MeterWall is a metered paywall plugin for WordPress publishers: readers get N free articles per month, then see a soft registration wall and WooCommerce subscription upsell.
Features
Configurable Meter — Set the number of free articles per month and choose a reset period.
Content Selection — Protect all posts, selected categories, or specific posts.
Soft Registration Wall — Allow 1-2 anonymous reads before prompting for signup.
WooCommerce Integration — Link a subscription product and auto-redirect when limits are reached.
Visitor Tracking — Track anonymous visitors via cookies and registered users via user meta.
Paywall Customization — Edit paywall messaging, headlines, and button text easily.
How it works
Install and activate the MeterWall plugin.
Install and activate the MeterWall plugin.
Configure the number of free articles and reset period in settings.
Select which content to protect and link a WooCommerce subscription product.
Visitors read free articles until they reach the limit.
Prompt users to sign up for a subscription via a soft registration wall.
Requirements
WordPress 6.0 or newer
PHP 7.4 or newer
Tested up to WordPress 6.6
Installation
Upload the plugin zip file through the WordPress admin.
Activate the plugin from the Plugins screen.
Go to Settings → MeterWall Metered Paywall to configure options.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the settings?
Settings can be found under Settings → MeterWall Metered Paywall.
Does this work without WooCommerce?
Yes, MeterWall functions independently; WooCommerce is optional.
Is anonymous visitor tracking private?
Yes, it only stores non-personal data like read counts and post IDs.
Can I customize the paywall message?
Yes, you can edit headlines, messages, and button text.
What happens when the free articles are used up?
Users will see a prompt to subscribe via WooCommerce.
