YITH WooCommerce Membership Premium lets you create membership plans in your WooCommerce store. Customers purchase a membership product to gain access to members-only content, discounts, and features for a specific period. The plugin restricts content and products to members, manages membership duration and renewal, and supports multiple membership levels. This is ideal for subscription-based access to content, wholesale programs, and membership perks. This plugin is part of the YITH Premium Plugin Family — a collection of over 66 WooCommerce plugins.
Competitive Features
- Membership plans — create multiple membership plans with specific prices, duration, and benefits
- Content restriction — restrict pages, posts, and products to members only
- Membership products — sell memberships as WooCommerce products with automatic assignment
- Duration management — set membership duration with auto-renewal and expiration
- Multiple membership levels — offer several tiers with different privileges
- Member discounts — grant members exclusive pricing and discounts
- Member area — provide a dedicated area for members to manage their plan
Key Features
- Automatic renewal — memberships renew automatically on expiry with recurring payments
- Upgrade and downgrade — members can change membership levels
- Content drip — reveal restricted content gradually over the membership period
- Member-only products — hide or lock products for members only
- Role-based access — grant access based on membership level and user role
- Email notifications — send welcome, renewal, and expiry emails
- HPOS compatible — fully supports High-Performance Order Storage
Comparison with Competitors
YITH Membership vs MemberPress
| Feature | YITH Membership | MemberPress |
|---|---|---|
| Membership plans | Yes | Yes |
| Content restriction | Yes | Yes |
| Member discounts | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-renewal | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple levels | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Included in YITH Family | Paid separately |
YITH Membership vs WooCommerce Memberships
| Feature | YITH Membership | WooCommerce Memberships |
|---|---|---|
| Membership products | Yes | Yes |
| Content restriction | Yes | Yes |
| Member discounts | Yes | Yes |
| Upgrade levels | Yes | Yes |
Recommended Stack — pair Membership with Customize My Account Page to display membership details and member-only content in a dedicated account section.
Official Changelog
Version 2.34.0
Release Date: August 15, 2026
- New: WooCommerce 11.0 compatibility.
- New: YITH plugin framework update.
- Fix: Content restriction for custom post types.
Version 2.33.1
Release Date: July 10, 2026
- New: WordPress 6.9 compatibility.
- Fix: Auto-renewal for failed payment retries.
Version 2.33.0
Release Date: June 5, 2026
- Improvement: Member area interface.
- Fix: HPOS compatibility for membership metadata.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do memberships work?
Customers purchase a membership product and gain access to restricted content and discounts for the membership duration.
What can I restrict to members?
You can restrict pages, posts, custom content, and products so only members can access them.
Do memberships renew automatically?
Yes. With recurring payments configured, memberships renew automatically on expiry.
Can I create multiple membership levels?
Yes. You can set up several tiers with different prices, durations, and privileges.
Can members upgrade plans?
Yes. Members can upgrade or downgrade their membership level.
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