Types Access is a role management and access control plugin that lets you choose exactly what different users can do on your WordPress site. It allows administrators to assign specific privileges to user types and create entirely custom roles without writing code. This plugin is essential for anyone building membership sites or complex content portals.
WPExclusive members get access to Types Access as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full Premium Plugins collection →
What Is Types Access?
Types Access is developed by Premium Plugins and is a membership and security plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the membership category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for controlling content visibility and site permissions.
The plugin solves the complexity of the native WordPress permissions system by providing a visual interface to manage user capabilities. It is designed for site owners who need to restrict access to specific pages, custom post types, or even individual elements within a single page.
Types Access Features
The feature set is built around granular control over content visibility and backend administrative capabilities.
Granular Content Control
Types Access makes it easy to build membership sites by choosing what to display to users who lack read access. You can control visibility for entire pages or specific elements inside each page. This allows for “teaser” content strategies where only members see the full details of a post, helping with membership site monetization.
Custom Role Management
The plugin lets you define your own roles and choose exactly what these roles can do in the WordPress admin area. You can adjust the level of the role to match built-in WordPress roles or manually toggle specific capabilities. This feature is vital for sites that require distinct access levels for editors, contributors, or custom staff roles.
Admin Screen Permissions
Types Access provides fine-grained controls over the WordPress dashboard. You can choose which admin screens a new user role can reach and which actions they are permitted to perform. This prevents users from accidentally changing settings or accessing sensitive data in the backend.
WooCommerce and WPML Integration
The plugin integrates with WPML and WooCommerce to manage capabilities in plain English. You can create custom roles specifically for managing multilingual content or e-commerce products without giving full administrator rights. This simplifies the workflow for store managers and translation teams alike.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the Types Access sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toolset Account | Varies | 1-Unlimited | Types Access + Toolset Components |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Types Access + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Types Access plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The plugin receives regular updates to ensure compatibility with the latest WordPress core features. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release to maintain site security and stability.
How to Install
- Download the Types Access .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to the Toolset or Access menu in the admin sidebar
- Begin creating custom roles or adjusting read permissions on individual post pages
Use Cases
Subscription and Paid Content Portals
Types Access is ideal for membership scenarios where you need to hide premium sections of a page. You can show a summary to the public and reserve the full detailed content for paying subscribers only.
Multi-Author Environments
On websites with many contributors, you can use Types Access to restrict what authors can see in the backend. This limits access to plugin settings or other sensitive areas, keeping the focus strictly on content creation.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Developers use Types Access via WPExclusive to lock down site settings for clients. This ensures clients can manage their content without accidentally breaking the site’s structural configuration or plugin settings.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Simplifies complex WordPress permission inter-dependencies automatically
- No code solution for creating and managing custom user roles
- Integrates natively with WPML and WooCommerce admin screens
⚠️ Limitations
- Primarily designed to work within the Toolset ecosystem for maximum efficiency
- Requires manual configuration of content groups for specific page-level restrictions
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is Types Access GPL Licensed?
Yes. Types Access 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 Types Access on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you Types Access plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Types Access do?
Types Access is a permissions management plugin used to control user roles and content visibility. It allows you to create custom roles and restrict access to specific parts of your site based on user level.
Is Types Access free?
Types Access is a premium plugin part of the Toolset suite. However, it is available to WPExclusive members as part of their $9.99/month access plan.
What is the latest version of Types Access?
The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release after it is officially published by the developers.
How much does Types Access cost?
Retail pricing is usually part of a Toolset bundle. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use Types Access via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
Can I manage WooCommerce permissions with Types Access?
Yes, Types Access integrates with WooCommerce admin options, allowing you to create custom roles for shop managers in plain English without granting full site access.
