Description

The Fixed Period Membership addon adds an expiration date field to the Paid Member Subscriptions subscription creation form, syncing member status with an internal timer and triggering automatic expiration on the exact date, without manual intervention. Perfect for those who offer access to time-limited online courses, seasonal events or promo plans with limited duration, this additional module makes subscription management more predictable and eliminates unauthorized recurring charges, easing administration for the site owner.

Key Features of Fixed Period Membership

  • Expiration Date Definition
    Adds an end-date field to the Paid Member Subscriptions plan creation and editing form.
  • Automatic Expiration
    Automatically revokes member access on the expiration date, without manual action.
  • Expiration Notification
    Sends an email to the user before the period ends, informing them of the subscription’s termination.
  • Renewal Status Disabled
    Prevents the system from generating recurring charges after the set expiration date.
  • Centralized Control Panel
    Displays, in admin, a column with each member’s expiration date, facilitating monitoring.

Benefits of Fixed Period Membership

  • Financial Predictability
    You know exactly when each subscription ends, avoiding surprise charges for the user.
  • No Manual Maintenance
    Automatic cancellation eliminates the need to remember and cancel subscriptions manually.
  • Lifecycle Control
    Set exact durations for each plan, tailoring to seasonal campaigns or time-fixed courses.
  • Transparent Experience
    The user knows in advance when access will end, increasing trust in the service.

Who Should Use Fixed Period Membership?

  • Those who sell access to time-limited online courses (e.g., 90 days of content).
  • You who offer seasonal promo plans (e.g., a summer subscription with fixed start and end dates).
  • Those who run subscription clubs with fixed periods (e.g., quarterly subscriptions without automatic renewal).

How to Download Fixed Period Membership

The Fixed Period Membership addon is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file and activate. The fixed-period feature will appear in each plan’s Paid Member Subscriptions settings, ready for immediate use.

Defining the Concept of Temporary Subscription

The Fixed Period Membership addresses a key gap in the Paid Member Subscriptions ecosystem: the ability to create plans that do not renew indefinitely. Instead of recurring cycles, you set clear start and end dates, which is essential for events, courses with specific dates or promotional offers. Automatic expiration frees you from repetitive admin tasks while the user enjoys a transparent experience without unexpected charges. This addon turns the core plugin into an even more versatile tool for niches that require specified time frames.

Frequently asked questions

Is Paid Member Subscriptions Fixed Period Membership GPL-licensed?

Yes. Paid Member Subscriptions Fixed Period Membership is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Paid Member Subscriptions Fixed Period Membership on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Paid Member Subscriptions Fixed Period Membership on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Paid Member Subscriptions Fixed Period Membership cost at Ultrapack?

Paid Member Subscriptions Fixed Period Membership costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Paid Member Subscriptions Fixed Period Membership include updates?

Yes. The current version of Paid Member Subscriptions Fixed Period Membership is 1.0.2, published at Ultrapack on Dec 8, 2021. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Paid Member Subscriptions Fixed Period Membership scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Paid Member Subscriptions Fixed Period Membership goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.