Description

The Restrict User Signups addon blocks unwanted registrations in UsersWP forms, applying filters by email domain, allowlists or denylists, and time windows to open or close registrations. It is aimed at those maintaining closed communities, corporate networks or professional directories and needing precise control over who enters the site’s user base without resorting to manual adjustments or extra moderation plugins.

Main Features of Restrict User Signups

  • Email domain filter
    Allows or blocks registrations based on the domain entered in the signup form.
  • Allowlists and Denylists
    Creates allowlists and denylists of emails or domains applied in real time during registration.
  • Scheduled Signup Windows
    Sets opening and closing dates to automatically enable or pause new registrations.
  • Custom Block Messages
    Displays custom text to the rejected user, explaining the reason for refusal.
  • Configuration in the UsersWP panel
    Adds a rules section within the base plugin’s own configuration screens.

Benefits of Restrict User Signups

  • More Qualified Community
    Reduces fake, disposable, or off-target registrations intended for the site.
  • Less Manual Moderation
    Automates acceptance and rejection decisions that previously required case-by-case review.
  • Control of Recruitment Windows
    Allows opening registrations for campaigns and closing them without uninstalling anything from the site.
  • Access aligned with internal rules
    Ensures that only profiles meeting the defined criteria can complete the registration.

Who is Restrict User Signups Intended For?

  • Those who run restricted professional directories for partner companies or specific domains.
  • Aimed at those maintaining closed communities and wanting to block disposable emails or off-niche addresses.
  • Those who need to open and close registrations on specified dates, such as classes, events, or recruitment rounds.

How to Download Restrict User Signups

The Restrict User Signups is available for download here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file and activate in WordPress. The restriction options then appear within UsersWP’s settings right after activation.

UsersWP-based sites often need to restrict registrations to preserve community quality or meet eligibility criteria. This add-on consolidates acceptance rules into a single panel, eliminates the need for generic moderation plugins, and keeps the signup flow cohesive with other core plugin features, streamlining daily administration of who joins and who stays out.

Frequently asked questions

Is UsersWP Restrict User Signups GPL-licensed?

Yes. UsersWP Restrict User Signups 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 UsersWP Restrict User Signups on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install UsersWP Restrict User Signups 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 UsersWP Restrict User Signups cost at Ultrapack?

UsersWP Restrict User Signups 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 UsersWP Restrict User Signups include updates?

Yes. The current version of UsersWP Restrict User Signups is 1.2.5, published at Ultrapack on Jul 17, 2025. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is UsersWP Restrict User Signups scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of UsersWP Restrict User Signups goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.