WishList Member
Association management software
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What is WishList Member
WishList Member is a WordPress plugin used to create and manage membership sites, including gated content, member access levels, and subscription-based access. It is typically used by small organizations, educators, and online communities that run their website on WordPress and want to control access to pages, posts, and digital products. The product focuses on WordPress-native membership management and integrates with common payment processors and email marketing tools through built-in options and add-ons.
WordPress-native membership control
WishList Member operates inside WordPress, so organizations can manage membership access alongside their existing site content and themes. It supports multiple membership levels and rules to restrict access to pages, posts, categories, and other WordPress content types. This approach can reduce the need for a separate member portal when the website already runs on WordPress.
Integrations for payments and email
The plugin supports integrations with common payment gateways and email marketing/CRM tools, enabling basic subscription workflows and member communications. Organizations can connect checkout, tagging/segmentation, and onboarding automations using supported integrations. This is useful for associations that primarily monetize through online memberships and digital access rather than complex event or chapter operations.
Flexible access and drip rules
WishList Member provides configurable access rules, including timed release (drip) of content and member-level based permissions. These controls support common member benefit models such as courses, resource libraries, and tiered access. The rule-based model can be adapted to different membership structures without requiring custom development for basic scenarios.
Not a full AMS suite
WishList Member is primarily a membership-site plugin rather than an end-to-end association management system. Capabilities such as event management, committees, chapters, certifications, fundraising, and advanced member directories may require additional WordPress plugins or external systems. Organizations needing a single system of record for complex association operations may find the scope limited.
WordPress dependency and maintenance
Because it runs on WordPress, the organization must manage WordPress hosting, updates, plugin compatibility, and security practices. Site performance and reliability depend on the broader WordPress stack and the quality of other installed plugins. This can increase operational overhead compared with fully hosted association platforms.
Reporting and data model limits
Reporting and analytics are generally constrained by what the plugin and connected tools provide, and may not match the depth of purpose-built association reporting. Data structures are oriented around WordPress users and membership levels, which can be less suitable for complex member hierarchies or multi-entity relationships. Advanced data needs may require custom development or exporting data to external BI/CRM tools.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $149.50 per year (introductory) — Regular $299/year | Use on 1 site; Unlimited Members, Unlimited Memberships, Unlimited Upgrade Paths, Unlimited Content Protection Rules, Drip & Schedule Content, Member-managed dashboard, Stripe/PayPal/eWay integrations, CourseCure included, Standard support. Introductory pricing (50% off) applies to first year; renewals billed at full price. |
| Plus | $249.50 per year (introductory) — Regular $499/year | All Basic features plus use on up to 2 sites; CourseCure gamification features; Webinar integrations; Integrately and 30+ advanced integrations; Priority support. Introductory pricing (50% off) for first year; renewals billed at full price. |
| Pro | $349.50 per year (introductory) — Regular $699/year | All Plus features plus use on up to 5 sites; Team accounts; File & folder protection; Unlimited CourseCure quizzes; ActiveCampaign and Drip integrations; WooCommerce, Zoom, Zapier (5000+ apps) and 12+ advanced integrations; Premium support. Introductory pricing (50% off) for first year; renewals billed at full price. |
| Elite | $899.00 per year (regular) | Elite plan includes all Pro features plus integrations with Infusionsoft by Keap and Recurly; 5-site license. Elite listed at $899/year on the vendor subscription page; site notes 14-day money-back guarantee. |
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