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MyThemeShop Content Locker Pro WordPress Plugin

Name: MyThemeShop Content Locker Pro WordPress Plugin 1.0.16
Brand: MyThemeShop
SKU: 9973
Price: 4.25 USD
Availability: InStock

Version 1.0.16

SKU: 9973

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Product details

Version on file: 1.0.16
Developer: MyThemeShop
Type: Plugin
Released: July 20, 2017
License: GPL
Live demo: View the developer's demo

About MyThemeShop Content Locker Pro WordPress Plugin 1.0.16

MyThemeShop Content Locker Pro is a WordPress plugin that locks part of a post or page until the visitor does something in return. The listing describes it as a way to exchange reads for likes or logins, to gain shares and to grow a mailing list.

The idea suits writers and site owners whose content is worth a small action. You choose what to lock, and the visitor unlocks it. The listing gives no list of supported social networks or email services, so check the documentation in the package for what is available.

The file on record is version 1.0.16 from July 2017, and the original listing notes that no updates are provided. Social networks and email services have changed their sign-in and sharing tools since then, so test every unlock method on a staging site before relying on it.

Key features

Content locking: Hides chosen content until the visitor completes an action.
Reads for likes: Described as a way to trade access to content for likes and shares.
Reads for logins: Can also ask visitors to log in before they read.
Mailing list growth: Described as a way to expand your email list.
MyThemeShop plugin: Made by MyThemeShop, whose products are built for WordPress blogs and news sites.

Is it right for you?

A good fit for

Bloggers who want more shares or likes on selected posts
Sites that want to collect email addresses in exchange for extra content

Look elsewhere if

Sites that need a paid paywall, since the listing doesn't mention payments

How to install MyThemeShop Content Locker Pro WordPress Plugin 1.0.16

1
Download the file
Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.
2
Upload it to WordPress
In your dashboard go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin and choose the zip.
3
Install and activate
Click Install Now, then Activate. If an older or free copy is already installed, WordPress offers to replace it with the uploaded version.

Notes for this product

Deactivate other content-locking or popup plugins while testing, so two plugins don't both try to hide the same text.

Setup: using MyThemeShop Content Locker Pro WordPress Plugin 1.0.16

Test on staging. Install it on a copy of your site, because the file dates from 2017.
Find the plugin settings. Open the new menu item in the WordPress admin and read what options it offers.
Choose the unlock method. Pick the action visitors must take, such as a like, a share or a login, as far as the package offers them.
Lock a piece of content. Use the plugin's editor button or shortcode in a test post to mark the content to hide.
Test as a visitor. View the post logged out, in a private window, and confirm the content unlocks after the action.

Common problems and fixes

The like or share button never appears, or does not unlock the content

Why it happens: The plugin was released in 2017 and social network buttons and their APIs have changed since.
How to fix it: Test each unlock method, switch to one that works, or use a plugin that is still maintained for current social networks.

“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading

Why it happens: The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
How to fix it: Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins with your host's file manager or SFTP.

“The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.”

Why it happens: The uploaded zip is a bundle (or a theme), not the plugin itself.
How to fix it: Unzip the download once and upload the inner zip named after the plugin.

“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.”

Why it happens: Usually a PHP version older than the plugin needs, or a second copy of the same plugin (for example the free version) still active.
How to fix it: Check your PHP version under Tools → Site Health → Info, deactivate any other copy of the plugin, and enable WP_DEBUG_LOG to see the exact error.

Licence or “updates unavailable” notices

Why it happens: The developer's licence key isn't included. Features that call the developer's servers (template libraries, cloud APIs, automatic updates) need it.
How to fix it: Everything that runs locally works without it. For a newer file, use Request an update from your account.