In PersonalizeWP Pro, you can use Access Controls that provide functionality for you to display either a single block or a group of blocks (perhaps set up as a pattern) to users that have a specific role type. This allows you to restrict content to only those users with roles that you want to be able to see the block.
If users are logged in PersonalizeWP will check their user role, and if they match the criteria then the block will be shown to them automatically. Those without the correct user role won’t see it, because we don’t load the content for them.
How does showing or hiding content by User Role help?
Restricting blocks of content to specific user roles on a WordPress website offers several benefits, particularly when it comes to managing access, creating personalized experiences, and improving site functionality. Here’s a breakdown of the key benefits:
Personalized User Experience
You can create a more personalized experience by showing different content to different user roles. For example, customers might see special offers, while contributors or staff members see editorial guidelines, project management tools, or internal resources.
Membership or Subscription Models
This feature is highly beneficial for membership sites or subscription services where different levels of users (e.g., free users, premium subscribers, VIP members) should have access to different tiers of content. Premium content can be restricted to paying members, driving subscriptions and creating value.
Improved Workflow for Education or eLearning Sites
For educational websites, instructors, students, and administrators can have different levels of access. For example, instructors can view lesson plans, grading tools, or exclusive content, while students see only lessons or assignments appropriate to their role.
Streamlined User Support
For support-based websites, you can show different help guides, FAQs, or support tools to different user roles. For example, admins could see advanced troubleshooting resources, while general users only see basic guides. This helps tailor the support experience and provide relevant resources to the right people.
How to Show or Hide Blocks by User Role
You can use the User Role control any block or group of blocks using the Personali`zeWP Access Control section in the Block Editor sidebar. First, select the block (or block group), and then use the toggle to Enable the User Role Access feature.
When this is turned on, you will be shown a search field. You can start typing to search for user roles that are present in your site, and when the right one appears in the list, you can click on it to add it as a user role that can view this block.
You can choose multiple user role types per block, and if you make a mistake, you can remove them by clicking on the X next to the user role name.
Viewing the Block
On your website, any blocks that have been secured with the User Role Access feature will only be downloaded and shown to those users that match the criteria you have chosen.
Content will not be downloaded If they don’t match the criteria so users cannot view the content by looking at the source code.
