WPMUDEV Pay Per View

Description

The Pay Per View blocks WordPress content segments behind a paywall, requiring payment to unlock reading of posts, pages, or specific areas marked in the editor. Targeted at those who publish premium content (investigative journalism, in-depth tutorials, technical reports) and want to charge per individual view without building a full subscription system, the plugin turns each article into a directly billable item within the WordPress dashboard.

Key Features of Pay Per View

• Selective content blocking
  Marks sections or entire posts to remain hidden until the visitor completes payment.
• Per-visit billing
  Releases the selected content for a configured period after transaction confirmation.
• PayPal processing
  Receives payment directly into the publisher’s account without relying on a proprietary intermediary gateway.
• Pricing per content
  Each post, page, or block can have a custom price defined on the edit screen.
• Reader session control
  Records unlocked access by cookie or logged-in user, preventing duplicate charges within the active window.

Benefits of Pay Per View

• Direct article monetization
  Allows charging for each published piece without creating a recurring subscription plan.
• Alternative to a closed paywall
  Unlocks content only for those who truly want to pay for that specific item.
• External platform independence
  Keeps reader, billing, and content within WordPress itself, without redirecting to third-party portals.
• Flexible pricing by relevance
  Adjusts each content’s value based on depth, exclusivity, or audience demand.

Who Should Use Pay Per View?

• Those who publish longform reporting, analysis, or investigative journalism and want to charge per occasional reading.
• Targeted at those who produce in-depth technical tutorials, sector reports, or paid text research.
• For those who maintain an authorial blog with episodes, chapters, or written lessons sold individually.

How to Download Pay Per View

The Pay Per View is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate. Configuration options are accessible in the plugin menu within the admin panel immediately after activation.

For publications that rely on direct content sales, Pay Per View functions as an ad-hoc billing layer over WordPress itself, without requiring migration to external paywall platforms. The concept of a minimal billable unit (the post, page, or section) is particularly suited to independent newsrooms and creators who prefer to price each piece rather than lock readers into a recurring monthly plan.

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