PMPro – Failed Payment Limit is a specialized WordPress extension that cancels member subscriptions after a specific number of failed payments. This plugin ensures that site owners can strictly define the threshold for payment failures before access is revoked. It automates the cleanup of inactive accounts where recurring billing has ceased to function.
WPExclusive members get access to Failed Payment Limit as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full Paid Memberships Pro collection →
What Is PMPro – Failed Payment Limit?
PMPro – Failed Payment Limit is developed by Paid Memberships Pro and is a membership plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the membership category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for digital creators and subscription businesses. The plugin addresses the specific need for automated churn management by monitoring recurring billing failures.
It solves the issue of members retaining access to premium content when their credit cards fail or subscriptions lapse at the gateway level. This is for site owners using gateways like Authorize.net or PayPal who need more granular control over the cancellation workflow.
PMPro – Failed Payment Limit Features
The feature set is built around automating the subscription lifecycle based on gateway payment status.
Automated Subscription Cancellation
The plugin cancels a user’s membership and their gateway subscription simultaneously when the failed payment limit is reached. This ensures that the WordPress site and the payment processor remain in sync. It prevents the “zombie subscription” problem where a member is active on the site but no longer paying. This is essential for membership site maintenance and revenue integrity.
Defined Failure Thresholds
Owners can set a custom constant for the number of allowed failures before the system triggers a cancellation. Typically, this is set between one and three failed payments depending on the business model. If a successful order occurs between failures, the counter resets, allowing for intermittent technical issues without penalizing loyal members.
Gateway Synchronization
Failed Payment Limit listens for specific gateway notifications to track payment status reliably. It specifically aids gateways like Authorize.net that do not always provide native automatic cancellation after multiple failures. For PayPal users, it can adjust the max failed payments limit effectively within the API request.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the Failed Payment Limit sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (Direct) | Included with PMPro Plans | 1-5 Sites | Support & Updates |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Failed Payment Limit + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Failed Payment Limit plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The plugin receives regular updates alongside the core Paid Memberships Pro ecosystem. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release to ensure compatibility with the latest WordPress and PMPro core versions.
How to Install
- Download the Failed Payment Limit .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Set the PMPRO_FAILED_PAYMENT_LIMIT constant in your functions.php or helper plugin.
Use Cases
High-Volume Subscription Sites
Sites with thousands of members can use this to automate the removal of members with expired or blocked credit cards without manual intervention. This streamlines the membership administration process significantly.
Authorize.net Gateway Management
Because Authorize.net does not have a native setting to auto-cancel subscriptions after a set number of failures, this plugin acts as the primary logic engine for handling dunning and cancellations.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Agencies can deploy this across client sites to ensure automated revenue protection. A WPExclusive membership makes this cost-effective across unlimited deployments.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Automates churn management for gateways lacking native dunning controls
- Prevents access to premium content for non-paying users
- Lightweight code that integrates directly with core PMPro hooks
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires defining a PHP constant for setup rather than a GUI setting
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is PMPro – Failed Payment Limit GPL Licensed?
Yes. PMPro – Failed Payment Limit 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 PMPro – Failed Payment Limit on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you PMPro – Failed Payment Limit plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
Explore the full Paid Memberships Pro collection → or browse all WordPress plugins →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PMPro – Failed Payment Limit do?
PMPro – Failed Payment Limit is a membership extension that monitors recurring payment failures from your gateway. Failed Payment Limit automatically cancels a user’s membership and their gateway subscription once a pre-defined limit of failed attempts is reached.
Is PMPro – Failed Payment Limit free?
The plugin is available as part of premium Paid Memberships Pro plans. Via WPExclusive, it is included in all membership tiers starting from $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of PMPro – Failed Payment Limit?
The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release as soon as it is available in the repository.
How much does PMPro – Failed Payment Limit cost?
Retail costs vary based on your PMPro license level. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month, which allow for unlimited site installations.
Is it legal to use PMPro – Failed Payment Limit via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms and legal requirements.
How do I change the number of failures for PMPro – Failed Payment Limit?
You must set a constant for PMPRO_FAILED_PAYMENT_LIMIT in your site’s functions.php or a helper plugin. Failed Payment Limit uses this value to determine exactly when to trigger the cancellation sequence.
