Is Restrict Content Pro overkill for a small course site?
Restrict Content Pro is a good membership plugin. If all you need is for Lesson 2 to open three days after Lesson 1, it is solving a different problem than the one you have.
How to gate WordPress content by date without WooCommerce
Most content-gating plugins require WooCommerce because they were built for e-commerce first. Date-based gating needs a date and a rule — not a shopping cart.
Best WordPress drip content plugins 2025: free and paid compared
MemberPress, LearnDash, Restrict Content Pro, WooCommerce Memberships, and a free lightweight pick — compared honestly by use case and price.
MemberPress alternative: free WordPress content drip for simple courses
MemberPress is powerful — but $179/year is a lot when you only need drip content. Here’s when the free lightweight alternative is the smarter choice.