Popup Builder Age Restriction is a professional verification extension designed to accurately validate website visitor age before granting access to specific content. This tool is essential for websites dealing with adult materials, alcohol, or tobacco products. By implementing a mandatory age gate, site owners can ensure legal compliance while maintaining a professional entry point.
WPExclusive members get access to Age Restriction as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full Popup Builder collection →
What Is Popup Builder Age Restriction?
Popup Builder Age Restriction is developed by Popup Builder and is a compliance plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the compliance category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for regulatory management and site security.
The plugin solves the problem of unauthorized minor access to restricted goods or sensitive content. It is built specifically for merchants in the alcohol, tobacco, CBD, and adult entertainment industries who need a reliable enforcement mechanism.
Popup Builder Age Restriction Features
The core feature set is built around providing a highly visible, unskippable barrier that hides website content until age requirements are met.
Advanced Content Masking
Age Restriction can hide the entire website content behind a visual veil. This ensures that no products or media are visible in the background before the user completes the verification process. This level of ecommerce accessibility control is vital for stores selling regulated items like cigarettes or alcohol.
Multiple Verification Methods
The plugin supports different ways to verify age, including date-of-birth input fields or simple confirmation buttons. Site owners can define a custom minimum age, such as 18 or 21, to match local jurisdictions. If a user is under the specified age, Age Restriction can automatically redirect them to a safe URL or a rejection page.
Visual Customization
Administrators can personalize the text, add branding logos, and incorporate background images to create a professional look. This ensures the age gate matches the website’s theme rather than looking like a generic system error. High-quality design options help improve the user experience even during a mandatory compliance step.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the Age Restriction sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Site | $29.00 / year | 1 Site | 1 Year Support/Updates |
| 2-5 Sites | $49.00 / year | 5 Sites | 1 Year Support/Updates |
| Unlimited Sites | $89.00 / year | Unlimited | 1 Year Support/Updates |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Age Restriction + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Age Restriction plus hundreds of other plugins and themes, which is typically less than the cost of one premium license.
Latest Version
The current version is 2.2. The plugin receives regular updates to ensure compatibility with modern WordPress cores. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each developer release.
How to Install
- Download the Age Restriction .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to the Popup Builder menu to create a new popup type titled “Age Restriction”
- Configure your minimum age requirement and redirection behavior in the popup settings
Use Cases
Regulated Ecommerce Shops
Sellers of alcohol, tobacco, or vaping products can use this to meet legal age-check requirements with a simple ecommerce gateway.
Adult Entertainment Platforms
Websites hosting mature content can effectively hide previews from minors and require birthdate confirmation before entry.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Agencies serving diverse clients in various industries can deploy Age Restriction across their portfolio. With a WPExclusive membership, developers can secure multiple sites without purchasing separate annual licenses for each niche domain.
vs Alternatives
| Feature | Age Restriction | Common Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Birth Field | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Site Veil Mode | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Custom Redirection | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Starting Price | $29.00 | Free/Subscription |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
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Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Accurate auditing of website visitors before content exposure
- Simple redirection logic for users under the age limit
- Professional visual veil options for total privacy
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires the core Popup Builder plugin version 4.0 or higher to function
- Verification is only as accurate as the data provided by the visitor
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is Popup Builder Age Restriction GPL Licensed?
Yes. Popup Builder Age Restriction is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get Popup Builder Age Restriction on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you Popup Builder Age Restriction plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Popup Builder Age Restriction do?
Popup Builder Age Restriction is an extension used to verify a visitor’s biological age before granting access to site content. It helps website owners in niche industries like alcohol or tobacco comply with age-related regulations by showing a mandatory barrier.
Is Popup Builder Age Restriction free?
The plugin is a premium extension of the Popup Builder suite. While there is no free version of this specific extension on the official store, WPExclusive members can access it within their monthly plan starting at $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of Popup Builder Age Restriction?
The current version is 2.2. The plugin is actively maintained, and WPExclusive members always receive the most current release as soon as it is vetted.
How much does Popup Builder Age Restriction cost?
Retail pricing starts at $29 for a single site and goes up to $89 for unlimited sites. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use Popup Builder Age Restriction via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files, operating fully within GPL terms.
Can Age Restriction redirect underage users?
Yes, the plugin allows administrators to specify a URL where visitors under the required age will be redirected automatically, ensuring they cannot bypass the restriction.
