Set access within a WordPress article

Reader Plans lets creators offer subscription or membership access to selected articles. Place a codoc block where the free section ends. Visitors can read the text above it, while the content below it is hidden from non-buyers. The block displays the purchase interface and handles buyer authentication. Per-article settings control pricing and whether Reader Plans are available.

Reader Plans can be offered alongside one-time article purchases and tipping. Creators can use featured images from WordPress on codoc.

Payments and reader access

Stripe processes payments. Listed payment settings include credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Konbini. Transactions can be processed in JPY, USD, or EUR. Readers worldwide can purchase with a valid credit card, including readers outside the creator's supported country.

To check the buyer view, select “Sign in to restore purchase” and authenticate with a codoc account. Log out to view the article as a non-buyer.

Creator eligibility and account management

Creators must reside in Japan, the United States, or the EU and have a bank account in the relevant country. Creators must reside in Japan, the United States, or the EU and have a bank account in the relevant country. Revenue and customer information are managed through codoc.jp.

Publishing and article settings

Article content is stored on both WordPress and codoc. Publishing status follows the WordPress article: publishing it in WordPress publishes it on codoc, while an unpublished WordPress article remains unpublished on codoc. If the WordPress article is deleted, its codoc content becomes unpublished.

Editor and show options

Use codoc with Gutenberg or the Classic Editor with TinyMCE. After integration, the Classic Editor toolbar includes a codoc button. Custom HTML can be inserted before or after codoc tags, and a custom CSS file can be specified under Settings → codoc. Permalinks are retrieved through get_permalink(); replacement settings are available for reverse proxies or special routing.

Install and publish

1. Install and activate codoc, then connect it according to the codoc setup process.
2. Open a WordPress post in Gutenberg or the Classic Editor. Add the codoc block or use the Classic Editor button.
3. Place the content to protect below the block, then configure the article's price or Reader Plans availability.
4. Publish the post. Manage revenue and customer information through codoc.