=== Paid Memberships Pro ===
Contributors: strangerstudios, kimannwall, andrewza, dlparker1005, paidmembershipspro
Tags: memberships, member, community, user profile, user registration
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 3.8.1
License: GPLv2
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

The Trusted Membership Platform That Grows with You

== Description ==

### The Trusted Membership Platform That Grows with You

Paid Memberships Pro is a complete solution to secure your content and create a seamless membership experience.

With over 28 ways to protect content, advanced membership management, and built-in recurring payment gateways, we provide you with everything you need to create an efficient and user-friendly membership site.

Read about all of the plugin’s features at [Paid Memberships Pro](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/) or [launch a personal demo site now](https://try.pmproplugin.com) to test drive the full plugin and premium Add Ons for free.

### Built For Your Unique Type of Membership Site
PMPro supports any kind of member-focused business or organization. With over 12 years of experience working with creators like you, this plugin delivers on what you need today and in the future. Select a use case to learn more about how we specialize in supporting your unique business:

* [Associations & NPOs](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/associations/)
* [Blog & News](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/blog-news/)
* [Communities](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/communities/)
* [Courses & Coaching](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/courses/)
* [Directory & Listings](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/member-directories/)
* [Paid Newsletters](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/paid-newsletters/)
* [Podcasting](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/podcasting/)
* [Private Video](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/private-videos/)

You can also browse [Case Studies for successful membership sites that are using PMPro](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/category/case-study/) to get paid for their content and reach their personal or business goals with 100% open source software.

> _"PMPro is very user-friendly, affordable and scalable. It has all the features you would need to run a fully-functioning membership site."_
> _**Katie Prescott**, Founder, Abridge Academy_

### 28 Types of Content Restrictions

* **Restrict Default Content:** Show sneak peaks or completely hide restricted content
* **Restrict Other Content:** Secure content like courses, videos, forums, products, events, podcasts, and more
* **Limit or "Meter" Access:** Limit access to a specific number of views before hitting the paywall
* **Content Dripping:** Drip feed access based on membership start dates
* **Personalized Content:** Unique pages and navigation menus for each membership level
* **Directories & Profiles:** Browse public or members-only directories for a robust community
* **WordPress Multisite:** Secure content across your network with a single login

### Membership Management Features

* **Unlimited Levels:** Create distinct pricing and content access for each level
* **Multiple Memberships Per User:** Increase LTV by selling multiple membership types, allowing members to hold more than one active subscription simultaneously (now built into core PMPro v3.0+).
* **Group Memberships:** Offer child accounts linked to a paying parent account for umbrella or corporate memberships
* **User Fields by Level:** Capture custom profile info by membership level
* **Email Communications:** Customize content and design of every message
* **Sync Roles and Levels:** Define custom capabilities based on your membership features

### Built-in Ecommerce & Recurring Payments Features

All of our payment gateways are included in the plugin. Choose from [Stripe](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/gateway/stripe/) or [PayPal](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/gateway/paypal/). You can offer multiple gateway options at checkout including [PayPal Express](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/add-ons/pmpro-add-paypal-express-option-checkout/) or [manual and offline payments, like Bank Transfer, Check, and Venmo](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/add-ons/pmpro-pay-by-check-add-on/).

* **Flexible Pricing:** Configure free, one-time payment, or recurring subscription levels
* **Multiple Gateways:** Integrate with Stripe, PayPal, and more
* **Multiple Payment Methods** From credit card, Apple Pay, bank transfer, and "buy now pay later"
* **Customizable Trials:** Offer different trial periods from your recurring billing
* **Proration and Pausing:** Offer custom proration rules and pausing options
* **Discount & Gift Codes:** Offer discounts, run sitewide sales, and track success

### Seamless Member Experience Features

* Front-end user profiles and editing
* Front-end user registration
* Front-end user login and password recovery
* Custom form fields
* Conditional logic for form fields
* Membership account dashboard
* Membership orders and billing information pages
* Custom member emails
* Restrict WP dashboard access
* Hide the WP toolbar
* Conditional nav menus

### Admin Tools and Reports
Add members manually, import/export members, require membership approval, and manage membership roles.

Track sales & revenue, signups, member activity, and more in detailed reports.

Install a web app on your mobile device or table for real-time updates on membership site reporting.

### Site Enhancements
Extend functionality with affiliates, page builders, themes, and landing pages.

* **Page Builder Compatibility:** Gutenberg Block Editor, Full Site Editing, Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Oxygen Builder, SiteOrigin
* **Integrate With Popular Platforms:** WooCommerce, BuddyPress/BuddyBoss, Mailchimp, Zapier
* **Use With Your Favorite LMS:** LifterLMS, LearnDash, and Tutor LMS

> _"Recommended to anyone from beginner to experienced coders. I tried MemberMouse and MemberPress and they both lacked critical features that I wanted for my member site. PMPro has all the features I need (Social Login, ability to gift, multiple membership levels, works with BuddyPress) and more. I can easily customize to make it look great too. If I have questions, which is often since I am a beginner in WordPress and know nothing about coding, they are quick to respond and always find a way for me to do exactly what I want. Super happy. Would recommend to anyone from beginner to experienced coders!"_
> _**@efsluys** 5-star Review_

### Documentation, Support, Localization

Reach out on our [contact form](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/contact/) for sales inquiries. Refer to our information on [other ways to get support](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/support/) if you would like more help.

Our website has extensive [documentation](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/) to assist you in building your membership site.

We also offer unique content hubs, which explore the 8 most popular membership site use cases and how to build a successful membership site on WordPress.

### Developer Friendly
Open source, REST API support, extensive hooks, and tools for easy customization.

Our website offers over 310 examples on how to use our action and filter hooks to customize your membership site.

### Free WordPress Theme
Our official theme, [Memberlite](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/themes/memberlite), is built specifically for membership sites. Memberlite has deep integration with Paid Memberships Pro to offer advanced features for logged-in/out users and works alongside your favorite page builders, like the Block Editor and Elementor.

### Popular Add Ons

Extend the features of your membership site or integrate with third-party services through our library of over 65 Add Ons. Some of the most popular features include:

* Integrate memberships with [email marketing](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/email-marketing-integrations-paid-memberships-pro/) platforms including [Mailchimp](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/add-ons/pmpro-mailchimp-integration/)
* [Manage Affiliates](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/managing-affiliates-with-paid-memberships-pro/) with Add Ons or use a popular third-party systems like [AffiliateWP](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/using-affiliatewp-with-paid-memberships-pro/)
* Let members [log in or join with their social media profiles](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/add-ons/social-login-add-on/)
* Design your site [using popular Page Builders](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/using-page-builders-for-membership-site/) like Elementor, Page Builder by SiteOrigin, Beaver Builder, and Divi. We offer 15 core membership blocks for the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg)
* Create a [sales landing page with banners to run a sitewide or flash sale](https://sitewidesales.com)
* [Offer members-only events](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/add-ons/events-for-members-only/) with Events Manager, The Events Calendar, and Sugar Calendar

[View all Add Ons](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/add-ons/)

### Paid Memberships Pro is a free membership plugin for WordPress

Our plugin is 100% GPL and can be downloaded at [www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/download/](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/download/).

The full version of the plugin is offered with no restrictions or additional licenses required.

Developers should get involved at [our GitHub page](https://github.com/strangerstudios/paid-memberships-pro/).

### Compare PMPro to Other Membership Plugins and Platforms
Are you comparing Paid Memberships Pro with another membership plugin or third-party platform? We have a series of [product comparison guides](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/category/product-comparison/) that will help you see the distinct features of PMPro as compared to other options, including:

* [MemberPress](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/pmpro-vs-memberpress/)
* [Ultimate Member](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/paid-memberships-pro-vs-ultimate-member/)
* [Restrict Content Pro](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/pmpro-vs-restrict-content-pro/)
* [Woo Memberships](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/pmpro-vs-woocommerce-memberships/)
* [Patreon](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/paid-memberships-pro-vs-patreon/)
* [Substack](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/paid-memberships-pro-vs-substack/)

...and more. You can [read all of these comparison guides here](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/category/product-comparison/).

== Installation ==

= Download, Install and Activate! =
Visit [https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/download/](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/download/) for the full plugin download and instructions on how to install Paid Memberships Pro in your WordPress site.

= Use the Setup Wizard to Complete Initial Setup =
After activation, you will be taken through a brief setup wizard to configure the plugin.

Refer to our [Initial Setup Tutorial](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/initial-plugin-setup/) guide for additional help getting started.

= More Installation and Setup Documentation =
* [Installation Video](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/initial-plugin-setup/tutorial-video/)
* [Installation Docs](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/initial-plugin-setup/)
* [Membership Levels](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/membership-levels/)
* [Payment Gateways](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/gateway/)
* [Add Ons](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/add-ons/)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Should I use WordPress or a hosted SaaS platform for memberships? =
Both WordPress and SaaS (Software as a Service) platforms, like Kajabi or Podia, have their strengths, but they represent two very different approaches. Read our guide to determine which is best for you: [WordPress vs SaaS For Membership Sites: Real Costs, Pros & Cons, and Who Actually Wins](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/wordpress-vs-saas/).

= What is the best WordPress membership plugin? = 
We published a guide on the [4 best WordPress membership plugins](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/best-wordpress-membership-plugins-compared/). You can read this guide to help you decide if Paid Memberships Pro is the right solution for you.

= Do I need to know any coding to use this plugin? =
No, Paid Memberships Pro does not require any coding knowledge. The plugin is designed to meet all levels of WordPress experience. At the same time, our plugin is very developer-friendly and extendible.

= Does the Paid Memberships Pro work with any WordPress theme? =
Yes. PMPro will work with any properly coded theme. However, some themes may cause conflicts with the plugin. If you find a styling issue with your theme please create a post in the community forum.

= Does the plugin work with caching plugins? =
Absolutely. We have a [complete guide on using a caching plugin](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/advanced/caching/) or your host's caching methods with Paid Memberships Pro on our website if you want to explore this topic more.

= Does PMPro restrict access to wp-login.php when the plugin is active? =
PMPro does not restrict access to the wp-login.php page when active. This allows your administrator users to leverage advanced security plugins, like Two-Factor and more, so that you can keep your membership site secure. We do include a frontend login page for your members to use for logging in and resetting their password.

= Is Paid Memberships Pro Multisite or Network Compatible? =
"Supporting multisite" means different things to different people. [This guide covers the three primary ways](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/membership-website-wordpress-multisite/) you can use Paid Memberships Pro in a network.

Out of the box PMPro will basically act as a stand alone plugin for each site. Each site has its own list of membership levels, members, payment settings, etc.

Our [Member Network Sites Add On](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/add-ons/pmpro-network-multisite-membership/) allows members to choose a site name and title at checkout and will set up a network site at checkout.

Our [Multisite Membership Add On](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/add-ons/pmpro-network-membership/) allows you to manage memberships at the 'Main' Network site and provide or restrict access on other Network Subsites.

If you would like more help using PMPro on a network install, [reach our via our contact page](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/contact/).

= I need help installing, configuring, or customizing Paid Memberships Pro. =
Please visit [our support site](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/support/) for more documentation and ways to get support.

= I found a bug in Paid Memberships Pro. =
Please reach out using our [contact form](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/contact/) and we'll fix it right away. Thanks for helping.

= Does PMPro Support X? =
Not sure? You can find out by doing a bit a research.

1. [Check our compatibility page](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/compatibility/).
2. [Check our Add Ons](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/add-ons/).
3. [Do a search on our site](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/).
4. [Ask using our contact form](https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/contact/)

== Changelog ==
= 3.8.1 - 2026-06-29 =
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new `style` attribute to the `[pmpro_checkout_button]` shortcode to render it as a link or a button, and improved its styling. #3708 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Improved the HTML validity and accessibility of frontend forms and pages, including fixing duplicate `id` attributes and invalid fieldset/legend markup. #3707 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new `pmpro_restrictable_taxonomies` filter, allowing Add Ons to register custom taxonomies whose terms can be restricted by membership level from the term edit screen. #3704 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX: Fixed a fatal error on the Membership Billing page when a subscription's gateway object could not be loaded. #3706 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX: Fixed the Members List CSV export so the exporting admin is no longer incorrectly included when exporting filtered or searched results. #3711 (@andrewlimaza)
* BUG FIX: Fixed a 404 error when viewing email log details in the modal on sites using Plain permalinks. #3712 (@dwanjuki)
* BUG FIX: Fixed select fields overflowing the viewport on small screens. #3705 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX: Saving a membership level no longer clears term restrictions, such as tag restrictions, that were set from the term edit screen. #3704 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX: Restricted posts are now correctly hidden from searches and archives when a term's ID and term taxonomy ID differ. #3704 (@kimcoleman)

= 3.8 - 2026-06-15 =
* FEATURE: Upgraded the email template editor to the standard WordPress visual/text editor with built-in Liquid syntax autocomplete for variables, tags, and filters. #3695 (@dparker1005)
* FEATURE: Added a new `[pmpro_membership_level]` shortcode for displaying membership level details. #3087 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added Divi 5 compatibility for PMPro module-level restrictions and no-access message handling. #3620 (@JarrydLong)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new `level_group_id` email template variable to every email template class that exposes `membership_id`. #3684 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Allowed shortcodes in the account page message. #3682 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Removed the misleading "Advanced Settings" hint from the no-access message controls. #3699 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Clarified the user field meta key hint on the user field settings page. #3698 (@kimwhite)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added an Add On icon for the MemberPress Migration Toolkit. (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Now hiding the recurring trial settings on membership level and discount code edit pages when the active gateway doesn't support recurring trials. #3628 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Added a fallback for email logging when SMTP plugins (e.g. Gravity SMTP) bypass the `wp_mail_succeeded` and `wp_mail_failed` actions. #3697 (@andrewlimaza)
* BUG FIX: Cleaned up orphaned membership level relationships when a level is deleted. #3693 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: No longer shows the membership confirmation message when the order has not been confirmed. #3682 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX: Fixed a fatal error on the Membership Billing page for logged-out requests. #3694 (@flintfromthebasement)
* BUG FIX: Fixed the Orders list table appearing blank on mobile by setting the order code as the default primary column. #3696 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Cleared stale card information when a recovered Stripe payment uses a non-card payment method. #3703 (@dparker1005)
* REFACTOR: Removed unused `pmpro_userfields_get_group` and `pmpro_userfields_get_field` AJAX handlers. #3672 (@dparker1005)
* DEPRECATED: Deprecated the credit card expiring email template. #3688 (@dparker1005)
* DEPRECATED: The Membership Billing page no longer writes `pmpro_b*` user meta on save, and the email field has been removed from that page. #3668 (@dparker1005)

= 3.7.4 - 2026-05-28 =
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Skip the `pmpro_visit` cookie when `WP_CACHE` is active so page caches like Surge, Cloudflare, Varnish, and WP Super Cache aren't bypassed on anonymous front-end requests. Added a new `pmpro_set_visit_cookie` filter to override the default behavior. #3690 (@flintfromthebasement)
* BUG FIX: Fixed Stripe recurring orders silently saving `tax = 0` after the Stripe API version bump by deriving tax from `invoice->total_excluding_tax` instead of the deprecated `invoice->tax`. #3685 (@dwanjuki)
* BUG FIX: Fixed Site Health reporting a false-positive Action Scheduler library conflict on Windows hosts by normalizing the library path before the conflict check. #3687 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed button icons no longer being inline in the WordPress 7.0 admin and the "Show" label floating to the right of the levels dropdown on the Members List screen. #3689 (@RachelRVasquez)

= 3.7.3 - 2026-05-14 =
* SECURITY: Added a nonce check to the Update Billing Information page to prevent CSRF, and tightened the gate so enforcement only skips on sites explicitly opted into a pre-3.7.3 custom billing template. The billing template version has been bumped to 3.7.3. #3671 (@dparker1005)
* SECURITY: Tightened the checkout page nonce enforcement gate so it only skips on sites explicitly opted into a pre-3.0 custom checkout template, closing a gap where sites with a pre-3.0 custom `checkout.php` in their theme could bypass nonce checks without opting in. #3674 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added new action hooks to the subscriptions panel of the Edit Member screen and the single subscription view. #3666 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added nonce checks to read-only admin AJAX handlers (`pmpro_orders_print_view`, `pmpro_get_order_json`, `login_report_csv`, `sales_report_csv`, `membership_stats_csv`) for consistency with other admin AJAX endpoints. #3673 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added the new `pmpro_use_advisory_locks` filter as a system-wide escape hatch to disable MySQL advisory locking on hosts where persistent MySQL sessions or other environment quirks cause stuck locks. #3649 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Replaced the vague "Stripe dashboard settings" wording with a direct link to the Stripe Radar rules page in the billing address field description. #3677 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Prevented concurrent Stripe webhook deliveries from racing on the same order by introducing a MySQL advisory lock around webhook processing. This fixes cases where "at least once" Stripe delivery from multiple infrastructure nodes could create duplicate membership rows or cancel a freshly-created subscription. #3649 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed the Old Members CSV export to exclude users who currently have any active membership, matching the logic already used by the expired and cancelled filters. #3680 (@dwanjuki)
* BUG FIX: Fixed a PHP warning and a missing payment transaction ID when Stripe checkout sessions complete asynchronously (e.g. Bank Transfer), where the PaymentIntent has no `latest_charge` at completion time. #3655 (@dwanjuki)
* BUG FIX: Honored the configured currency decimals in `pmpro_get_price_info()`'s `amount_string` so zero-decimal currencies (JPY, KRW, VND, UAH, ALL) no longer produce strings like "25.00" that PayPal billing rejects. Also fixed `pmpro_get_currency()` so it actually honors the `$currency` parameter it advertises. #3676 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Allowed updating billing for subscriptions without a successful order on file, so manually-linked subscriptions in the admin no longer redirect users away from the billing page. #3667 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed the Restricted Files protection self-test reporting "Unable to determine" on sites with no member uploads, by writing a non-dotfile marker (`pmpro-protection-test.txt`) alongside the existing `.htaccess`. #3675 (@dalemugford)

= 3.7.2 - 2026-05-01 =
* SECURITY: Tightened ownership check in the `/pmpro/v1/order` REST permission callback to bail early for anonymous requests, require a non-empty order ID, and use a strict integer comparison. #3643 (@flintfromthebasement)
* SECURITY: Scoped the `/pmpro/v1/quick_search` users meta lookups to custom profile fields by skipping internal WP/plugin meta keys. Added the `pmpro_rest_api_quick_search_meta_key_blocklist` filter so sites can extend the blocklist. #3644 (@flintfromthebasement)
* SECURITY: Fixed a non-functional capability guard in `PMPro_Field_Group::save_fields()` where a literal string comparison made the `current_user_can( 'edit_user' )` check unreachable. #3645 (@flintfromthebasement)
* ENHANCEMENT: Reworked the Email Settings and Security Settings admin pages to detect the active email sending method and security provider, surface that information in Site Health, recognize PMPro Max as a provider, and remove the legacy built-in SendWP integration. #3656 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Renamed the Builder and Plus Add Ons to Max throughout the admin and labeled all paid Add Ons under the new Premium license tier. #3650 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added the new PayPal Gateway Add On to the Payment Gateway settings page, surfacing it as "Enabled (via Add On)" when active as a secondary gateway. #3657 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added new filters for avatar upload location and render location to support multisite installations. #3648 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated the Design Settings page link to a direct URL so tracking parameters work without a redirect. #3625 (@kimwhite)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added/updated Add On icons including a new MailerLite icon for an upcoming Add On. #3627, #3652 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Fixed three bugs that caused member CSV export downloads to return 403/404: deferred export record cleanup until after the file is served, extended download token TTL to 7 days and hardened the URL builder when no token is available, and prevented zero-record exports from creating a ghost "complete" state. Introduced the `pmpro_restricted_file_served` action and buffered handler output to avoid corrupting the response. #3637 (@dalemugford)
* BUG FIX: Fixed a deprecated `pmpro_changeMembershipLevel()` call when deleting a WP user. #3660 (@kimwhite)
* BUG FIX: Fixed deprecation notices in `pmpro_cleanPhone()` when the phone value is `null`. #3654 (@dwanjuki)
* BUG FIX: Fixed the All Levels member export producing duplicate rows and omitting members with higher user IDs in large exports. #3632 (@flintfromthebasement)
* BUG FIX: Fixed the `checkbox_grouped` field input not receiving the correct CSS selectors. #3646 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX: Skipped content visibility controls for unsupported blocks in widget editors to prevent JS errors. #3653 (@dwanjuki)

= 3.7.1 - 2026-03-25 =
* BUG FIX: Fixed some admin pages not saving due to POST redirect in list table referer cleanup. #3624 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX: Fixed PHP 8.1 deprecation warnings in restricted files functions on Windows servers with misconfigured upload directories. #3623 (@flintfromthebasement)
* DEPRECATED: Deprecated the PayPal Express gateway. PayPal is retiring the NVP/SOAP API that PayPal Express relies on. A new PayPal integration is coming soon. #3622 (@dparker1005)
* DEPRECATED: Renamed the Website Payments Pro gateway slug from `paypal` to `paypalwpp` to free the `paypal` slug for the upcoming PayPal REST API Add On. #3622 (@dparker1005)

= 3.7 - 2026-03-23 =
* FEATURE: Added native profile picture (avatar) support, allowing members to upload custom avatars managed entirely within PMPro instead of relying on Gravatar. #3597 (@ideadude)
* FEATURE: Added a Quick Search feature for navigating Memberships admin pages. #3563 (@dparker1005)
* FEATURE: Added Liquid-style template rendering for email bodies with support for variables, filters, and conditionals. #3584 (@dparker1005)
* FEATURE: Added email logging for all emails sent by PMPro. The new `pmpro_should_log_email` filter can be used to enable email logging for non-PMPro emails as well. #3573, #3581 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added sidebar filter panels for the orders and subscriptions admin pages with support for level, status, date range, discount code, gateway, and total filters. #3602 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added To, CC, and BCC settings to the Email Templates editor. #3588 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Members and orders CSV exports now use Action Scheduler for improved reliability on large datasets. #3543 (@dalemugford)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added optional Action Scheduler support for deferrable webhook events. #3589 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added Site Health critical issue notification when plugins are using incorrect folder names. #3553 (@andrewlimaza)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a restricted directory check to detect and report issues with the protected files directory. #3557 (@dalemugford)
* ENHANCEMENT: Improved support for reCAPTCHA v3 with score validation, defaulting to 0.5 and customizable via the `pmpro_recaptcha_v3_min_score` filter. #3564 (@andrewlimaza)
* ENHANCEMENT: Adjusted the Update Billing page to no longer automatically redirect away to the account page. #3566 (@andrewlimaza)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated the Subscriptions admin screens to match the orders admin screens for view, edit, and link styling. #3568 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Removed use of the deprecated `SQL_CALC_FOUND_ROWS` modifier across all queries. #3571 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Consolidated membership signup and cancellation queries for improved performance on dashboard reports. #3574 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now caching the Members Per Level report for improved dashboard performance. #3580 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added `membership_id` as a default column in the Members List CSV export. #3604 (@andrewlimaza)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now supporting `light-dark` values for contextual message CSS custom properties. #3606 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added PMPro icon to the admin menu and updated the top menu bar to use an icon with screen reader text. #3607 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Updated the checkout form submit handler to improve reliability of payment processing. #3545 (@dwanjuki)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Updated the capability check for viewing admin user fields to use `pmpro_edit_members`. #3561 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed dependencies for the content visibility block component to prevent enqueue issues. #3538 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed a default height prop warning in block editor components. #3540 (@dwanjuki)
* BUG FIX: Fixed a console warning in WordPress 6.3+ by moving block asset enqueuing to the `enqueue_block_assets` hook. #3549 (@andrewlimaza)
* BUG FIX: Fixed slashed level names displaying with backslashes in the setup wizard. #3617 (@dparker1005)
* REFACTOR: Refactored the Stripe webhook handler into a new `PMPro_Stripe_Webhook_Handler` class. #3589 (@dparker1005)
* REFACTOR: Removed unused test scripts. #3600 (@dparker1005)
* DEPRECATED: Marked the Subscription Check Add On as deprecated on the Add Ons page. #3601 (@dwanjuki)
* DEPRECATED: Reading webhook status via `pmpro_doing_webhook()` is now deprecated. Use `pmpro_doing_webhook( $gateway, true )` for write mode only. #3603 (@dparker1005)
* DEPRECATED: The `pmpro_before_members_list_csv_export` and `pmpro_after_members_list_csv_export` actions are deprecated and no longer fired. #3543 (@dalemugford)
* DEPRECATED: Removed bundled core translation files to reduce the shipped plugin package size. #3605 (@dparker1005)

= 3.6.6 - 2026-03-13 =
* SECURITY: Added capability and nonce checks to Stripe webhook AJAX management endpoints. #3615 (@dparker1005)
* SECURITY: Added shared-secret token validation for the deprecated Authorize.net ARB Silent Posts integration with a configurable `pmpro_authnet_silent_post_token` option in gateway settings. #3598 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an operator precedence bug causing corechart.js to load on all report pages. #3609 (@flintfromthebasement)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an "Attempt to read property ID on null" warning in display post states. #3599 (@dwanjuki)

= 3.6.5 - 2026-02-26 =
* SECURITY: Gated the unverified Stripe webhook event fallback behind a new `pmpro_stripe_webhook_allow_unverified_post_event` filter, which defaults to `false`. #3592 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated links to the Member Directory and Podcasting Use Case landing pages and hubs. #3593 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new `pmpro_memberships_widget_periods` filter to allow customizing the time periods shown in the Memberships Report widget. (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new icon for the PMPro Kit Add On. #3575 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now clearing the object cache when user fields are created, updated, or deleted to ensure changes show immediately when using persistent object caching. #3565 (@dalemugford)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated the WP Fusion Lite integration through v3.47.6. #3583 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Now ignoring PayPal error code 11556 when cancelling a subscription that is already inactive to avoid unnecessary admin notifications. #3572 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where the field group description was not showing due to an incorrect variable reference. #3591 (@mircobabini)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where failed Stripe recurring payment orders were missing card info and billing address data. #3590 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where the membership level billing amount could be recalculated incorrectly when processing checkout via webhook, potentially losing discount code pricing. #3585 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where the timestamp for new orders created in the admin could default to 1970 when the site timezone is not UTC. #3582 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Resolved PHP 8.5+ deprecation warnings for non-canonical cast names. #3560 (@dwanjuki)

= 3.6.4 - 2026-01-08 =
* ENHANCEMENT: Adding a new `!!order_url!!` email template variable to checkout email templates. #3555 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now limiting failed payment emails to be sent a maximum of once daily per subscription. #3552 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now cleaning up library conflict records that are older than 7 days. #3554 (@dalemugford)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Discount codes now expire at the end of the date set as the "Expiration Date" instead of at the start of that date. #3559 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Now ignoring Stripe `charge.failed` webhook events for subscriptions that have already been cancelled in Stripe which could interfere with processing the subsequent `customer.subscription.deleted` webhook event. #3556 (@dparker1005)

= 3.6.3 - 2025-12-15 =
* SECURITY: No longer prepopulating the password field on the checkout page after a failed checkout attempt. #3551 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Updated membership actions to run more frequently to improve support for hourly memberships. #3547 (@andrewlimaza)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Improved the styling for nested `.pmpro_card` elements. #3539 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX: Fixed the HTML structure when displaying image-type file fields to improve appearance. #3537 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX: Corrected the links shown for the Stripe Tax setting. #3546 (@dwanjuki)

= 3.6.2 - 2025-11-20 =
* ENHANCEMENT: Stripe subscriptions will no longer be created with an application fee or will have the fee immediately removed when the initial payment is complete. Application fees will then be added per-invoice during the `invoice.created` webhook to ensure that fees are only charged when PMPro is actively managing the subscription. #3535 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated the Stripe webhook handler to remove application fees from existing subscriptions over time during the `invoice.upcoming` webhook event. This helps to ensure that websites that have stopped using Stripe Connect will not be charged the 2% application fee. #3535 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated the PayPal IPN handler to use the `add_order_note()` method when adding the IPN ID to an order. #3534 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Restored fallback logic for pulling billing addresses from Stripe customer objects and previous PMPro orders when a Stripe recurring payment is received without a billing address set on the payment method. #3533 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where correcting data in fields with validation errors did not clear the error border from the input. #3531 (@andrewlimaza)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where the Edit Member sidebar may not show the correct user field panels after changing a user's membership level. #3532 (@dparker1005)

= 3.6.1 - 2025-11-12 =
* ENHANCEMENT: Now showing TOS Consent information on the admin "View Order" page. #3520 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new helper method `add_order_note()` to the MemberOrder class. #3524 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added icons for WP Activity Log and WP Fusion Lite. #3521 (@andrewlimaza)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Now updating the next payment date for subscriptions when there is a failed payment. #3526 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where post restrictions could not be removed when using the classic editor. #3530 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where page contents would not load in the Beaver Builder editor if the post is restricted. #3529 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where plus characters in usernames may be converted into spaces when shown in login page error messages. #3519 (@andrewlimaza)
* BUG FIX: Fixed a deprecation warning when installing Add Ons from the Membership > Add Ons screen. #3525 (@andrewlimaza)

= 3.6 - 2025-10-21 =
* FEATURE: Added compatibility with WP Fusion Lite. #3461 (@jarrydlong)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new admin “view order” page before the “edit” step. #3467 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now saving orders in `pending` status when a Stripe or PayPal recurring payment fails. #3491 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now updating the email address for customers in Stripe when the corresponding user is updated in WordPress. #3454 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: General improvements to the Add Ons page including filters for active and inactive Add Ons. #3488 (@dalemugford)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now automatically adjusting the content-disposition header for restricted files based on the file type. #3473 (@andrewlimaza)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new filter `pmpro_restricted_file_content_disposition` to dynamically adjust the content-disposition header for restricted files. #3473 (@andrewlimaza)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new filter `pmpro_order_action_links` to allow modifying the action links when viewing an order on the frontend. #3465 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new action `pmpro_after_updating_post_level_restrictions` to run code after the level restrictions for a post is updated. #3462 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now repairing membership-based course enrollments when LifterLMS courses are saved while streamline is enabled. #3462 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now removing membership-related LifterLMS engagement triggers when streamline is enabled. #3439 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated Stripe API version to 2025-09-30.clover. #3459 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Improved styling of “file” type user fields. #3498 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new function `pmpro_get_gateway_nicename()` to retrieve a gateway's nicename by its slug. #3508 (@andrewlimaza)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Fixes member list exports including “expired” in the file name when exporting “old members”. #3500 (@andrewlimaza)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Added Brazil to the list of countries that do not allow Stripe Connect application fees. #3490 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Optimized queries when showing “old members” on the Members List. #3494 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Now hiding links from the Account page if the linked page is not set. #3516 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Now saving the Stripe invoice ID as the PMPro order’s payment transaction ID whenever an invoice is generated in Stripe. #3464 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where incorrect tax values may be set on orders when using Stripe Checkout. #3489 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Adding back the !!membership_id!! email template variable to the “admin_cancel” email template. #3503 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX: Fixed localization in the email header and footer templates. #3492 (@dwanjuki)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where LifterLMS access plans meta boxes may still show when streamline is enabled. #3439 (@kimcoleman)
* REFACTOR: Added abstracted functions for processing recurring successful and failed payments during webhook/IPN handlers. #3491 (@dparker1005)
* REFACTOR: Created a new class `PMPro_AddOns` for managing Add Ons. #3488, #3497 (@dalemugford)
* REFACTOR: Added an abstracted function `pmpro_update_post_level_restrictions()` for setting the level restrictions for a post. #3462 (@dparker1005)

= 3.5.6 - 2025-09-10 =
* ENHANCEMENT: Added styles for frontend tables with data filter options. #3482 (@kimcoleman)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where a generic error message may be shown at checkout instead of the intended error message. #3483 (@JarrydLong)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where recurring PayPal Express payments would not be recorded in PMPro if the associated subscription did not already have orders present on the site. #3484 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where PayPal subscriptions may remain in "paused" status after being marked as cancelled in PMPro. #3485 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where Stripe application fees could be updated for invoices that did not originate from PMPro subscriptions. #3487 (@dparker1005)

= 3.5.5 - 2025-08-26 =
* ENHANCEMENT: Improved readability of order notes by adding line breaks before appending data via automated processes. #3480 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added formatting for the Polish zloty currency. #3478 (@warnaa)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated the Gocodebox_Banner_Notifier library and prefixed the class with `PMPro_` to avoid plugin conflicts. #3474 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed performance issues that may occur when the plugin is in "pause mode". #3476 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where some admin banners could not be dismissed. #3472 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Resolving a PHP warning that may show when deactivating the plugin. #3475 (@dalemugford)
* BUG FIX: Corrected the description for the Credit Card Expiring email template. #3471 (@kimwhite)
* REFACTOR: Moved some compatibility code from the PMPro_Action_Scheduler class to separate compatibility files. #3475 (@dalemugford)

= 3.5.4 - 2025-08-18 =
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Now marking restricted Elementor content as "dynamic content" to prevent it from being cached by Elementor. #3469 (@andrewlimaza)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where "Payment Reminder" emails may go out daily depending on the site's set timezone. #3463 (@dalemugford)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where some restricted Elementor data may not have successfully migrated after the PMPro v3.5 update. #3466 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where the "Rebuild Webhook" button on the Stripe Payment Settings page would not create a new webhook. #3457 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where PMPro checkouts would not complete if the Stripe Checkout session was set to "no_payment_required" status. #3458 (@johnorourke)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where PayPal subscriptions may be set to "paused" status instead of "cancelled" after recurring payments are suspended due to failed payments. #3468 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed a PHP deprecation warning that may show when updating billing information. #3460 (@dparker1005)

= 3.5.3 - 2025-07-25 =
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new `!!renew_url!!` email template variable to expiration and cancellation email templates. #3448 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Extended the checkout spam protection setting to also protect the login form. #3450 (@ideadude)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a `startdate` column to the Members List CSV export. #3443 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Changed the name of the "Membership Recurring" email template to "Recurring Payment Reminder". #3451 (@kimwhite)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added an "Action Scheduler Health" section to the PMPro Site Health report. #3453 (@dalemugford)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now cleaning up PMPro Action Scheduler scheduled tasks when the plugin is deactivated or uninstalled. #3440 (@dalemugford)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Now avoiding cases where duplicate PMPro Action Scheduler scheduled tasks may be created. #3444 (@dalemugford)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where the Admin Activity Email would not be sent. #3441 (@dalemugford)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where "Recent Members" metabox may not show correctly on websites using custom database table prefixes. #3442 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where an incorrect level name may be sent in renewal emails when level for the associated subscription had changed. #3449 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where sorting columns on the Subscriptions List Table would not work when a search term was set. #3447 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed a rare plugin conflict that could prevent Elementor data from completing the migration included in PMPro v3.5. #3445 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where Wisdom data would only ever be sent on the first day of each month. #3446 (@dparker1005)

= 3.5.2 - 2025-07-14 =
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where members may receive multiple recurring payment reminder emails for the same payment. #3437 (@mircobabini)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where gateway settings may not show for some gateways. #3436 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where "Recent Members" metabox may not show correctly on websites using custom database table prefixes. #3434 (@jeiseman)
* BUG FIX: Fixed a PHP error that would occur when the `post__not_in` parameter of `WP_Query` is not an array. #3438 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Added back a missing argument for the deprecated `pmpro_email_template` filter. #3432 (@dparker1005)

= 3.5.1 - 2025-07-09 =
* ENHANCEMENT: Added caching to the `pmpro_getMembershipCategories()` function to improve performance. #3421 (@dalemugford)
* ENHANCEMENT: Optimized the query used to retrieve the list of members to show in the Members List table. #3413 (@dalemugford, @dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Removed code added in 3.5 that would slow down the query to retrieve the list of members to show in the Members List table. #3430 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where the subscription ID may not be shown in some Stripe webhook log messages. #3429 (@dwanjuki)

= 3.5 - 2025-07-07 =
* FEATURE: Now using Action Scheduler to handle scheduled tasks. #3393 (@dalemugford)
* FEATURE: Now allowing files to be restricted using the new `pmpro_can_access_restricted_file` filter. This is currently used to ensure that log files generated during gateway webhook handlers can only be viewed by administrators. #3308 (@dparker1005)
* FEATURE: Added content restriction settings when using Bricks Builder. #3342 (@MaximilianoRicoTabo)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added additional widgets to the Memberships > Dashboard page and updated the layout to be more customizable. #3412 (@dalemugford)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated the Memberships > Settings > Payments settings page UI to have a separate page for each gateway. #3398 (@dparker1005, @kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated orders search to support searching by specific properties using [property]:[value]. #3382 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now adding the option to automatically install the Update Manager during the setup wizard. #3411 (@dalemugford)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated the content restrictions in Elementor to match how restrictions are set in the block editor. #3144 (@MaximilianoRicoTabo)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now encoding the `pmpro_last_known_url` option to improve compatibility between "pause mode" and site migrations. #3400 (@mircobabini)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now allowing linking to a filtered result via URL parameters on the Memberships > Add Ons page. #3377 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Now supporting showing information from level meta when using the `[pmpro_member]` shortcode. #3276 (@kimcoleman)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added new functions `pmpro_get_countries()` and `pmpro_get_default_country()` to avoid relying on global variables. #3353 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added new hooks `pmpro_added_subscription` and `pmpro_updated_subscription`. #3357 (@mircobabini)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new filter `pmpro_deprecated_gateways` to allow developers to filter the list of deprecated gateways. #3404 (@dparker1005)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated the PMPro_Email_Template class to streamline the process of sending test emails for each email template. #3340 (@MaximilianoRicoTabo)
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated Wisdom data sharing to be an opt-out system. This will not change the selected option for existing sites. #3411 (@dalemugford)
* ENHANCEMENT: Added a new `pmpro_no_download` parameter to CSV exports to prevent downloading the CSV file during Toolkit tests. #3417 (@dalemugford)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Now syncing application fees with Stripe before recurring payments are charged to ensure that fees reflect whether the site has an active license key. #3403 (@dparker1005)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Improved accessibility for the hidden honeypot field on the checkout page. #3416 (@andrewlimaza)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Now using a MutationObserver instead of the deprecated `DOMSubtreeModified` event to detect changes to the checkout message container. #3386 (@getjohn)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Improved the error message wording for subscriptions with the level ID set to `0`. #3359 (@mircobabini)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Now trimming whitespace for user field options where only the value is provided. #3379 (@mircobabini)
* BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: Now avoiding extra whitespace in the payment description sent to PayPal Express. #3414 (@JarrydLong)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where membership expiration emails may show the incorrect level name for users who have multiple levels. #3347 (@MaximilianoRicoTabo)
* BUG FIX: Fixed a PHP error on the sales reports page and fixed some closing HTML tags that did not match. #3406 (@mircobabini)
* BUG FIX: Fixed an issue where application fees were not set correctly when setting up Stripe subscriptions. #3358 (@mircobabini)
* REFACTOR: Now using the Gocodebox_Banner_Notifier class to display banner notifications. #3399 (@brianhogg)
* DEPRECATED: No longer using crons for scheduled tasks and removed the `/scheduled/` directory. #3393 (@dalemugford)
* DEPRECATED: Marked the `pmpro_set_application_fee_percentage` filter and the reduced Stripe application fee as deprecated. #3403 (@dparker1005)

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 3.0 =
The PMPro v3.0 release will make irreversible changes to the structure of your membership site data. Please back up your database and ensure that all PMPro Add Ons are up to date before upgrading. For more information, please visit https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/pmpro-update-3-0/.
