Content locking plugin that rewards social shares with access to premium content
Social Locker for WordPress
Social Locker hides content behind social sharing buttons. Visitors unlock gated sections by sharing on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, helping you grow social engagement while distributing valuable content.
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- 100% GPL Licensed
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What is Social Locker for WordPress?
Social Locker is a WordPress content locking plugin that requires visitors to share your content on social media before accessing gated sections. It supports multiple social networks and provides analytics to track engagement performance. Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download and GPL license.
Key Features
Content Gating
Hide content behind social sharing actions using shortcodes or blocks
Multi-Network Support
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn sharing options
Analytics Dashboard
Track unlock rates and social engagement metrics
Custom Themes
Multiple locker display styles to match your design
Who is this for?
Pros
- Effective social growth: Directly ties content access to social sharing actions
- Multiple unlock methods: Supports various social networks and interaction types
- Visual customization: Several locker themes available to match site design
- Analytics tracking: Monitor which content generates the most social engagement
Cons
- •Requires social API tokens that may need periodic renewal as platforms update their authentication systems
- •Aggressive content gating can increase bounce rates if visitors prefer not to share before reading
Product Description
Social Locker for WordPress lets you lock specific content sections behind social sharing actions. When visitors share your page on supported networks, the hidden content becomes accessible. This creates a value exchange — readers get premium content, and your site gains social visibility.
Core Functionality
- Content Gating: Lock paragraphs, download links, videos, or any HTML content behind social actions
- Multiple Networks: Support for Facebook Like/Share, Twitter Tweet, LinkedIn Share, and Google+
- Visual Customization: Multiple locker themes and display styles to match your site design
- Analytics Dashboard: Track unlock rates, social shares, and engagement metrics per locked section
Practical Applications
Content marketers use Social Locker for gating downloadable resources like eBooks, templates, and checklists. Bloggers apply it to bonus content sections within articles. The plugin works with shortcodes and Gutenberg blocks for flexible placement across posts and pages.
Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download and GPL license.
Our Verdict
PluginTheme Team
Expert Reviewer
Social Locker provides a straightforward approach to content gating through social shares. Setup involves configuring social API credentials and wrapping content with shortcodes. The unlock tracking helps identify which content drives social engagement.
