The WooCommerce Private Store plugin allows you to restrict access to your online store so that only registered users can view certain content. Here are the main features and functionalities it offers:
Core Features:
- Access Restriction: Privatize the entire website or specific parts such as products, product groups, tags, or pages.
- User Registration Requirement: Guests are prompted to log in or register to view the private content.
- Manual User Approval: Admins can manually approve new user registrations before granting access.
- Login/Registration Forms: Customize default or personalized WooCommerce login or registration forms.
- Email Notifications: Notify customers via email when their account is activated or disabled.
Additional Features:
- Granular Control: Choose between privatizing the entire site or specific items, groups, tags, or pages for guest users.
- Country-Specific Privatization: Optionally restrict access to items, groups, tags, or pages based on specific countries for guest users.
The plugin essentially allows you to create a private shopping experience, ensuring that only registered users can access certain parts of your online store. This level of control over content visibility helps in creating exclusive access or gated content for your customers.