FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BuyGuard for WooCommerce.

Common questions about BuyGuard.

General questions

Does it work with custom user roles?

Yes. BuyGuard works with any WordPress user role, including custom roles created by other plugins.

Can I restrict by category?

Yes. You can set restrictions at the category level that apply to all products in that category.

Is it compatible with membership plugins?

Yes. BuyGuard works alongside popular membership plugins like WooCommerce Memberships and MemberPress.

Pricing and purchasing

Can I set different prices per role?

BuyGuard focuses on access control, not pricing. For role-based pricing, consider pairing with a pricing plugin.

Do restrictions apply at checkout?

Yes. All restrictions are validated at both the product page and checkout to prevent workarounds.

Technical questions

Does it affect site speed?

Minimal impact. Restriction checks are optimized and cached where possible.

Where are settings stored?

Settings are stored in the WordPress database using standard WooCommerce options and post meta.

Support

How do I get help?

  • Check this documentation
  • Visit the WordPress.org support forum
  • Contact us at /contact