privatePlus

By default, WordPress only allows administrators and editors to view private posts. This WordPress plugin will allow you to determine which groups are able to see private posts by default. It will allow other authenticated users to view ‘private’ posts.

Updated April 13, 2008

privatePlus is now compatible with WordPress 2.5.  The latest version of WordPress made an adjustment in how pages are called.

Downloading

Version .92 (tar) (zip)
Updated April 13, 2008

Installation

  1. Upload to your plugins folder, usually wp-content/plugins/ and unzip the file.
  2. Activate the privatePlus plugin on the plugin screen.
  3. Go to ‘Options’ administration menu, select ‘privatePlus’ from the submenu. By default, Editors is the lowest user level to see Private Posts. Update this to the desired user level.

Donate

This plugin is released under the GPL. You can freely use it on personal or commerical blogs. If you enjoy this plugin and find it useful, consider leaving a small donation.

14 Comments


  1. privatePlus - WordPress Pluginsays:

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    ↓ Quote | PostedMarch 12, 2008, 7:22 am

  2. Junaidisays:

    I use this plug in, but when I choose “subscriber” role it said “Unable to update options”. Why? I want some posts available only for registered user.

    ↓ Quote | PostedMarch 18, 2008, 4:00 am

  3. Junaidisays:

    solved by comment this line:
    if ($_REQUEST[’privacyPlus_user_level’]) {
    if user level 0 (subscriber) then if logic turn false so it won’t proceed.

    ↓ Quote | PostedMarch 18, 2008, 4:12 am

  4. Brandon Petersensays:

    Thanks for the bug report! I fixed it by doing the following:

    I replaced:
    if ($_REQUEST[’privacyPlus_user_level’]) {

    With:
    if (isset($_REQUEST[’privacyPlus_user_level’])) {

    Now it will allow you to update the privacyPlus_user_level to the Subscriber level.

    ↓ Quote | PostedMarch 18, 2008, 5:51 am

  5. Jørgensays:

    Hi, I just made a test of your plugin with the new 2.5 version of wordpress and unfortunately it dosen’t seem to work.

    I tried to change the private level. The plugin reports settings are saved and it remembers the level correctly, but private posts remain hidden for everyone below editor-level.

    ↓ Quote | PostedApril 6, 2008, 7:24 am

  6. Brandon Petersensays:

    I have not installed and evaluated WordPress 2.5. I will try to do that this week and fix the privatePlus plugin. Until then, this plugin will only work with version 2.3.

    I apologize for the inconvenience, I’ll get to it as soon as I can.

    Brandon

    ↓ Quote | PostedApril 7, 2008, 6:40 am

  7. Danielsays:

    Brandon,

    Great plug-in. Looking forward to the update for 2.5. Thanks!

    Daniel

    ↓ Quote | PostedApril 10, 2008, 7:59 am

  8. Richardsays:

    Hi there - Great plugin, thank you. I’ll wait for the fix for 2.5 before installing it, but in the meantime, could you tell me please whether it works for private pages as well as private posts?

    Many thanks
    Best regards

    Richard

    ↓ Quote | PostedApril 11, 2008, 5:51 pm

  9. Brandon Petersensays:

    The plugin is now updated to be compatible with WordPress 2.5.

    This plugin does handle private pages, users of the appropriate level will be able to view pages that are marked as private. You may need to adjust the code in your template for your page navigation.

    Brandon Petersen

    ↓ Quote | PostedApril 13, 2008, 7:27 pm

  10. kathysays:

    hi!
    Is there any way one could modify the plugin so that the title and /or the excerpt are still viewable by all users???

    I was using the postlevels plugin but it seems that development stopped for wordpress 2.3 and up and now your plugin looks like the best alternative.

    If you know how to achieve this PLEASE let me know :)

    ↓ Quote | PostedApril 14, 2008, 12:00 am

  11. Danielsays:

    Hey Brandon, Thanks for the update. I’m still not able to let anyone below and editor view private pages/posts. Any thoughts? What code should I look at adjusting in my template? Thanks.

    ↓ Quote | PostedApril 14, 2008, 10:08 am

  12. stratersays:

    I’m using WP 2.3.3 and everything works except for the post page itself. “Sorry, but you are looking for something that isn’t here.” shows up once you go to the actual post’s page. Ideas?

    ↓ Quote | PostedApril 16, 2008, 6:25 pm

  13. stratersays:

    I shoudl have mentioned that this is only the case when users are subscribers. As contributers or higher it works perfectly.

    ↓ Quote | PostedApril 16, 2008, 6:39 pm

  14. Brandon Petersensays:

    Once I finish this semester (about May 5th), I will have be able to dedicate myself dedicate to the privatePlus plugin. Sorry for the delay, too many tests and papers to work on.

    ↓ Quote | PostedApril 18, 2008, 6:48 am

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