Plugin
WooCommerce Private Store is a WordPress plugin from Barn2 Media Ltd.
Product facts
- Version
- 1.8.5
- Released
- 8 Oct 20268 October 2026
- Type
- Plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every planEvery plan, or $9.09 on its own
Overview
Some shops should not be open to everyone. Wholesale suppliers, private clubs, showrooms and trade businesses often need to restrict who can see products and ordering pages. This plugin hides the whole WooCommerce store from public view, while the rest of your website stays open. Visitors can still read your main pages, and only approved customers get into the shop.
Access can be granted in several ways. Customers can sign in with a user account or enter a password on a private login page. You can set up multiple passwords for different groups, or open the store to specific user roles for tiered access. The plugin also keeps hidden store pages away from search engines and out of menus and sidebars. Setup is quick and does not call for technical skills.
Features
- Fully hidden WooCommerce store: Products, categories, the cart and checkout are all hidden from public view, which turns your shop into a members-only space.
- Private login page: Customers reach the store through a secret login page, where they can sign in with a user account or enter a password.
- Multiple passwords: Assign different passwords to different groups of customers. Nobody needs a separate account, which suits wholesale and private sales.
- Role-based access: Open the store to chosen user roles, so you can offer tiered access or a special experience for VIP customers.
- Main site stays public: Guests cannot see WooCommerce content, but they can still browse the rest of your website pages freely.
- Blocked from search engines: Hidden store pages are kept from being indexed by search engines, so private products stay unlisted.
- Hidden from menus and sidebars: WooCommerce pages are protected across the site, including navigation menus and sidebar widgets.
- Quick setup: The setup process is simple and takes minutes, and beginners can complete it without technical expertise.
Best for
- Wholesale stores that need restricted access
- Members-only clubs and private showrooms
- Trade businesses and private product launches
Changelog
Version 1.8.5 — 7 October 2026
- Improved Updated internal libraries
- Improved Tested up to WordPress 7.1.3 and WooCommerce 11.1.2
Earlier versions
- 1.8.4 (16 July 2026): 1 new, 2 improved
- 1.8.3 (9 April 2026): 2 improved, 1 fixed
- 1.8.2 (30 December 2025): 1 improved, 1 fixed
FAQ
Is WooCommerce Private Store free?
The code of WooCommerce Private Store is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of WooCommerce Private Store gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of WooCommerce Private Store is this?
Version 1.8.5, released 8 October 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.
How do I update WooCommerce Private Store?
Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of WooCommerce Private Store for you.
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