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ARMember versus Restrict Content Pro
CompareARMemberRestrict Content Pro
VerdictDependsDepends
Best forWordPress sites selling subscriptionsWordPress sites selling paid subscriptions
Who it's not forNon-WordPress sites . it's a WP plugin onlyNon-WordPress projects, it is a WordPress-only plugin
PrivacySignificant public CVE history (2022-2026): SQL injection, stored XSS, privilege escalation, plan bypass.10No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
Support qualitySupport praised across multiple review sitesToo little evidence to score
Public sentimentBuyers praise feature breadth and responsive support, while Reddit threads also surface users troubleshooting issues or shopping for alternatives.⁶Comparisons rate it a capable, budget-friendly membership plugin, but users question its long-term future and report occasional payment problems.
Biggest gotchaMultiple CVEs 2022-2026; one advisory said 'temporarily disable ARMember'. Update immediately on release.11Parent StellarWP's reported shutdown plus 'is RCP dead?' threads create continuity and migration risk.

Pick ARMember when

  • WordPress sites selling subscriptions
  • Online courses and paid content
  • Community sites with gated access
  • Solo creators monetizing content

When ARMember is not a fit

  • Non-WordPress sites . it's a WP plugin only
  • Simple paywall needs . overkill, use something lighter
  • Teams that won't patch within days of advisories
  • Buyers allergic to annual license renewals

Pick Restrict Content Pro when

  • WordPress sites selling paid subscriptions
  • Paywalled premium content
  • Course and community sites on WordPress
  • Budget-conscious publishers

When Restrict Content Pro is not a fit

  • Non-WordPress projects, it is a WordPress-only plugin
  • SaaS teams needing built-in billing infrastructure
  • Buyers wanting a hosted, maintenance-free platform
  • Anyone needing guaranteed vendor longevity right now

Sources

  1. ARMember homepagearmemberplugin.com
    official
  2. ARMember pricingarmemberplugin.com
    official
  3. ARMember G2 reviewsg2.com
    review
  4. ARMember Trustpilot reviewstrustpilot.com
    review
  5. ARMember Trustindex reviewstrustindex.io
    review
  6. WordPress.org support topicwordpress.org
    review
  7. Reddit: Recommend a Membership Pluginreddit.com
    review
  8. Reddit: Anyone had issues with ARMember Plugin?reddit.com
    review
  9. BlogVault ARMember reviewblogvault.net
    review
  10. CVE-2026-7649 SQL injectionsentinelone.com
    security
  11. CVE-2026-5073 SQL injection advisorywp-firewall.com
    security
  12. CVE-2022-42888 privilege escalationstrix.ai
    security
  13. Membership plan bypass (Patchstack)patchstack.com
    security
  14. ARMember Lite stored XSS (Wordfence)wordfence.com
    security
  15. Restrict Content Pro Review: The Best WordPress Membership Plugin?wpkube.com
    review
  16. MemberPress vs Paid Memberships Pro vs RCPoddjar.com
    review