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1 === User Profile Builder - Beautiful User Registration Forms, User Profiles & User Role Editor ===
2 Contributors: cozmoslabs, sareiodata, adispiac, madalin.ungureanu, iova.mihai, barinagabriel
3 Donate link: https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-profile-builder/
4 Tags: user registration, user profile, registration, profile, user registration form
5 Requires at least: 3.1
6 Tested up to: 7.0
7 Requires PHP: 7.4
8 Stable tag: 3.16.0
9 License: GPLv2 or later
10 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
11
12 Powerful user profile plugin to create front-end user registration forms, login & user profile forms. Includes user role editor & content restriction.
13
14 == Description ==
15
16 **[Profile Builder](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) is the all in one user profile and user registration plugin for WordPress.**
17
18 Elegant and reliable user registration and [user profile plugin](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/best-wordpress-user-profile-plugins-compared/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) for creating front-end user registration, login and edit profile forms with custom fields.
19
20 It also lets you **restrict content** based on user role or logged in status and manage user roles and capabilities using the built in **Role Editor**.
21
22 Elevate your user experience and boost sign-ups with beautiful GDPR-compliant registration and login forms, customized user profiles, and all the user management tools you need in one robust solution.
23
24 [Free Demo](https://pb-demo.cozmoslabs.com/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree#topmenu) | [Compare Free vs Pro](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) | [Documentation](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/docs/profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
25
26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZQaS5bk7zY&start=0&autoplay=1
27
28 == Professionally Designed Login and Registration Forms ==
29
30 Personalize your website by incorporating front-end user login and user registration forms, providing users with a convenient way of signing up or accessing their profiles.
31 This is ideal for:
32 * [Online Communities](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/best-wordpress-community-plugins/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) & Associations
33 * Online Courses
34 * News and Resource Websites
35
36 == Modern and Elegant User Profiles, Listings, and Directories ==
37
38 From creating user profiles and a member directory to listing job offers or your community services, Profile Builder gives you the tools you need to monitor your users, control how and where they log in, as well as implement security measures to protect all those involved. This is ideal for:
39 * [Business Directory](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-business-directory-plugin/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
40 * [Member Directory](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-user-listing-2/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree/)
41 * Job Boards
42 * Consultancy Services
43
44 == Lock Your WooCommerce Shop and Content for Members Only ==
45
46 Take control of user access throughout your website, define users’ viewing permissions, and regulate their ability to purchase your products. You can do this based on user role or logged-in status, and you can also manage user roles and capabilities using the built-in role editor. This is ideal for:
47 * Private Websites
48 * [Private Content](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-password-protect-post-content/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
49 * [Private WooCommerce Stores](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/woocommerce-private-store/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
50 * Members-Only WooCommerce Stores
51
52
53 == How to Add User Registration, Login, User Profile and Password Recovery Forms ==
54 You can use the following shortcode list or available plugin blocks to quickly display the user forms on your website:
55
56 * **[wppb-register]** - to register users via a front-end register form that you can customize with .
57 * **[wppb-edit-profile]** - to grant users front-end access to their user profile (requires user to be logged in).
58 * **[wppb-login]** - to add a front-end login form.
59 * **[wppb-logout]** - to add logout functionality.
60 * **[wppb-recover-password]** - to add a password recovery form.
61 * **[wppb-restrict]** Content to restrict **[/wppb-restrict]** - to restrict content of any type
62
63 == Profile Builder Features ==
64
65 * drag & drop to reorder user profile fields
66 * add Avatar Upload field for users to manage their avatar on your website
67 * enable **Email Confirmation** (on registration users will receive a notification to [confirm their email address](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-email-confirmation/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree))
68 * Email Customizer - Personalize all emails sent to your users or admins; customize default WordPress registration email
69 * choose between login with **only Username, Email** or **both**
70 * enforce [WordPress password requirements](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-minimum-password-length-strength/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) by setting up a **minimum password length** and **minimum password strength** (using the default WordPress password strength meter)
71 * assign users a specific role at registration (using **[wppb-register role="desired_role"]** shortcode argument for the register form)
72 * [redirect users](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/redirect-users-after-login-registration-wordpress/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) after login, register and edit-profile using redirect_url shortcode argument ( e.g **[wppb-login redirect_url="www.example.com"]** )
73 * add register and lost password links below the login form (using **[wppb-login register_url="www.example.com" lostpassword_url="www.example.com"]** shortcode arguments)
74 * customizable user login widget
75 * add a custom stylesheet/inherit values from the current theme or use the default one built into this plugin
76 * **Admin Bar Settings**: choose which user roles view the admin bar in the front-end
77 * extended functionality available via [Add-ons](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/profile-builder-add-ons/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
78 * **Roles Editor**: add, edit, remove or clone [user roles](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/how-to-create-custom-wordpress-user-roles-with-profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) and capabilities
79 * [reCAPTCHA support](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/adding-recaptcha-wordpress-register-login-lost-password-forms-profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) for Profile Builder and Wordpress default forms
80 * **User Role Select** field on register and edit profile forms
81 * **Content Restriction**: [restrict content](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/restrict-content-user-role-profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) based on current users role or logged in status
82 * Restrict WooCommerce shop page and products
83 * Restrict Gutenberg blocks
84 * Invisible reCAPTCHA support for both Profile Builder forms as well as default WordPress forms
85 * **Private Website**: setup a [WordPress private site](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-private-site/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) that is visible only to members or logged in users
86 * **GDPR**: collect users consent about the data you collect about them under the new [GDPR law](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/docs/profile-builder/how-to-make-profile-builder-forms-gdpr-compliant/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) requirements
87 * **Form Designs**: enable beautiful designs for your forms fully customizable by you
88
89 **PROFILE BUILDER PRO**
90
91 The [Pro version](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree#pricing) has the following extra features:
92
93 * Create Extra User Fields (Hidden Input, Agree to Terms Checkbox WYSIWYG, Upload fields, International Telephone Input, User Role Select, Country Select, Timezone Select Upload, Map, HTML, Phone, Datepicker, Timepicker, Colorpicker, Custom Validation field, Currency Select, CPT Select, Taxonomy Select)
94 * Support for Conditional Fields
95 * Use AJAX for form processing
96 * Front-end User Listing (create fully customizable member directories, sorting included)
97 * Create Multiple User Listings
98 * [Custom Redirects](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/custom-redirects/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
99 * Multiple Registration Forms (set up [multiple registration forms](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/multiple-registration-forms/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) with different profile fields for certain user roles)
100 * [Multiple Edit Profile Forms](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/multiple-edit-profile-forms/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
101 * [Repeater Fields](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/repeater-fields/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - add repeater fields or groups of fields to your user profile
102 * Admin Approval ([approve new users from dashboard or via email](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/approve-users-from-admin-email-using-profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree))
103 * Create a [Map of Users Locations](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-users-map-wordpress/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
104 * Add progress bars to your Edit Profile and Registration forms
105 * 17 Premium Add-ons (e.g. custom redirects, user listing, multiple registration forms etc.)
106 * Access to Premium Support and Documentation
107 * 1 Year of Plugin Updates, New Features and Priority Support
108
109 [Find out more about Profile Builder PRO](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
110
111
112 = Add-ons =
113
114 For more functionality check out [Profile Builder Add-ons page](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/profile-builder-add-ons/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
115
116 **Free Add-ons**
117
118 * [GDPR Communication Preferences](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/gdpr-communication-preferences/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - allows your users to give consent on the communication preferences
119 * [Custom Login Page Templates](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/custom-login-page-templates/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - customize the default WordPress login page with your own design.
120 * [Client Portal](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/client-portal/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - create private pages for your website users that only an administrator can edit.
121 * [Custom CSS Classes on Fields](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/custom-css-classes-fields/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - add custom CSS classes for fields
122 * [Import and Export](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/import-export/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - allows you to import and export all Profile Builder Settings data
123 * [Passwordless Login](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/passwordless-login/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - allow your users to login without a password
124 * [Maximum Character Length](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/maximum-character-length/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - set a maximum character length for custom input or textarea fields
125 * [Labels Edit](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/labels-edit/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - easily edit all Profile Builder labels
126
127 **Premium Add-ons**
128
129 * [Form Fields in Columns](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/form-fields-in-columns/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - create beautiful and responsive custom form layouts by placing different fields on the same row
130 * [WooCommerce Sync](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/woocommerce-sync/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - integrates Profile Builder with [WooCommerce](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/33671-manage-woocommerce-customer-fields-profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree), allowing you to manage Shipping and Billing fields from WooCommerce with PB and [more](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/113343-add-conditional-logic-fields-woocommerce-checkout-page/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
131 * [Social Connect](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/social-connect/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - enable social login on your website, users can login with Facebook, Google, Twitter(X) or LinkedIn.
132 * [Multi-Step Forms](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/multi-step-forms/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - allow users to build multi-step forms for Registration and Edit Profile forms.
133 * [Custom Profile Menus](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/custom-profile-menus/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - add custom menu items like Login/Logout or just Logout button and Login/Register/Edit Profile in iFrame Popup
134 * [Field Visibility](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/field-visibility/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - select which user profile fields are visible in the frontend
135 * [MailChimp](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/mailchimp/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - allow users to subscribe to your Mailchimp lists directly from the Register or Edit Profile forms
136 * [Campaign Monitor](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/campaign-monitor/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - allow users to subscribe to your Campaign Monitor lists directly from the Register or Edit Profile forms
137 * [MailPoet](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/mailpoet/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - allow users to subscribe to your MailPoet lists directly from the Register and Edit Profile forms
138 * [bbPress](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/bbpress/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - allows you to integrate Profile Builder with the popular forums plugin, bbPress.
139 * [BuddyPress](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/add-ons/buddypress/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) - allows extending BuddyPress user profiles with Profile Builder user fields.
140
141 == The Ultimate Membership Bundle ==
142
143 Combine user registration, memberships, and recurring revenue in one powerful plugin bundle called the [Ultimate Membership Bundle](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/ultimate-membership-bundle/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree).
144
145 Get access to [Profile Builder Pro](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) and [Paid Member Subscriptions Pro](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-paid-member-subscriptions/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) together. These two plugins are designed to work perfectly together, offering you a powerful toolkit for managing and expanding your user base while generating revenue through paid memberships and recurring revenue.
146
147 = Documentation =
148 Please visit the [documentation page](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/docs/profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) for this plugin
149
150 = Website =
151 For more details visit our [website](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/wordpress-profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
152
153 = Profile Builder in your Language =
154 We're focusing on translating Profile Builder in as many languages as we can. So far, the translations for 17 languages are almost complete, but we still need help on a lot of other languages, so please join us at [translate.wordpress.org](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/profile-builder)
155 You will be able to download all the [available language packs](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/profile-builder) as well as help us translate Profile Builder in your language.
156 For more information please visit [cozmoslabs.com](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/docs/profile-builder/translate-profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree)
157
158 NOTE:
159 This plugin adds/removes user fields in the front-end. Both default and extra profile fields will be visible in the back-end as well.
160
161
162 == Installation ==
163
164 1. Upload the profile-builder folder to the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory
165 1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
166 1. Create a new page and use one of the form shortcodes or blocks available. Publish the page and you're done!
167
168 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
169
170 = How do I display the user registration and user profile forms in the front-end? =
171
172 You simply need to add the available plugin blocks or the following shorcodes: **[wppb-register]** & **[wppb-edit-profile]** to a page and publish it. You can also use the plugin setup wizard to create the pages for you.
173
174 = Is Profile Builder user registration plugin compatible with page builders like Elementor, Divi, etc.? =
175
176 Yes, Profile Builder is fully compatible with [Elementor](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/304814-elementor-register-form-free/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree), Divi, WordPress Block Editor, Brizy, Visual Composer and more.
177
178 = I navigated away from Profile Builder and now I cannot find it anymore; where is it? =
179
180 User Profile Builder can be found in the default menu of your WordPress installation below the Users menu item.
181
182 = Why do the default WordPress user fields still show up in the back-end? =
183
184 Profile Builder can only remove the default user fields in the front-end of your site/blog, it doesn't remove them from the back-end.
185
186 = I can’t find a question similar to my issue; Where can I find support? =
187
188 For more information please check out the [documentation section](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/docs/profile-builder/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) from Profile Builder - front-end user registration plugin.
189
190 == Screenshots ==
191 1. User Registration Form Style preview
192 2. Register Form - Front-end User Registration Page with Custom Fields
193 3. Edit Profile Form Style Preview
194 4. User Listing and Individual User Profile Page (available in Pro)
195 5. Member Directory template with search and filtering options (available in Pro)
196 6. Login Form - Front-end User Login Page
197 7. Recover Password Page
198 8. Basic Information page for Profile Builder, user registration plugin
199 9. General Settings in Profile Builder user profile plugin
200 10. Manage User Registration Form Fields (Add, Edit or Delete)
201 11. Drag & Drop to Reorder User Profile Fields
202 12. Content Restriction settings for User Profile Builder, user registration plugin
203 13. Private website settings - restrict access to entire site
204 14. User Profile Builder Advanced Settings
205 15. Settings for Customizing User Emails
206 16. User Roles Editor - create custom user roles or edit existing roles and capabilities
207 17. Edit or Add New User Role
208
209 == Changelog ==
210 = 3.16.0 =
211 * Fix: More compatibility errors regarding Upload and Avatar fields helpers with very old paid plugin versions
212
213 = 3.15.9 =
214 * Fix: An php error that was triggered with the pro versions of the plugin
215
216 = 3.15.8 =
217 * Feature: Added a Maximum File Size option to the Avatar and Upload fields
218 * Feature: Added option to request users to enter their current password when changing passwords from the Edit Profile form. This can be activated by editing the Password field under the Form Fields interface
219 * Fix: Security issue regarding Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Thanks to daroo and the Wordfence team
220 * Fix: Missing dependencies errors being thrown from the Roles Editor page
221 * Fix: A notice that could be thrown from the Setup Wizard in some cases
222 * Fix: International Telephone Input admin notice not being dismissable
223 * Fix: A notice that could be thrown on the Edit Profile page
224
225 [Click Here](https://www.cozmoslabs.com/docs/profile-builder/free-changelog/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_medium=pb-description-page&utm_campaign=PBFree) to view the full changelog.
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