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  • WPCreator – The Ultimate WordPress Membership Plugin for Creators and Businesses

    WPCreator – The Ultimate WordPress Membership Plugin for Creators and Businesses

    Whether you’re a content creator, coach, educator, or run a digital business — WPCreator is the all-in-one WordPress membership plugin that helps you build a seamless and flexible subscription system powered by WooCommerce.

    Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, WPCreator empowers you to control access, monetize your content, and manage subscribers — all from your WordPress dashboard.

    🎯 Why Choose WPCreator?

    WPCreator isn’t just another plugin. It’s a carefully crafted, developer-friendly solution packed with powerful features that offer complete control over your membership system.

    Whether you’re offering exclusive content, premium communities, or coaching sessions — WPCreator makes managing members and subscriptions effortless and intuitive.

    ✨ Features That Make WPCreator Stand Out

    • Create Custom Membership Plans – Use WooCommerce products to define unique subscription packages.
    • Frontend Membership Dashboard – Users can manage subscriptions, view history, and monitor their membership access from a central dashboard.
    • Access Control – Easily restrict access to posts, pages, or custom post types using metabox fields.
    • WooCommerce Integrated – Handle coupons, payments, cancellations, and refunds through WooCommerce’s reliable system.
    • Membership Cancellation & Logging – Automatically log subscriptions or cancellation actions.
    • Developer Hooks & Filters – Extend plugin behavior with well-documented actions and filters.

    🧩 Flexible & Extendable

    WPCreator is designed to grow with your needs. While the basic version is powerful, upcoming Pro Add-ons will unlock advanced capabilities such as:

    • One-on-one text, audio, or video support for members
    • Custom onboarding fields for member profiles
    • Drip content scheduling
    • Advanced usage analytics and reporting

    📘 How to Get Started with WPCreator

    Getting started is simple and quick. Just follow these steps:

    1. Install and activate the WPCreator plugin.
    2. Ensure WooCommerce is installed and configured.
    3. Create WooCommerce products and mark them as membership packages.
    4. Use the shortcode [wpcm_dashboard] on a page to display the user dashboard.
    5. Use metabox fields on the posts, pages, or custom post types to limit content visibility to specific membership packages.

    🚀 Try WPCreator Today

    If you’re looking for a reliable, customizable, and developer-friendly membership solution for WordPress — look no further than WPCreator.

    Start building your member-driven platform today with a plugin that grows with your business!

    👉 Download WPCreator now and transform your WordPress site into a powerful subscription platform.

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  • 12 Most In-Demand Custom WordPress Plugins Buyers Want in 2025

    The demand for custom WordPress plugins is skyrocketing as businesses seek tailored solutions to enhance their websites. Whether you’re a freelancer or an agency, knowing what buyers need can help you create high-value plugins that sell.

    Here are the 12 most in-demand types of WordPress plugins buyers frequently request:

    1. E-Commerce & WooCommerce Customization

    With WooCommerce powering millions of online stores, buyers often need custom enhancements:

    • Custom Checkout Fields & Process Modifications (e.g., conditional fields, custom payment gateways)
    • Dynamic Pricing & Discounts (e.g., role-based pricing, BOGO offers)
    • Subscription & Membership Plugins (e.g., recurring payments, restricted content)
    • Product Add-ons & Customization (e.g., product configurators, custom engraving options)

    2. Booking & Appointment Systems

    Service-based businesses require custom booking solutions, such as:

    • Advanced Booking Plugins (multi-vendor booking, dynamic pricing)
    • Doctor, Lawyer, or Salon Appointments (calendar integration, SMS/email reminders)
    • Event Management Plugins (ticketing, attendee management)

    3. LMS (Learning Management System) & Course Management

    With online learning booming, course creators need:

    • LearnDash or LifterLMS Customization (dynamic certificates, unique course enrollment rules)
    • Gamification & Engagement Plugins (badges, points, leaderboards)
    • Student Progress Tracking & Analytics (detailed reports, learning paths)

    4. Membership & User Role Management

    Custom membership functionalities include:

    • Custom User Role Plugins (multi-tier memberships, front-end login/dashboard)
    • Content Restriction Plugins (restrict pages based on user roles or subscriptions)
    • Multi-Vendor & Directory Plugins (marketplace membership systems)

    5. SEO & Performance Optimization

    Websites need speed and ranking improvements:

    • Custom SEO Plugins (schema markup, bulk meta updates)
    • Image Optimization & Lazy Loading (auto image compression, WebP conversion)
    • Caching & Speed Optimization (advanced caching beyond WP Rocket or W3TC)

    6. Custom Dashboard & Admin Enhancements

    For a better admin experience:

    • White-Label Admin Panels (custom branding for clients)
    • Advanced Analytics & Reporting Dashboards (WooCommerce sales reports, user activity logs)
    • Role-Based Admin Interface Customization (simplified UI for non-tech users)

    7. Payment Gateway & Subscription Management

    Businesses need flexible payment solutions:

    • Custom Payment Integrations (local payment gateways, crypto payments)
    • Donation & Crowdfunding Plugins (recurring donations, donation goals)
    • Multi-Currency Support (auto currency switch based on location)

    8. Social & Community Plugins

    For better engagement and networking:

    • Social Login & Registration Enhancements (Google/Facebook login, OTP verification)
    • User Reviews & Reputation Systems (verified reviews, star ratings)
    • Custom Social Networking Features (BuddyPress or PeepSo add-ons)

    9. Custom Post Types & Content Management

    For niche content structures:

    • Custom Directory & Listings (business directories, real estate listings)
    • Job Board & Resume Submission (job portals, candidate management)
    • Knowledge Base & Documentation Plugins (interactive FAQs, wiki-style articles)

    10. AI & Automation Plugins

    AI-driven solutions are trending:

    • AI Chatbots & Support Systems (AI-powered FAQs, WhatsApp bots)
    • Content Generation & Auto Blogging (AI-generated posts, auto-import from RSS)
    • Automated Lead Collection & CRM Integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce integrations)

    11. Security & Compliance Plugins

    Web security is a top concern:

    • GDPR & Privacy Compliance Plugins (cookie consent, data request handling)
    • Custom Login & Two-Factor Authentication (OTP, biometric login)
    • Firewall & Anti-Spam Solutions (custom security rules, brute-force attack prevention)

    12. API & Third-Party Integrations

    Connecting WordPress with external tools:

    • Custom API Connections (sync with CRMs, automation tools)
    • Zapier & No-Code Automation Plugins (webhook triggers, task automation)
    • Multi-Platform Synchronization (syncing WordPress with Shopify, Etsy, Google Sheets)

    Final Thoughts

    If you’re a WordPress developer, focusing on these high-demand plugin categories can help you attract more buyers. Whether on Fiverr, Upwork, or your own store, custom solutions are in demand. Which of these plugins will you develop next?

  • How to Create a Custom Store Categories Page in WordPress Without a Child Theme

    If you’re using the ClipMyDeals theme for your WordPress website and need a custom store categories page, you might initially consider modifying the theme files. However, creating a child theme can sometimes lead to unwanted styling changes. To avoid this, we can develop a simple custom plugin to achieve the same functionality while keeping the theme intact.

    In this blog post, we’ll cover:

    • Fetching store categories dynamically
    • Displaying them in a responsive grid layout
    • Filtering stores based on selected categories
    • Sorting store categories alphabetically

    Step 1: Creating a Custom Plugin Instead of a Child Theme

    Instead of modifying theme files, follow these steps to create a simple plugin:

    1. Create a folder inside wp-content/plugins/ named custom-store-categories.
    2. Inside this folder, create a file named custom-store-categories.php.
    3. Open the file and add the following plugin header:
    <?php
/*
Plugin Name: Custom Store Categories
Plugin URI: https://codoplex.com
Description: A simple plugin to display store categories with store counts in a grid layout.
Version: 1.0
Author: Junaid Hassan
Author URI: https://codoplex.com
License: GPL2
*/
    1. Now, we’ll add the core functionality inside this file.

    Step 2: Fetching and Displaying Store Categories

    To fetch and display store categories dynamically, add this code to custom-store-categories.php:

    function cmd_store_categories_shortcode() {
    ob_start();
    global $wpdb;

    if (isset($_GET['store_category'])) {
        $selected_category = sanitize_text_field($_GET['store_category']);

        $args = array(
            'taxonomy'   => 'stores',
            'hide_empty' => false,
            'meta_query' => array(
                array(
                    'key'     => 'store_category',
                    'value'   => $selected_category,
                    'compare' => 'LIKE'
                )
            )
        );

        $stores = get_terms($args);

        if (!empty($stores) && !is_wp_error($stores)) {
            echo '<div class="row">';
            foreach ($stores as $store) {
                echo '<div class="col-6 col-sm-4 col-md-3 col-lg-2">';
                echo '<h2>' . esc_html($store->name) . '</h2>';
                echo '</div>';
            }
            echo '</div>';
        } else {
            echo '<p>No stores found in this category.</p>';
        }
    } else {
        $stores = get_terms(array(
            'taxonomy'   => 'stores',
            'hide_empty' => false,
        ));

        $store_categories = [];

        foreach ($stores as $store) {
            $store_meta = cmd_get_taxonomy_options($store->term_id, 'stores');
            if (!empty($store_meta['store_category'])) {
                $categories = explode(',', strtolower($store_meta['store_category']));
                foreach ($categories as $category) {
                    $category = trim($category);
                    if (!isset($store_categories[$category])) {
                        $store_categories[$category] = 1;
                    } else {
                        $store_categories[$category]++;
                    }
                }
            }
        }

        if (!empty($store_categories)) {
            ksort($store_categories, SORT_NATURAL | SORT_FLAG_CASE); // Sorting alphabetically
            echo '<div class="row justify-content-center p-1 px-2 g-3">';
            foreach ($store_categories as $category => $count) {
                echo '<div class="col-6 col-sm-4 col-md-3 col-lg-2">';
                echo '<a href="?store_category=' . urlencode($category) . '" class="cmd-taxonomy-card card h-100 p-2 rounded-4 shadow-sm">';
                echo '<div class="card-body text-center">';
                echo '<h6 class="fw-bold">' . esc_html($category) . '</h6>';
                echo '<small>' . esc_html($count) . ' Stores</small>';
                echo '</div></a></div>';
            }
            echo '</div>';
        } else {
            echo '<p>No store categories found.</p>';
        }
    }
    return ob_get_clean();
}
add_shortcode('store_categories', 'cmd_store_categories_shortcode');

    Step 3: Sorting Store Categories Alphabetically

    To display categories in alphabetical order, we use the ksort() function:

    ksort($store_categories, SORT_NATURAL | SORT_FLAG_CASE);

    This ensures that category names are sorted correctly regardless of case sensitivity.

    Step 4: Adding the Shortcode to a Page

    1. Save and activate the plugin from the WordPress admin panel.
    2. Create a new page and add this shortcode:
    [store_categories]

    This will render store categories in a grid layout with clickable links to filter stores by category.

    Final Thoughts

    By following this approach, we: ✅ Avoid modifying the theme or using a child theme. ✅ Ensure that store categories display correctly. ✅ Enable filtering stores by category dynamically. ✅ Keep the store categories sorted alphabetically.

    This lightweight plugin keeps your WordPress setup clean while providing a fully functional store categories page.

    Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or improvements! 🚀

  • CODOWPPOSTS – Features and HowTo Guide – WordPress Plugin

    CODOWPPOSTS is a WordPress plugin to show posts, pages, or custom posts on the frontend in tabular format with client-side filters and pagination. Select post type, add/re-order/delete columns with post attributes e.g. title, excerpt, author, category, or any custom post meta boxes. Define column widths, link permalinks, enable/disable client-side filters for each column. Define number of posts per page (default: 10) with client-side pagination functionality.

    The plugin is reviewed by the CodeCanyon team and is approved and published on the CodeCanyon marketplace.

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    Features

    1. Select post type (post, page or custom post type)
    2. Add/edit/delete any number of post tables
    3. Dynamic post table columns
    4. Column drag/drop ordering/positioning
    5. Column titles
    6. Column meta (data source)
    7. Support to use built-in attributes as data source e.g. title, excerpt, author, category etc.
    8. Support to use custom meta boxes registered with the selected post type as data source
    9. Define column width
    10. Enable/disable column filtering
    11. Number of posts per page (default: 10)
    12. Client-side filtering
    13. Client-side pagination
    14. Post table shortcodes

    How To Use It?

    1. Purchase, download and install the plugin
    2. Visit CODOWPPOSTS -> Post Tables -> Add New to define a new post table for any post type
    3. Configure the attributes and publish the post table
    4. Every published post table will have a shortcode that can be used on any page or wherever the shortcodes can be added

    Screenshots:

    Backend Settings
    Frontend View

    That’s all! Please let us know in case of any questions or concerns. Thanks

  • WordPress Plugin Development Boilerplate

    Another contribution to the open-source community. We have developed and released a boilerplate template to develop a new WordPress plugin using Object Oriented Programming (OOP) approach. If you are a WordPress developer and want to develop a custom WordPress plugin from scratch, then this boilerplate may act as a good starting point for your new WordPress plugin.

    Folder Structure

    The boilerplate code is very well structured and organized into folders based on the type of functionality. Following is the folder structure of the boilerplate plugin:

    • assets
      • images
      • css
      • js
    • includes
      • admin
        • class-codowppb-admin.php (handle admin-specific functionality)
      • common
        • class-codowppb-common.php (handle common functionality for both admin and frontend)
      • public
        • class-codowppb-public.php (handle public facing functionality)
      • class-codowppb.php (handle core functionality of the plugin)
    • codowppb.php (main plugin file)
    • index.php
    • LICENSE.txt
    • README.md
    • README.txt
    • uninstall.php

    As can be seen from the folder structure that we have organized the folders and classes so that the functionality is loaded conditionally based on the requirements. This feature makes the plugin more organized and optimized in terms of performance.

    Features

    • Object Oriented Programming (OOP) approach
    • Folders and Classes are organised based on the type of functionality i.e. public-facing or admin-specific
    • Assets (CSS and JS) are included and properly enqueued for admin, public, and common functionality
    • Admin settings page functionality is also added to add an admin page menu for the plugin

    How To Use It?

    • Clone/download the github repository inside the wp-content/plugins folder
    • Replace the ‘codowppb’ word with your plugin name in all files, file names or folder names etc.
    • Add/modify the relevant codes according to your custom requirements

    The boilerplate plugin is hosted on GitHub as a public repository and will be updated with more features soon. The suggestions and recommendations are welcome! Thanks

  • Demo – UniLMS – A Learning Management System – WordPress Plugin

    In this post, we will have a demo of our learning management system known as UniLMS which is shipped as a WordPress plugin. We will discuss the main features, modules, and components of the plugin. We will also test the modules and features of the plugin by creating dummy data.

    What is UniLMS?

    UniLMS is a learning management system developed for universities, schools, colleges, academies or any other type of institutes to manage their day-to-day activities. The software is shipped as a plugin that can be used on any WordPress website.

    Modules/ Components of UniLMS

    Following is a list of main modules/ components of UniLMS plugin

    1. Dashboard Module
    2. Students Module
    3. Teachers Module
    4. Classes Module
    5. Courses Module
    6. Course Files Module
    7. Activities Module
    8. Quizzes Module
    9. Assignments Module
    10. Attendance Module
    11. Result Card Module
    12. Time Table Module

    When the plugin is installed and activated, there will be a new menu item (UniLMS Pro) in the left sidebar of the WordPress dashboard. From there the admin can access all modules of the plugin.

    Before diving into the demo of the plugin, let’s discuss the main features of each module of the UniLMS plugin.

    Dashboard Module – UniLMS

    • The dashboard page shows statistics of each module e.g. total number of approved faculty members, total courses, total classes, etc.
    • The dashboard page briefly explains the features of all available modules of the UniLMS plugin
    • The dashboard page also provides a quick guide to setup and configure different modules of the plugin

    Teachers Module – UniLMS

    • Teachers can register themselves using the teacher registration page (added automatically when the plugin is activated) or admin can add teachers using UniLMS Pro -> Teachers -> Add New
    • When a teacher registers to the website, then he/she cannot log in to the website until an admin approves it
    • A teacher can create/edit new courses, lectures, activities(quizzes, assignments, midterm exams, final term exam, projects and add marks for these activities), questions, attendances, course files, and students
    • Any content created by teachers is not published until an admin review it
    • A faculty page is also created automatically (when the plugin is activated), listing all faculty members linking to their profile pages
    • Any teacher can view his/her profile by visiting the teacher profile page (added automatically when the plugin is activated). The profile page shows personal details, assigned courses and time table of the teacher.

    Students Module – UniLMS

    • Students can register to the website as a standard user
    • Admin can approve student profile by reviewing it and assigning him ‘UniLMS Student’ role by editing his/her profile
    • Once a student is assigned UniLMS Student role, then he/she can log in to the website and add/edit details like department, class, registration number, etc. by visiting profile page in the backend of the website
    • After adding details in the profile, user can visit the Student Dashboard page which is automatically created when UniLMS plugin is activated
    • At the Student Dashboard page, the student can see his/her information and also he/she can view results of all activities (quizzes, assignments, midterm, final term, final result, etc.)

    Classes Module – UniLMS

    • Admin can add new classes or update/delete existing ones
    • Admin can assign courses to each class
    • Admin can also generate a class-specific time table from the complete time table
    • Any student can view each class details from the front end of the website

    Courses Module – UniLMS

    • Admin, as well as teachers, can create new courses
    • Courses created by teachers are not published until reviewed by admin
    • Admin can edit/delete all courses while teachers can only edit their own courses
    • Teachers cannot even delete their own courses
    • When UniLMS plugin is activated, then a new page titled UNILMS Courses is automatically created which lists all courses in a tabular format
    • Course contents, of the course created by the teacher, are generated using the lectures and activities created by the teacher
    • Course author can define sessional marks %, midterm exam %, final term exam %, and grad policy, etc.
    • Course author can generate course specific time table from the complete time table

    Lectures Module – UniLMS

    • Admin, as well as teachers, can create new lectures while teachers can only edit their own lectures
    • These lectures can be added to the course contents of the course
    • Each lecture is assigned to a particular course
    • A teacher can share all necessary details or resource materials with each lecture

    Activities Module – UniLMS

    • Activities include quizzes, assignments, midterm exams, final term exams, projects, class participation, etc.
    • A teacher can assign questions to activities like quizzes, midterm exam or final term exam
    • A teacher can select whether this activity will count in sessionals marks or not
    • Each activity’s marks can be added for each student
    • These activities can be viewed publically except the fact that questions will not be visible publically. On public pages of these activities, details like activity max marks, submission date, or activity result are shown

    Questions Module – UniLMS

    • Both admin and teachers can create new questions while teachers can only edit/use their own questions while preparing quizzes
    • Mcqs, true/false, short questions, and long questions are the options available as question type
    • Max marks and correct option can also be defined for questions of type MCQs or true/false

    Attendance Module – UniLMS

    • Both admin and teachers can create new attendance while teachers can only edit/use their own attendances while preparing course files
    • Attendance date, class, course, activity and students list to mark attendance are some of the options available
    • Attendances are used while preparing course files or to give attendance marks to the students

    Course File Module – UniLMS

    • A Course file includes grading policy, course contents, course plan, instructor log, student log, quizzes, assignments, sessionals, midterm exam, final term exam, attendance sheet and the final result of that course
    • Each course file part is automatically generated by specifying class and course
    • Each course file can also be seen publically on the front side of the website
    • Archive page and single page of each course file are publically visible to anyone
    • A teacher can printout each part of the course file from admin or front end side of the website

    Time Table Module – UniLMS

    • Admin can generate random time table automatically
    • Time table can be generated from courses, classes and faculty members added inside UniLMS plugin
    • Admin can also generate a custom time table for custom courses, classes, and faculty members
    • Time slots, day slots, and room slots are defined for each time table
    • Time table also shows empty slots which can be used to arrange supplementary classes
    • Time tables can also be shown publically so that students can see their time table by visiting the website

    Settings Module – UniLMS

    • Admin can define institute logo which can be used while printing course files or any other documents

    Video Demo – UniLMS

    Video Demo – UniLMS – Learning Management System – WordPress Plugin