Dude Paywall

Dude Paywall is a lightweight WordPress plugin that lets you charge readers for access to individual posts and pages using Stripe Checkout.

Choose the content you want to protect, set a price, and publish as normal. Readers can purchase access securely through Stripe Checkout and return using passwordless magic links — no WordPress user account required.

Dude Paywall follows the WP Dude philosophy:

One plugin. One job.

No unnecessary membership system — just everything you need to sell access to premium WordPress content.

Watch the complete getting started guide

Learn how to create protected content, connect Stripe, and start selling in minutes.

Documentation

https://wpdude.com/wp-dude-plugin-documentation/dude-paywall-documentation/

Perfect for:

• Bloggers
• Publishers
• Writers
• Journalists
• Educators
• Researchers
• Content creators
• Anyone selling premium WordPress content

Free Features

• Protect individual posts and pages
• Stripe Checkout
• Test and Live modes
• Passwordless magic-link access
• No customer accounts required
• Instant access after successful payment
• Transaction history
• Customer access management
• Works with existing WordPress content
• No membership plugin required

Pro Features

The Pro version adds business integrations and advanced tools including:

• Outgoing webhooks
• CSV export
• Admin REST API
• Custom success pages
• Custom customer emails
• Admin notifications

Stripe

Paid content purchases are securely processed by Stripe Checkout.

No payment card data is ever stored on your WordPress website.

• Stripe Terms: https://stripe.com/legal
• Stripe Privacy: https://stripe.com/privacy