Title: Content Revenue Engine Author: leadhospitality Published: March 29, 2026 Last modified: May 23, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/content-revenue-engine/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3498297) ![](https://ps.w.org/content-revenue-engine/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3505308) # Content Revenue Engine By [leadhospitality](https://profiles.wordpress.org/leadhospitality/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/content-revenue-engine.1.4.14.zip) * [Details](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/content-revenue-engine/#description) * [Reviews](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/content-revenue-engine/#reviews) * [Installation](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/content-revenue-engine/#installation) * [Development](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/content-revenue-engine/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-revenue-engine/) ## Description Content Revenue Engine is a monetization plugin for WordPress designed for publishers, premium blogs, media sites, membership-driven content businesses, and knowledge brands that want more than a basic paywall. With CRE Free you can combine: * Metered paywall rules * Pay Per Post monetization* Stripe payments * Conversion-focused CTA and notices * Paywall exemptions and content rules * Dashboard, Inspector, and Sales CRE Free includes one Pay Per Post category and one default PPP price, with a direct upgrade path to PRO for advanced paid categories, tags, post-level pricing, and broader monetization controls. ## Screenshots * [[ * Dashboard: Monetization overview with paywall and PPP performance. * [[ * Paywall Exemptions: Control which categories, tags, roles, and subscription levels bypass restrictions. * [[ * CTA / Notices: Configure conversion messages, inline gates, blur previews, and notice thresholds. * [[ * Paid Content Rules: Define paid content logic and PPP unlimited access rules. * [[ * PPP Categories & Tags: Assign prices to categories and tags inside advanced PPP controls. * [[ * Settings: Configure pricing, currency, Stripe, and Pay Per Post provider settings. * [[ * Access+ Dashboard: Manage subscription levels, subscribers, and recurring revenue workflows. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/content-revenue-engine` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen. 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress. 3. Go to ContentRevenue in the WordPress admin menu. 4. Configure your paywall, Pay Per Post, and payment settings. ## FAQ ### What can I monetize with CRE Free? You can use a metered paywall and one Pay Per Post category with one default price. ### Does CRE Free support Stripe and PayPal? CRE Free supports Stripe for WordPress.org distribution. The PRO ecosystem expands monetization and payment flexibility. ### Does CRE Free include subscriptions? No. Access+ subscriptions are part of the PRO ecosystem. ### What does PRO add? PRO adds advanced Pay Per Post controls such as unlimited paid categories, different prices by category, paid tags, paid posts individually, post-level pricing, and additional monetization tools. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1e50d923666f602ad6da27714cdb6dc71fde4cd08f2748beb7164660c6d758c2? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[much better than I thought](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/much-better-than-i-thought/)󠁿 [harley2021](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harley2021/) April 13, 2026 Content Revenue Engine stands out as a true monetization framework, not just another paywall plugin. It seamlessly combines metered access, pay-per-post, and memberships into a single, coherent system with clear, predictable logic. What makes it powerful is the level of control: you can define exactly who sees what, when, and why they pay—without conflicts or complexity. The user experience is clean, the rules are consistent, and everything works as one unified engine. Most tools block content. Content Revenue Engine turns it into revenue. Highly recommended for any serious content-driven business. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-revenue-engine/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Content Revenue Engine” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ leadhospitality ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/leadhospitality/) [Translate “Content Revenue Engine” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/content-revenue-engine) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/content-revenue-engine/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/content-revenue-engine/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/content-revenue-engine/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/content-revenue-engine/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.4.14 * Forced the topbar product name to display Content Revenue Engine in FREE. * Kept the real plugin runtime toggle in Settings. * Preserved PPP fully decoupled from the metered paywall. * Maintained the refreshed admin UI, WordPress.org assets, and full repository structure. #### 1.4.12 * Added the real plugin runtime toggle in Settings. * Preserved PPP fully decoupled from the metered paywall. * Applied the refreshed admin UI and visual cleanup across FREE. * Kept WordPress.org assets, banners, icons, and screenshots aligned. #### 1.4.8 * Fixed the CTA / Notices tab so it renders correctly in the WordPress.org build. * Cleaned FREE admin flow by removing dead PRO-only branch handling from the packaged build. * Preserved screenshots, banners, and WordPress.org packaging structure. #### 1.4.7 * Updated WordPress.org package structure and screenshot assets. * Added screenshots to the plugin directory assets. * Cleaned readme metadata and stable tag handling for WordPress.org. ## Meta * Version **1.4.14** * Last updated **1 week ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/content-revenue-engine/) * Tags * [monetization](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/monetization/)[pay per post](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pay-per-post/) [paywall](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/paywall/)[premium content](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/premium-content/) [stripe](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/stripe/) * [Advanced View](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/content-revenue-engine/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-revenue-engine/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-revenue-engine/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-revenue-engine/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-revenue-engine/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-revenue-engine/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-revenue-engine/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/content-revenue-engine/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ leadhospitality ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/leadhospitality/) ## Support Got something to say? 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