I just released v1.2 of my Absolute Privacy WordPress plugin. Absolute Privacy is a plugin which makes your blog only accessible to logged in users. It also lets users register themselves, choose a password, but have to be approved before being able to log in.
This update was mainly to fix an XML-RPC authentication issue that prevented remote publishing apps (like the iPhone WordPress app) from communicating with private blogs. I tested the iPhone app on a blog running 2.8.2 with no problems. I haven’t tested other remote applications, so your feedback would be appreciated.
I also added the ability to prevent blog subscribers from accessing any admin pages. Normally they have access to a profile page and a dumbed-down dashboard. If enabled, they’ll now be redirected to the main blog page if trying to reach any admin page.
And finally, some users running WordPress 2.8 were permission errors when clicking the link to approve users. Version 1.2 fixes this issue.
Visit the Absolute Privacy homepage to read more and download. Don’t forget to donate if you found this update useful.
Dennis Lopeman
August 10, 20099:27 pmVERY NICE… Well – the part that keeps ppl from seeing the backend…
This really ought to be 2 pluggins, IMO. It took me half the day to work out the conflicts that the user section was having with my Register plugin…
All I wanted was the Redirect part… and I check marked that (the second item in your menu), but the extra Registration stuff came in anyway…
anyway – I hacked up your code – it still functions… I just don't see it in the ADMIN area anymore…. I can live with that… Unless you would like to rewrite it all!!!??! LOL
all that being said, it was VERY clean code and has been easier to hack than other code I've run across… and thank you for all your hard work!!!
I haven't uploaded changes to my PRODUCTION site (which still sort of in BETA yet…)
johnkolbert
August 11, 20091:12 pmYou're right, it may be good to include the option of not adding extra registration stuff so it doesn't interfere with other plugins. That may be something I do in a future release. I appreciate your compliments and comments, and I'm glad you got it working.
Dennis Lopeman
August 11, 200910:07 pmHey – no problem… At least I got it to limp around on one leg!! LOL
So – my initial thought was that in the MENU, you have 2 options to check mark… I ONLY did the second one, but it seems as though the 1st option thought he was checked, too…
I don't know if it makes a difference for your future development, but I was using the IREDLOF plugin (Top pane slider thingie), the P2 theme, and the register_plus pluggin. The Register_plus plugin did indeed complain aobut a conflict.
Eric
August 11, 20096:51 amI'm wondering if I can use this plugin to create a membership directory site.
johnkolbert
August 11, 20091:10 pmThis plugin doesn't make any sort of directory at all. It's just to lock down logins and make the site more private.
Escortservice
August 19, 20097:21 amHello,
Nice post I Like your site very well and continue to do so.
Rosmean
October 29, 200912:40 pmThanks for the info, keep blogging! It's great.
Ionix Pharma
October 29, 20093:26 pmThanks for a cracking article, hope to see more of this excellent blogs.
craig
November 21, 200911:28 amThanks for the article, this will prove like useful information for my class! Thanks
Sagar Rai
November 27, 20099:41 amCan I use this plugin for me next coming "premium template" seller site?
johnkolbert
November 27, 20092:58 pmThis plugin is GPL compatible and can be used as you see fit as long as credits and the original license remains intact.
Craig
December 2, 20095:59 pmWhat an excellent blog you have here! In my mission to start my own writing blog this has given me real inspiration!
Thanks
Eric
December 18, 20095:02 pmHi! This is a great plugin. I have been using it for my family's web site for quite some time now. My only issue with it is that once logged in, users are sent to the admin page, and not the main blog site. Is there anything we can do to change this behavior?
Julia
January 13, 20102:20 pmHello Eric,
thank you very much for the great plugin! Very helpful for me!
Greetings from Germany,
Julia
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January 18, 20103:33 pmthx for the update. good work!!
Bubo
January 19, 20102:43 pmAbsolute privacy is great plugin, but I have problem because I updated WP tp 2.9.1, and this version of plugin does not work anymore.
Anyone has solution?
Thank you
SteveW
February 16, 201010:16 amThis plugin is brilliant. Just set up a family blog which want to keep private.
Does this plugin work with 2.9.1? If not any news on a update!
SJL Website Design
March 4, 201010:11 amDoes this plugin work with the latest version of WordPress (2.9.2)? Looks like a great tool perfect for private or work blogs, keep up the good work!
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March 9, 20104:31 amThanks for the article!!! it´s great!
Sara
June 2, 20103:35 pmThanx for that! I use the plugin for my blog now. It´s great!