortcode.
765 -
766 -= 2.9 =
767 -* Full AJAX support for `[embed]`, `[audio]`, and `[video]` built-in shortcodes.
768 -* Added full support for `[playlist]` and `[gallery]` built-in shortcodes.
769 -* Fixed Encrypted Passwords Storage setting message bug.
770 -* `content_protector_content` filter now called `content_protector_unlocked_content`.
771 -* `content_protector_unlocked_content` filter can now be customized from the Settings -> General tab.
772 -* `the_content` filter now applied to form and CAPTCHA instructions.
773 -
774 -= 2.8 =
775 -* Partial AJAX support for `[embed]`, `[audio]`, and `[video]` built-in shortcodes. (experimental)
776 -* Fixed AJAX error from code refactoring
777 -
778 -= 2.7 =
779 -* Displaying Form CSS on unlocked content is now a user option (on the Form CSS tab).
780 -* When saving settings, the Settings page will now remember which tab you were on and load it automatically,
781 -* Fixed potential cookie expiry bug for sessions meant to last until the browser closes (expiry time set explicitly to '0').
782 -* Improved error checking for conflicting settings.
783 -* Some code refactoring.
784 -
785 -= 2.6.2 =
786 -* Fixed output buffering bug for access form introduced in 2.6.1.
787 -
788 -= 2.6.1 =
789 -* Fixed AJAX security nonce bugs.
790 -
791 -= 2.6 =
792 -* jQuery UI theme updated to 1.11.4
793 -
794 -= 2.5.0.1 =
795 -* New setting to manage encrypted passwords transient storage.
796 -* New settings for Password/CAPTCHA Fields character lengths.
797 -* Improved option initialization and cleanup routines.
798 -* `content-protector-ajax.js` now loads in the footer.
799 -* WPML/Polylang compatibility (beta).
800 -* New partial translation into Serbian (Latin); thanks to Andrijana Nikolic from WebHostingGeeks (Novi parcijalni prevod na Srpski ( latinski ); Hvala Andrijana Nikolic iz WebHostingGeeks)
801 -
802 -= 2.5 =
803 -* Skipped
804 -
805 -= 2.4 =
806 -* Skipped
807 -
808 -= 2.3 =
809 -* Settings admin page now limited to users with `manage_options` permission (i.e., admin users only).
810 -* Fixed bug where when using AJAX and CAPTCHA together, CAPTCHA image didn't reload on incorrect password.
811 -* New settings: use either a text or password field for entering passwords/CAPTCHAs, and set placeholder text for those fields.
812 -* Added `autocomplete="off"` to the access form.
813 -* Streamlined i18n for date/time pickers (Use values available in Wordpress settings and `$wp_locale` when available, combined *-i18n.js files into one).
814 -
815 -= 2.2.1 =
816 -* Fixed AJAX bug where shortcode couldn't be found if already enclosed in another shortcode.
817 -* Clarified error message if AJAX method cannot find shortcode.
818 -* Changed calls from `die()` to `wp_die()`.
819 -
820 -= 2.2 =
821 -* Removed `content-protector-admin-tinymce.js` (No need anymore; required JS variables now hooked directly into editor). Fixes incompatibility with OptimizePress.
822 -
823 -= 2.1.1 =
824 -* Added custom filter `content_protector_content` to emulate `apply_filter( 'the_content', ... )` functionality for form and CAPTCHA instructions.
825 -
826 -= 2.1 =
827 -* Rich text editors for form and CAPTCHA instructions.
828 -* NEW Template/Conditional Tag: `content_protector_is_logged_in()` (See Usage for details).
829 -* Performance improvements via Transients API.
830 -
831 -= 2.0 =
832 -* New CAPTCHA feature! Check out the CAPTCHA tab on Settings -> Content Protector for details.
833 -* Improved i18n.
834 -* Various minor bug fixes.
835 -
836 -= 1.4.1 =
837 -* Dashicons support for WP 3.8 + added. Support for old-style icons in Admin/TinyMCE is deprecated.
838 -* Unified dashicons among all of my plugins.
839 -
840 -= 1.4 =
841 -* Added "Display Success Message" option.
842 -
843 -= 1.3 =
844 -* Added "Shared Authorization" feature.
845 -* Renamed "Password Settings" to "General Settings".
846 -
847 -= 1.2.2 =
848 -* Added support for Contact Form 7 when using AJAX.
849 -
850 -= 1.2.1 =
851 -* Fixed label repetition on "Cookie expires after" drop-down menu.
852 -
853 -= 1.2 =
854 -* Various CSS settings now controllable from the admin panel.
855 -* Palettes on Settings color controls are now loaded from colors read from the active Theme's stylesheet. This
856 -should help in choosing colors that fit in with the active Theme.
857 -* Spinner image now preloaded.
858 -* Some language strings changed.
859 -
860 -= 1.1 =
861 -* AJAX loading message now customizable.
862 -
863 -= 1.0.1 =
864 -* Added required images for jQuery UI theme.
865 -* Fixed some i18n strings.
866 -
867 -= 1.0 =
868 -* Initial release.
869 -
870 -== Upgrade Notice ==
871 -= 2.8 =
872 -New features and bug fixes. Please upgrade.
873 -
874 -= 2.6.1 =
875 -New bug fixes. Please upgrade.
876 -
877 -= 2.3 =
878 -New features and bug fixes. Please upgrade.
879 -
880 -= 2.1.1 =
881 -Added custom filter `content_protector_content` to emulate `apply_filter( 'the_content', ... )` functionality for form and CAPTCHA instructions. Please upgrade.
882 -
883 -= 2.1 =
884 -New features. Please upgrade.
885 -
886 -= 2.0 =
887 -New features and bug fixes. Please upgrade.
888 -
889 -= 1.2.1 =
890 -Fixed label repetition on "Cookie expires after" drop-down menu. Please upgrade.
891 -
892 -= 1.0.1 =
893 -Added required images for JQuery UI theme and fixed some i18n strings.
894 -
895 -= 1.0 =
896 -Initial release.
897 -
898 -== Upgrade Notice ==
899 -
900 -= 4.2.13 =
901 -This resolved an issue with the "Activate Protection" option set for the Global protection page.
1 +=== Passster - Password Protect Pages and Content ===
2 +Contributors: wpchill, silkalns
3 +Tags: password protect, password, restrict content, sitewide, password protection
4 +Requires at least: 6.5
5 +Tested up to: 7.1
6 +Requires PHP: 7.2
7 +License: GPLv2 or later
8 +License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
9 +Stable tag: 4.3.17
10 +
11 +== Description ==
12 +## Password Protect Pages, Posts & Content in WordPress
13 +
14 +Passster is an all-in-one plugin to password protect pages, content, or your entire site in seconds—quick, secure, and easy to use.
15 +Passster offers three protection modes to cover every use case you may think of when it comes to password protecting your WordPress website.
16 +
17 +https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjYklVLVFD8&list=PLM2tOjfhVrZdo_H26CV2I-UfdqpDWxo3D&index=4
18 +
19 +### Passster Pro – Even more protection features when making a purchase
20 +
21 +**Multiple Passwords & Password Lists**
22 +- Assign multiple passwords for different users.
23 +- Create and manage large password lists for easy control.
24 +
25 +**Quick & Bulk Edit for Password Protection**
26 +- Use WordPress **Quick Edit** and **Bulk Edit** to protect multiple pages instantly.
27 +
28 +**Unlock Content by User Role or Email**
29 +- Automatically grant access to specific users or email addresses.
30 +
31 +**Password Expiration & Usage Limits**
32 +- Set passwords to expire after a number of uses, first use, or by a time limit (hours, days, weeks).
33 +- Track which passwords were used and when they will expire.
34 +
35 +**Generate Unlock Links**
36 +- Create encrypted unlock links so users can access content without entering a password.
37 +- Automatically shorten links with **Bit.ly** for easy sharing.
38 +
39 +**WooCommerce Protection & Sales**
40 +- Protect WooCommerce pages, products, and checkout with a password.
41 +- Sell access to protected content—generate and email passwords automatically after purchase.
42 +
43 +**Detailed Password Usage Statistics**
44 +- Track when and how often passwords are used.
45 +- View first usage date, IP (optional), and browser details.
46 +
47 +## Quick Comparison (Free vs. Pro)
48 +
49 +### Free Version:
50 +✔ Protect sections of pages using shortcodes or blocks.
51 +✔ Secure entire pages and posts.
52 +✔ Automatically protect child pages with a single click.
53 +✔ Lock down your entire site with a password.
54 +✔ Unlock protected content without refreshing the page.
55 +✔ Customize the design, labels, and descriptions of the password form.
56 +✔ Use cookies to grant access across multiple protected areas.
57 +
58 +### Pro Version:
59 +✔ Everything in the free version, plus:
60 +✔ Protect content with **multiple passwords** or password lists.
61 +✔ Quickly set up password protection via Quick Edit or Bulk Edit.
62 +✔ Protect content using **Google reCAPTCHA or hCAPTCHA**.
63 +✔ Unlock protected content by **user role or email**.
64 +✔ Set passwords to **expire** based on usage limits or time intervals.
65 +✔ Generate encrypted **unlock links** for seamless access.
66 +✔ Track and prevent **concurrent password sharing**.
67 +✔ Secure **WooCommerce products and store pages**.
68 +✔ Sell access to protected content via **WooCommerce integration**.
69 +✔ Detailed statistics on password usage and lists.
70 +
71 +Get it now on [passster.com/](https://passster.com/)
72 +
73 +### Documentation
74 +
75 +Learn more about this plugin [in our official documentation](https://passster.com/kb/)
76 +
77 +== Support ==
78 +* Free users: [Ask in our forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-protector/)
79 +* Pro users: [Get priority help](https://passster.com/contact-us/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=contact+us)
80 +
81 +== Frequently Asked Questions ==
82 +
83 += Can I use Passster in multiple languages =
84 +All primary texts and information can be modified from the admin area of Passster.
85 +The plugin is fully translatable in your language. There are only en_EN and de_DE at the moment, but you can easily add your preferred language as a .po/.mo.
86 +It’s also fully compatible with WPML and Polylang.
87 +
88 += Where do I report security bugs found in this plugin? =
89 +
90 +Please report security bugs found in the source code of the Passster plugin through the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/9e5fb73f-e810-474a-a64f-c86081aa9b46). The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin."
91 +
92 +== Screenshots ==
93 +1. Passster Password Form
94 +2. Passster Settings Area General
95 +3. Passster Settings Area Design
96 +4. Passster Protected Areas
97 +5. Passster Protected Areas in page edit
98 +6. Passster Password Lists - Pro only
99 +7. Passster Statistics - Pro only
100 +
101 +== Installation ==
102 +
103 +Passster is simple to install:
104 +
105 +1. Download the .zip'
106 +2. Unzip
107 +3. Upload the directory to your '/wp-content/plugins' directory
108 +4. Go to the plugin management page and enable the Passster Plugin
109 +5. Browse to Settings > Passster
110 +6. Customise your settings and your good to go!
111 +
112 +== Changelog ==
113 += 4.3.17 - 02.10.2026 =
114 +* Fixed: Blocks from plugins like Kadence Blocks not displaying inside Protected Areas after unlock.
115 +* Fixed: Error when using multiple password lists without any list selected.
116 +
117 += 4.3.16 - 18.09.2026 =
118 +* Added: Post Type Level Protection: password-protect an entire post type at once.
119 +* Fixed: Unlock link redirects on archive pages.
120 +
121 += 4.3.15 - 10.09.2026 =
122 +* Fixed: Compatibility issue with some page builders.
123 +
124 += 4.3.14 - 03.09.2026 =
125 +* Fixed: Security update.
126 +* Fixed: Minor admin UI improvements.
127 +
128 += 4.3.13 - 02.09.2026 =
129 +* Fixed: Security update.
130 +
131 += 4.3.12 - 01.09.2026 =
132 +* Fixed: Security update.
133 +
134 += 4.3.11 - 25.08.2026 =
135 +* Fixed: Some Design settings were not being applied to the password form.
136 +
137 += 4.3.10 - 21.08.2026 =
138 +* Fixed: Various password validation and unlock reliability improvements.
139 +
140 += 4.3.9 - 13.08.2026 =
141 +* Fixed: Security issue (thanks to WPScan).
142 +* Fixed: Block editor freezing when selecting a block built with page builders like Spectra.
143 +* Changed: Hid noisy Freemius notices (opt-in reminder, premium activation, plan upgrade messages).
144 +* Changed: Updated Freemius SDK to 2.13.4.
145 +
146 += 4.3.8 - 03.08.2026 =
147 +* Fixed: Security issue.
148 +* Fixed: Block editor freezing on pages built with Elementor.
149 +* Changed: Improved Protected Content block toolbar performance on pages with many blocks.
150 +
151 += 4.3.7 - 27.07.2026 =
152 +* Fixed: Security issue (thanks to Pierre Rudloff).
153 +
154 += 4.3.6 - 23.07.2026 =
155 +* Added: "Show Password" label is now customizable from the General settings tab.
156 +* Fixed: Per-page form text being used even when "Overwrite Defaults" is disabled.
157 +* Fixed: Instruction text showing as garbled characters when using the Protected Area block.
158 +* Fixed: Security issues (thanks to Revanth Hari Narayana Matte).
159 +
160 += 4.3.5 - 02.06.2026 =
161 +* Fixed: hCaptcha cookie not being recognized on subsequent page loads.
162 +* Fixed: Unlock links with special characters in instructions could cause encoding errors.
163 +* Fixed: Pass parameter being lost during global protection redirect.
164 +
165 += 4.3.4 - 08.05.2026 =
166 +* Fixed: Replaced non-functional license activation button on free version with installation guide for Passster PRO.
167 +* Fixed: Category lock not showing password form on regular post category archive pages.
168 +
169 += 4.3.3 - 03.04.2026 =
170 +* Changed: Enhance PS_Rest_Handler to allow public access to additional Passster endpoints for guest users.
171 +
172 += 4.3.2 - 30.03.2026 =
173 +* Fixed: Category lock for WooCommerce products and categories.
174 +* Changed: Page refresh on unlock is now on by default. Inline unlock can be enabled via Advanced → Unlock Behaviour.
175 +
176 += 4.3.1 - 20.03.2026 =
177 +* Fixed: Password label should not be visible, it's there for accessibility reasons.
178 +* Fixed: Password label is now translatable.
179 +* Fixed: Missing loading animation.
180 +
181 += 4.3.0 - 20.03.2026 =
182 +* Changed: Refactor settings display and added statistics page.
183 +* Added: Category lock.
184 +* Added: Passter Protected Area Gutenberg wrapper block.
185 +
186 += 4.2.29 - 12.02.2026 =
187 +* Fixed: Password validation and unlock link generation failing when the password contains the % character.
188 +
189 += 4.2.28 - 02.02.2026 =
190 +* Fixed: Nonce validation failing for logged-in users when fetched via REST endpoint.
191 +
192 += 4.2.27 - 27.01.2026 =
193 +* Fixed: Prevent nonce from being cached.
194 +* Fixed: Page protect children option.
195 +
196 += 4.2.26 - 16.01.2026 =
197 +* Fixed: Security update
198 +
199 += 4.2.25 - 14.01.2026 =
200 +* Fixed: Passster protected events do not show up in The Events Callendar REST requests.
201 +* Changed: Prevent nonce from being cached.
202 +* Fixed: Security update
203 +
204 += 4.2.24 - 12.01.2026 =
205 +* Fixed: Vulnerability in passster shortcode.
206 +* Fixed: Fix allowing hashed in unlocking page url.
207 +
208 += 4.2.23 - 08.01.2026 =
209 +* Fixed: Bug preventing password validation.
210 +
211 += 4.2.22 - 05.01.2026 =
212 +* Fixed: Vulnerability in passster shortcode.
213 +
214 += 4.2.21 - 18.12.2025 =
215 +* Fixed: Vulnerability in passster shortcode.
216 +
217 += 4.2.20 - 22.10.2025 =
218 +* Fixed: Security update
219 +
220 += 4.2.19 - 02.10.2025 =
221 +* Fixed: Vulnerability in passster shortcode.
222 +
223 += 4.2.18 - 15.09.2025 =
224 +* Added: null alt attribute to ps-loader image for better accessibility compliance.
225 +* Changed: Made password form input IDs unique per protected area to prevent duplicate IDs when using multiple forms on the same page.
226 +
227 += 4.2.17 - 22.07.2025 =
228 +* Fixed: Users with allowed roles can now access other pages when global restriction is active and the password page is excluded for them.
229 +
230 += 4.2.16 - 09.07.2025 =
231 +* Changed: Allow HTML & shortcodes in instructions.
232 +
233 += 4.2.15 - 17.03.2025 =
234 +* Added: Support for Turnstile captcha.
235 +
236 += 4.2.14 - 25.02.2025 =
237 +* Fixed: Unlock link was not working properly.
238 +
239 += 4.2.13 - 03.02.2025 =
240 +* Fixed: Global protection page was not being protected even if "Activate Protection" was on.
241 +
242 += 4.2.12 - 20.12.2024 =
243 +* Changed: Security update - Updated Freemius SDK
244 +
245 += 4.2.10 - 11.12.2024 =
246 +* Changed: Updated upsells information
247 +
248 += 4.2.9 - 10.12.2024 =
249 +* Added: Settings upsells
250 +
251 += 4.2.8 - 06.12.2024 =
252 +* Changed: Readme update
253 +
254 += 4.2.7 =
255 +
256 +* WP 6.7 compatibility
257 +* dependency updates
258 +* PHP 8.3 compatibility
259 +* make headline removable via design settings
260 +* default tag for headlines is now <span> for SEO purposes
261 +* fixed expiration with cookie usage (pro-only)
262 +
263 += 4.2.6.6 =
264 +
265 +* WP 6.6 compatiblity
266 +* latest dependencies for the block editor
267 +* fixed missing default value breaking design settings
268 +* latest Freemius SDK upgrade
269 +
270 += 4.2.6.5 =
271 +
272 +* improved expiration for passwords with unlock links
273 +* fixed escaping for redirect parameter
274 +* several security improvements
275 +* updated to 6.5 compatibility
276 +
277 += 4.2.6.4 =
278 +
279 +* exclude pagebuilders from rest restriction (frontend editing)
280 +
281 += 4.2.6.3 =
282 +
283 +* fixed components for WP 6.4.3 release (margin/radius)
284 +* restrict Rest API access with global protection
285 +
286 += 4.2.6.2 =
287 +
288 +* added exception for sanitized array setting (exclude pages)
289 +
290 += 4.2.6.1 =
291 +
292 +* added hook to combine generated password with order
293 +* improved sanitization on importer
294 +* added russian + ukrainian translation
295 +* SDK upgrade
296 +
297 += 4.2.6 =
298 +
299 +* WordPress 6.4 compatibility
300 +
301 += 4.2.5 =
302 +
303 +* WooCommerce email trigger after status complete
304 +* added filter for generated password
305 +* protected page optional for WooCommerce integration
306 +* improved admin UI contrasts
307 +* restructured design settings
308 +
309 += 4.2.4 =
310 +
311 +* WP 6.3 compatibility
312 +
313 += 4.2.3 =
314 +
315 +* some Freemius integration improvements
316 +
317 += 4.2.2 =
318 +
319 +* improved logout button markup
320 +* added action after validating password list hash
321 +* Freemius SDK update to 2.5.10
322 +
323 += 4.2.1 =
324 +
325 +* improved admin UI with permanent sidebar
326 +* improved value handling for margin/padding to avoid PHP notices
327 +* added filter to validate payment before sending e-mail (pro-only)
328 +
329 += 4.2 =
330 +
331 +* selling and generating passwords with WooCommerce (pro-only)
332 +* assign and manage multiple passwords lists (pro-only)
333 +* hotfix editing areas with Oxygen Builder
334 +* helper methods to automatically generate and add passwords to lists
335 +* statistics for password usage + custom database table
336 +* expiration statistics for passsword lists
337 +* fixed area shortcode inspector controls
338 +* GPDR friendly tracking implementation
339 +
340 += 4.1.4 =
341 +
342 +* reverted hcaptcha integration
343 +* updated admin links to new URL structure
344 +* fixed expiration settings with new encryption
345 +* fixed PHP notice if reCaptcha doesn't return a response
346 +
347 += 4.1.3.1 =
348 +
349 +* v4 API integration for Bit.ly
350 +
351 += 4.1.3 =
352 +
353 +* fixed conditional for unlock links
354 +* support for additional URL parameters in cache friendly URLs
355 +* prevent multiple renders in quick edit
356 +* hcaptcha with checkbox
357 +* removed default margin from CSS
358 +* copy shortcode with fallback for Block Editor
359 +* removed deprecated compatibility method
360 +
361 += 4.1.2 =
362 +
363 +* fallback solution to get post id in classic editor
364 +* fixed saving meta data in classic editor
365 +* compatibility with disable gutenberg plugin
366 +
367 += 4.1.1 =
368 +
369 +* fixed regex pattern in deprecated shortcode
370 +* removed regex pattern for captcha as the feature no longer exists
371 +
372 += 4.1 =
373 +
374 +* protect child pages
375 +* quick edit and bulk edit pages/posts for protection (pro-only)
376 +* hCaptcha protection (pro-only)
377 +* preventing PHP notices with concurrent usage and recaptcha
378 +* better dynamics for admin column + less intrusive styling
379 +
380 += 4.0.1 =
381 +
382 +* fixed reCAPTCHA selection not saving in admin
383 +* improved fallback margin/padding for protection block
384 +* improved description of the unlock mode to make it easier to understand
385 +
386 += 4.0 =
387 +
388 +* entirely new admin UI rewritten with React
389 +* custom block to select areas
390 +* ability to generate passwords
391 +* improved global protection UI
392 +* ability to exlude pages from global protection
393 +* on-the-fly unlock link generation
394 +
395 += 3.5.5.7 =
396 +
397 +* modified Freemius prefix to prevent compatibility errors with Post SMTP plugin
398 +
399 += 3.5.5.6 =
400 +
401 +* fixed Elementor integration with areas.
402 +
403 += 3.5.5.5.2 =
404 +
405 +* improved fallback solution to convert base64 to hmac
406 +* changed validation priority: cookies - links - post data for quicker validation
407 +
408 += 3.5.5.5.1 =
409 +
410 +* integrated converter to automatically convert old link encryption to new hashed encryption
411 +* fixed missing hash_nonce value in wp_localize_scripts
412 +
413 += 3.5.5.5 =
414 +
415 +* dynamic version number for cache busting after update
416 +* new encryption for encrypted links
417 +* cleared up upgrade/activation code
418 +* includes + load_textdomain in plugins_loaded
419 +* fixed task priority with global protection and redirect
420 +* fixed ReCaptcha v2 validation and content return statement
421 +* better default settings
422 +
423 +
424 += 3.5.5.4 =
425 +
426 +* improved hmac validation with cookies
427 +* fixed reload in combination with global page protection
428 +* introduced a unique secret key per installation
429 +* reverted Rest API implementation and used Ajax instead
430 +
431 += 3.5.5.3.1 =
432 +
433 +* fix for captcha/recaptcha validation with hew hmac encryption
434 +
435 += 3.5.5.3 =
436 +
437 +* fixed escaping area id in shortcode
438 +* implemented concurrent logins feature
439 +* encryption for cookies with unique secret key (hmac)
440 +* dedicated ajax class to handle validation
441 +* Rest API implementation for password encryption
442 +* general code cleanup (better performance + improved doc blocks)
443 +* consistent singletone pattern for all classes
444 +* better check for areas and full page protection (improved security)
445 +* latest freemius SDK
446 +* improved cookie-js implementation with sameSite attributes
447 +* fixed logo font rendering
448 +
449 += 3.5.5.2 =
450 +
451 +* filter to disable base64 encryption for cookies and links
452 +* Freemius SDK update
453 +* jQuery migrate fix for captcha
454 +* improved escaping of shortcode attributes (area and password lists)
455 +
456 += 3.5.5.1 =
457 +
458 +* better permission check settings page
459 +* better permission check metaboxes
460 +* improved german translation
461 +* added redirect parameter and settings
462 +* updated cookie js for better compatibility
463 +* added support for WooCommerce products and shop pages
464 +* filter to allow spaces in passwords
465 +* fixed version number
466 +
467 += 3.5.4 =
468 +
469 +* fixed notice for checking areas
470 +* updated dependencies
471 +* fixed security issue in is_valid()
472 +* fixed validation with reload option
473 +
474 += 3.5.3 =
475 +
476 +* security patch
477 +* better error handling with fade and clear input
478 +* better area restriction
479 +* better performance for password checkups
480 +* removed rych hash dependency
481 +* improved WooCommerce product restriction
482 +* Gutenberg Support for areas
483 +* fixed notice for bitly check
484 +* fixed notice for recaptcha validation
485 +
486 += 3.5.2 =
487 +
488 +* fix for shortcode validation capabilities
489 +* improved validation for global protection
490 +
491 += 3.5.1 =
492 +* bugfix for link protection
493 +* pagebuilder editing support for areas
494 +* fixed show password function
495 +* is_valid() for areas
496 +* dynamic {post-id} parameter for shortcodes in AJAX
497 +* hide parameter for areas
498 +* check form values before AJAX submit (required attributes for example)
499 +
500 += 3.5 =
501 +
502 +* introduced protected areas
503 +* shortcode configurator in areas
504 +* bugfix: spaces in password lists
505 +* PHP 8 support improvements
506 +* removed auto-updater for options
507 +* automatically add metaboxes to all registered (public) post types
508 +* removed wp_auto_p() for Oxygen Builder support
509 +* removed deprecated Pagebuilder modules (handled with areas now)
510 +* min value for Cookie set to 1 and no negativ values possible
511 +* improved widget support with areas
512 +* performance optimization for large password lists
513 +
514 +
515 += 3.4.2 =
516 +
517 +* lighter freemius integration
518 +* admin UI improvements
519 +* direct links for documentation and support in admin header
520 +
521 += 3.4.1 =
522 +
523 +* added expire by usage and time for password lists (pro only)
524 +* added global password protection
525 +* base64 encryption for cookies
526 +* bugfix for bitly URL toggle (pro only)
527 +* improved uninstall with latest options
528 +* auto activate reload option if pagebuilder is activated
529 +
530 += 3.4 =
531 +
532 +* added support to unlock widgets via ajax
533 +* added support to unlock acf fields via ajax
534 +* added shortcode params to page protection (pro only)
535 +* added user restriction to page protection (pro only)
536 +* fixed one-time usage for password lists without ajax (pro only)
537 +* added option to redirect to source URL after link unlock (pro only)
538 +
539 += 3.3.9 =
540 +* latest freemius SDK
541 +* fixed ID parameter for multiple forms per page
542 +* custom headline, ID parameter for Recaptcha v2/v3
543 +* better enqueue for ReCaptcha v2
544 +
545 += 3.3.8 =
546 +* removed old cache busting prevent 404 errors for files
547 +* wp_enqueue_script for ReCaptcha preventing cache issues
548 +* introduced ajax loader to indicate verification
549 +* fixed metabox showing wrong selected password list
550 +* improved admin wording for more clarification
551 +* updated german translation files
552 +
553 += 3.3.7 =
554 +
555 +* WordPress 5.5 compatibility
556 +* Elementor with Ajax mode compatibility
557 +* added WPML config file
558 +* update german translation
559 +* prevent fatal error if ps_run_plugin() is already declared
560 +* number field instead of text for cookie duration
561 +* ReCaptcha without async defer (handled via Caching plugins)
562 +* fixed PHP notice for bitly integration
563 +
564 += 3.3.6 =
565 +* cache-busting for no-ajax mode and cookies
566 +* fixed double docs link
567 +* support option for third-party-shortcodes with pre-render
568 +* removed auto-space from password lists
569 +* new link encryption solution with metabox and bitly
570 +* hide parameter for WPBakery integration
571 +* updated and fixed german translation
572 +
573 += 3.3.5 =
574 +* performance improvements for password lists
575 +* support for Google ReCaptcha v2 with selection
576 +* more efficient ajax handling for different unlock methods.
577 +* auto-update cookie settings if no ajax mode is used.
578 +
579 += 3.3.4.1 =
580 +* more robust regex for various shortcode implementations
581 +* added action to track unlocks with Google Analytics and other tracking solutions
582 +
583 += 3.3.4 =
584 +* fixed additional params to overwrite texts in the shortcode
585 +* fixed empty content while using additional parameters
586 +* added tablepress support for ajax
587 +* implemented old recaptcha parameters for backwards compatibility
588 +
589 += 3.3.3 =
590 +* better compatibility mode with cache busting
591 +* better ReCaptcha integration with ajax and with cookies
592 +* compatibility: full page protection with divi builder
593 +* more reliable way to get valid response via ajax
594 +* mobile-friendly cache-busting after authentication
595 +
596 += 3.3.2 =
597 +* added compatibility mode for forcing reload
598 +* compatibility fix Elementor full page protection
599 +* compatibility fix WpBakery Pagebuilder full page protection
600 +* re-added error message in Customizer
601 +* improved german translation
602 +
603 +* fixed captcha loading while not in use
604 +* fixed wrong redirection after activation
605 +* fixed wrong object call for elementor users.
606 +
607 += 3.3.1 =
608 +* fixed captcha loading while not in use
609 +* fixed wrong redirection after activation
610 +* fixed wrong object call for elementor users.
611 +
612 += 3.3 =
613 +* major release
614 +* new admin UI and simplfied settings
615 +* password protection for pages, posts and products
616 +* new captcha solution with canvas objects
617 +* new Google ReCaptcha v3 integration
618 +* removed requirements for PHP sessions for better compatibility
619 +* removed old Google API vendor for better compatibility
620 +* refactored the entire shortcode and submit solution
621 +* ajax-based submit and validation - no page reload required anymore
622 +* fixed cookie solution for captcha, ReCaptcha
623 +* easier template function is_valid() for complete checks of all parameters
624 +* fixed shortcode parameters for headline and id
625 +* better uninstall cleanup
626 +* intrated metabox for setting Passster settings for complete pages
627 +
628 +
629 += 3.2.6.1 =
630 +* cookie for passwords conditional function fixed
631 +* introduced API parameter to elementor and beaver builder
632 +* fixed notice if api not available in helper methods
633 +
634 += 3.2.6 =
635 +* WPBakery Page Builder row protection with correct default values
636 +* new helper class for cookies
637 +* api parameter possibility to add external apis
638 +
639 += 3.2.5 =
640 +* Another VC protection row fix..
641 +* compatibility WPBakery 6.0.5
642 +
643 += 3.2.4 =
644 +* VC row protection fix
645 +* new partly parameter
646 +* cookie set fix and conditional function to check for
647 +* new type hint solution (better jQuery compatibility)
648 +* is_cookie_valid check for all password related protection types
649 +* admin css fixes with prefix
650 +
651 +
652 += 3.2.3 =
653 +* Password Lists fix for all page builder
654 +* prevent autoload error if free and premium version installed
655 +* customizer as default values for page builder options
656 +* placeholder now configurable in the customizer
657 +
658 += 3.2.2 =
659 +* fixed captcha notice
660 +* fixed rows shortcode for WPBakery Pagebuilder
661 +* more efficient notice handling in admin area
662 +
663 += 3.2.1 =
664 +* adding the "hide" parameter to hide forms if set and multiple forms used
665 +* compatibility AAM plugin fix for multiple user roles
666 +* captcha is now a free addon - lower php version needed for basic password usage
667 +* check_atts method now working correctly
668 +* WPBakery Pagebuilder addon fix (free)
669 +* WPBakery Pagebuilder addon protect rows (only pro)
670 +* add message for captcha usage
671 +* new (and working) solution for show passwords before submitting
672 +
673 += 3.2.0.6 =
674 +* new AMP support with cookies
675 +* Fixed delete error notice for passster_lists function not exists
676 +* introduced new helper function for AMP set_amp_headers()
677 +* drop db table for sessions if full uninstall option set
678 +* customizer option to show password while typing
679 +
680 += 3.2.0.5 =
681 +* fixed amp notice
682 +* fixed backend_admin_notice error
683 +* fixed customizer for themify ultra theme
684 +
685 += 3.2.0.4 =
686 +* PS_List collision fix
687 +
688 += 3.2.0.3 =
689 +* autoload backupwp collision fix
690 +
691 += 3.2.0.2 =
692 +* SVN fix for missing files
693 +* cookies for conditional functions
694 +
695 += 3.2.0.1 =
696 +* pagebuilder path fix
697 +* admin amp option fix
698 +
699 += 3.2 =
700 +* security patch freemius
701 +* add cookie option for multiple passwords
702 +* add pagebuilder addons in free version
703 +* fix php notices for php 7 support
704 +* remove OptionsHandler class for support older php versions
705 +* add password lists (admin + shortcode)
706 +* update translation files
707 +* added AMP support for all protection types
708 +* improve default values after Installation
709 +
710 += 3.1.9.1 =
711 +* Fix PHP 5.6 upgrader problems
712 +* Moved autoloader up so database upgrade is handeled correctly
713 +
714 +
715 += 3.1.9 =
716 +* PHP 5.6 compatibility
717 +* function naming fixes
718 +* optimize session handler class
719 +
720 += 3.1.8 =
721 +* introduce conditional functions for template usage
722 +* completely remove the autofocus
723 +* fixes save settings for user_toggle option
724 +* updates the session handling for captcha to PHP 7.2 compatibility
725 +* prevents autofill for safari, chrome and webkit supported browsers
726 +
727 += 3.1.7 =
728 +* includes fixes for beaver builder module support
729 +
730 += 3.1.6 =
731 +* Support Release
732 +* Fixed multiple passwords runtime
733 +* add customizer notice on Installation
734 +* improved german translation
735 +* add an seprate atts function for more readable code
736 +* add new users addon
737 +*
738 +
739 += 3.1.5 =
740 +* Support Release
741 +* Add auth parameter for multiple shortcodes per page
742 +* Fixed <span> for error messages
743 +* Fixed wp_enqueue_styles for windows servers
744 +* Fixed php notice for captcha options
745 +
746 += 3.1.4 =
747 +* Support Release
748 +* fixed problems with WP Sessions table and Database Handler
749 +* fixed License Activation
750 +* Add option for autofocus
751 +* fixed helper for addon activation
752 +
753 += 3.1.3 =
754 +* Support Release
755 +* Major improvements for captcha
756 +* set width and height for captcha
757 +* integrate wp-sessions-manager for session handling via database
758 +* adding page builder support for elementor, WPBakery Pagebuilder and beaver builder (pro only)
759 +* fix one pager bug with passster forms
760 +
761 += 3.1.2 =
762 +* Support Release
763 +* Add placeholder and button label per shortcode
764 +* Fix option set issues for captcha
765 +* get rid of HTTP API and all external calls and replace with object cache
766 +
767 += 3.1.1 =
768 +* Support Release
769 +* Fixing PHP notice for addons
770 +* replace_file_get_contents() with WP HTTP API
771 +
772 += 3.1 =
773 +* new admin ui
774 +* captcha is back!
775 +* cache-compatible cookie solution
776 +* design modifications via customizer
777 +* cross-browser-compatible forms
778 +* shortcode generator
779 +* password generation with newset bcrypt standards
780 +* password generator
781 +* fix several bugs like instructions text, translations, php errors
782 +
783 += 3.0 =
784 +* under new development
785 +* compatibilty with WordPress 4.9+
786 +* clean up and restructure whole plugin
787 +* remove deprecated solutions for ajax and captcha
788 +* removed date based selection of cookie expires
789 +
790 += 2.11 =
791 +* Setting "Password Field Placeholder" now accessible through "Settings -> Passster -> Password/CAPTCHA Field"
792 +
793 += 2.10 =
794 +* Form and CAPTCHA instructions moved to outside the form.
795 +* `content_protector_unlocked_content` filter bug in AJAX mode fixed.
796 +* CSS for `div.content-protector-form-instructions` fixed.
797 +* New Setting "CAPTCHA Case Insensitive" - to allow users to enter CAPTCHAs w/o case-sensitivity.
798 +* New action `content_protector_ajax_support` - for loading any extra files needed to support your protected content in AJAX mode.
799 +
800 += 2.9.0.1 =
801 +* Fixed bug crashing `content_protector_unlocked_content` filter.
802 +* Full AJAX support for `[caption]` built-in shortcode.
803 +
804 += 2.9 =
805 +* Full AJAX support for `[embed]`, `[audio]`, and `[video]` built-in shortcodes.
806 +* Added full support for `[playlist]` and `[gallery]` built-in shortcodes.
807 +* Fixed Encrypted Passwords Storage setting message bug.
808 +* `content_protector_content` filter now called `content_protector_unlocked_content`.
809 +* `content_protector_unlocked_content` filter can now be customized from the Settings -> General tab.
810 +* `the_content` filter now applied to form and CAPTCHA instructions.
811 +
812 += 2.8 =
813 +* Partial AJAX support for `[embed]`, `[audio]`, and `[video]` built-in shortcodes. (experimental)
814 +* Fixed AJAX error from code refactoring
815 +
816 += 2.7 =
817 +* Displaying Form CSS on unlocked content is now a user option (on the Form CSS tab).
818 +* When saving settings, the Settings page will now remember which tab you were on and load it automatically,
819 +* Fixed potential cookie expiry bug for sessions meant to last until the browser closes (expiry time set explicitly to '0').
820 +* Improved error checking for conflicting settings.
821 +* Some code refactoring.
822 +
823 += 2.6.2 =
824 +* Fixed output buffering bug for access form introduced in 2.6.1.
825 +
826 += 2.6.1 =
827 +* Fixed AJAX security nonce bugs.
828 +
829 += 2.6 =
830 +* jQuery UI theme updated to 1.11.4
831 +
832 += 2.5.0.1 =
833 +* New setting to manage encrypted passwords transient storage.
834 +* New settings for Password/CAPTCHA Fields character lengths.
835 +* Improved option initialization and cleanup routines.
836 +* `content-protector-ajax.js` now loads in the footer.
837 +* WPML/Polylang compatibility (beta).
838 +* New partial translation into Serbian (Latin); thanks to Andrijana Nikolic from WebHostingGeeks (Novi parcijalni prevod na Srpski ( latinski ); Hvala Andrijana Nikolic iz WebHostingGeeks)
839 +
840 += 2.5 =
841 +* Skipped
842 +
843 += 2.4 =
844 +* Skipped
845 +
846 += 2.3 =
847 +* Settings admin page now limited to users with `manage_options` permission (i.e., admin users only).
848 +* Fixed bug where when using AJAX and CAPTCHA together, CAPTCHA image didn't reload on incorrect password.
849 +* New settings: use either a text or password field for entering passwords/CAPTCHAs, and set placeholder text for those fields.
850 +* Added `autocomplete="off"` to the access form.
851 +* Streamlined i18n for date/time pickers (Use values available in Wordpress settings and `$wp_locale` when available, combined *-i18n.js files into one).
852 +
853 += 2.2.1 =
854 +* Fixed AJAX bug where shortcode couldn't be found if already enclosed in another shortcode.
855 +* Clarified error message if AJAX method cannot find shortcode.
856 +* Changed calls from `die()` to `wp_die()`.
857 +
858 += 2.2 =
859 +* Removed `content-protector-admin-tinymce.js` (No need anymore; required JS variables now hooked directly into editor). Fixes incompatibility with OptimizePress.
860 +
861 += 2.1.1 =
862 +* Added custom filter `content_protector_content` to emulate `apply_filter( 'the_content', ... )` functionality for form and CAPTCHA instructions.
863 +
864 += 2.1 =
865 +* Rich text editors for form and CAPTCHA instructions.
866 +* NEW Template/Conditional Tag: `content_protector_is_logged_in()` (See Usage for details).
867 +* Performance improvements via Transients API.
868 +
869 += 2.0 =
870 +* New CAPTCHA feature! Check out the CAPTCHA tab on Settings -> Content Protector for details.
871 +* Improved i18n.
872 +* Various minor bug fixes.
873 +
874 += 1.4.1 =
875 +* Dashicons support for WP 3.8 + added. Support for old-style icons in Admin/TinyMCE is deprecated.
876 +* Unified dashicons among all of my plugins.
877 +
878 += 1.4 =
879 +* Added "Display Success Message" option.
880 +
881 += 1.3 =
882 +* Added "Shared Authorization" feature.
883 +* Renamed "Password Settings" to "General Settings".
884 +
885 += 1.2.2 =
886 +* Added support for Contact Form 7 when using AJAX.
887 +
888 += 1.2.1 =
889 +* Fixed label repetition on "Cookie expires after" drop-down menu.
890 +
891 += 1.2 =
892 +* Various CSS settings now controllable from the admin panel.
893 +* Palettes on Settings color controls are now loaded from colors read from the active Theme's stylesheet. This
894 +should help in choosing colors that fit in with the active Theme.
895 +* Spinner image now preloaded.
896 +* Some language strings changed.
897 +
898 += 1.1 =
899 +* AJAX loading message now customizable.
900 +
901 += 1.0.1 =
902 +* Added required images for jQuery UI theme.
903 +* Fixed some i18n strings.
904 +
905 += 1.0 =
906 +* Initial release.
907 +
908 +== Upgrade Notice ==
909 += 2.8 =
910 +New features and bug fixes. Please upgrade.
911 +
912 += 2.6.1 =
913 +New bug fixes. Please upgrade.
914 +
915 += 2.3 =
916 +New features and bug fixes. Please upgrade.
917 +
918 += 2.1.1 =
919 +Added custom filter `content_protector_content` to emulate `apply_filter( 'the_content', ... )` functionality for form and CAPTCHA instructions. Please upgrade.
920 +
921 += 2.1 =
922 +New features. Please upgrade.
923 +
924 += 2.0 =
925 +New features and bug fixes. Please upgrade.
926 +
927 += 1.2.1 =
928 +Fixed label repetition on "Cookie expires after" drop-down menu. Please upgrade.
929 +
930 += 1.0.1 =
931 +Added required images for JQuery UI theme and fixed some i18n strings.
932 +
933 += 1.0 =
934 +Initial release.
935 +
936 +== Upgrade Notice ==
937 +
938 += 4.2.13 =
939 +This resolved an issue with the "Activate Protection" option set for the Global protection page.