WooCommerce Protected Categories

Some stores need to show certain products to only a few people. Wholesale ranges, client-specific items and members-only shops are common examples. Running a separate store for each group adds work. WooCommerce Protected Categories solves this by letting you restrict access inside the store you already have, one category at a time.

You choose a category and protect it with a password, a user role or individual user accounts. Customers get in by logging in or by entering a password on a dedicated login page. Protected categories can be hidden from menus and widgets until they are accessed, so other visitors see a clean store. It suits photographers, schools, sports clubs and B2B wholesalers.

Features

• Category-level protection: Restrict access to specific WooCommerce categories, including their products and sub-categories, so private or wholesale items stay hidden from visitors who are not allowed to see them.
• Several protection methods: Protect a category with a password, a user role or individual user accounts, so access can match the way you manage your customers.
• Private login pages: Each client or customer can reach a hidden area by logging in or entering a password on a dedicated login page, which suits personalized product offerings.
• Hidden from menus and widgets: Protected categories can optionally be kept out of navigation menus, sidebars and widgets until a customer gains access, which keeps the public side of the store tidy.
• Automatic inheritance: Once a category is protected, its products and sub-categories take on the same restrictions, which cuts setup work and keeps access rules consistent.
• Wholesale and members-only shops: Create hidden shops for approved clients or customers, with access based on a password or user role, inside your existing WooCommerce store.
• Straightforward setup: A simple interface lets you configure protected categories without technical expertise.
• Built for WooCommerce: The plugin is designed specifically for WooCommerce, so it works within your existing online store environment.

Best for

• B2B wholesalers who need private product ranges
• Membership-only WooCommerce shops
• Photographers, schools and clubs with client-specific categories