Description

The WPAdverts Restricted Categories addon adds a user role-based control layer to WPAdverts, defining which ad categories each profile (subscriber, contributor, author, editor) can view, publish, or manage in the directory. It is geared toward those who operate niche-segmented classifieds (real estate, vehicles, job listings) and need to reserve specific categories for particular advertiser groups or verified users, without exposing all options in the public submission form.

Main Features of Restricted Categories

  • Role-based restriction
    Defines which WPAdverts categories are available for each WordPress role.
  • Ad form filter
    Hides blocked categories in the new ad submission selector.
  • Public view control
    Prevents restricted categories from appearing in the listing and directory pages.
  • Category settings
    Allows selecting individually which roles have access to each registered category.
  • Native WPAdverts integration
    Fits into the base plugin’s settings screens without requiring code changes.

Benefits of Restricted Categories

  • Real directory segmentation
    Reserves niche classifieds for specific advertiser groups.
  • Less form noise
    Reduces the options list shown to each profile when publishing.
  • Granular editorial control
    Ensures that only authorized profiles publish in sensitive directory areas.
  • Distinct business models
    Enables paid plans based on access to premium categories.

Who Should Use Restricted Categories?

  • Those running classified directories with premium categories reserved for paying advertisers.
  • Those needing to separate individual advertisers from companies within the same WPAdverts.
  • Niche sites (real estate, automotive, job listings) that require approval before unlocking certain sections.
  • Those wishing to offer membership tiers with differentiated access to directory categories.

How to Download Restricted Categories

The Restricted Categories can be downloaded here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file and activate. With WPAdverts already active, the restrictions configuration appears on the directory category management screen.

For those maintaining a WPAdverts classified with access rules by profile, Restricted Categories fills an important gap in the base plugin, turning categories into a controlled feature instead of an open catalog. The result is a more organized directory, with publishing flows aligned to plans, roles, and distinct editorial approvals.

Frequently asked questions

Is WPAdverts Restricted Categories GPL-licensed?

Yes. WPAdverts Restricted Categories 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 WPAdverts Restricted Categories on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WPAdverts Restricted Categories 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 WPAdverts Restricted Categories cost at Ultrapack?

WPAdverts Restricted Categories 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 WPAdverts Restricted Categories include updates?

Yes. The current version of WPAdverts Restricted Categories is 1.0.2, published at Ultrapack on Oct 6, 2021. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WPAdverts Restricted Categories scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WPAdverts Restricted Categories goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.