Author: Predrag

Summary

This document provides a solution for disabling right-click functionality and restricting content selection and copying on the frontend for non-members while maintaining normal browser functionality for active MemberPress members. The solution combines a third-party content protection plugin with custom code to selectively apply protection based on membership status.

The implementation requires two plugins and a custom code snippet that checks user membership status and conditionally overrides content protection features. This approach ensures that only users without active memberships experience restricted functionality while maintaining a seamless browsing experience for paying members.

Troubleshooting

Implementation Requirements and Setup

Missing Required Plugins

The content protection solution depends on two specific plugins that must be properly installed and activated before implementing the custom code.

How to Test/Fix: Verify both plugins are installed and activated:

1. Navigate to Dashboard > Plugins > Installed Plugins.
2. Confirm WP Content Copy Protector is installed and activated. If not, install from WordPress Plugin Directory.
3. Confirm WPCode is installed and activated. If not, install from WordPress Plugin Directory.
4. Ensure MemberPress is active and properly configured with memberships.

Custom Code Implementation

The custom code snippet must be properly added to override the content protection plugin for active members only.

How to Test/Fix: Add the custom code using WPCode:

1. Navigate to Dashboard > Code Snippets > Add Snippet.
2. Select Add Your Custom Code (New Snippet).
3. Set the code type to PHP Snippet.
4. Enter a descriptive title such as “MemberPress Content Protection Override”.
5. Paste the following code in the code editor:

// Override content protection for active MemberPress members
add_action('wp_footer', function() {
    // Check if MemberPress is active
    if (!class_exists('MeprUser')) {
        return;
    }
    
    // Check if user is logged in
    if (!is_user_logged_in()) {
        return;
    }
    
    // Get current user
    $user_id = get_current_user_id();
    $mepr_user = new MeprUser($user_id);
    
    // Check if user has any active memberships
    $active_memberships = $mepr_user->active_product_subscriptions('ids');
    
    // Only proceed if user has at least one active membership
    if (!empty($active_memberships)) {
        ?>
        <script>
        // Wait for DOM and all scripts to load
        window.addEventListener('load', function() {
            // Remove all the plugin's event handlers
            var events = ['contextmenu', 'dragstart', 'selectstart', 'keydown', 'mousedown', 'click'];
            events.forEach(function(event) {
                document['on' + event] = null;
                document.removeEventListener(event, function(){return false}, false);
            });
            
            // Re-enable selection
            document.body.style.userSelect = 'auto';
            document.body.style.webkitUserSelect = 'auto';
            document.body.style.mozUserSelect = 'auto';
            document.body.style.msUserSelect = 'auto';
            document.body.classList.remove('unselectable');
            document.body.removeAttribute('unselectable');
            
            // Remove protection from all elements
            var allElements = document.getElementsByTagName('*');
            for (var i = 0; i < allElements.length; i++) {
                allElements[i].style.userSelect = 'auto';
                allElements[i].style.webkitUserSelect = 'auto';
                allElements[i].removeAttribute('unselectable');
                allElements[i].onmousedown = null;
                allElements[i].onselectstart = null;
            }
            
            // Override the plugin's functions if they exist
            if (typeof show_wpcp_message !== 'undefined') {
                window.show_wpcp_message = function() { return false; };
            }
            if (typeof disable_copy !== 'undefined') {
                window.disable_copy = function() { return true; };
            }
            if (typeof disable_copy_ie !== 'undefined') {
                window.disable_copy_ie = function() { return true; };
            }
        });
        </script>
        <?php
    }
}, 9999);

6. Set the snippet to Auto Insert and choose Site Wide Footer.
7. Click Save Snippet and ensure it is Active.

Testing and Verification

Verifying Protection Works for Non-Members

The content protection should be active for visitors who are not logged in or do not have active memberships.

How to Test/Fix: Test the protection functionality:

1. Log out of the WordPress site or use an incognito browser window.
2. Visit protected content pages on the frontend.
3. Attempt to right-click on content – this should be disabled.
4. Try to select and copy text – this should be restricted.
5. Test keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C – these should be blocked.

Verifying Normal Functionality for Active Members

Active MemberPress members should have full browser functionality restored while viewing protected content.

How to Test/Fix: Test member access:

1. Log in as a user with an active MemberPress membership.
2. Navigate to protected content pages.
3. Confirm right-click functionality works normally.
4. Verify text selection and copying works without restrictions.
5. Test that keyboard shortcuts function properly.

Common Implementation Issues

Code Not Executing or JavaScript Errors

The custom code may not execute properly due to plugin conflicts or JavaScript errors in the browser console.

How to Test/Fix: Debug the implementation:

1. Open browser developer tools and check the Console tab for JavaScript errors.
2. Verify the custom code snippet is active in Dashboard > Code Snippets.
3. Check that the WP Content Copy Protector plugin settings are properly configured.
4. Test with other plugins temporarily deactivated to identify conflicts.
5. Ensure the code is added with priority 9999 to execute after other scripts.

Protection Not Working on Specific Page Types

Some page types or themes may not properly load the content protection or override scripts.

How to Test/Fix: Extend protection coverage:

1. Test protection on different page types: posts, pages, custom post types.
2. Check if the theme interferes with JavaScript execution.
3. Verify that both plugins load their scripts on all relevant page types.
4. Consider adding conditional checks for specific page types if needed.

Membership Status Detection Problems

The code may not properly detect active memberships due to MemberPress configuration or user role issues.

How to Test/Fix: Verify membership detection:

1. Confirm users have active (not expired) MemberPress subscriptions.
2. Check that memberships are properly assigned in Dashboard > MemberPress > Subscriptions.
3. Verify the MeprUser class is available and functioning.
4. Test with different membership types and subscription statuses.
5. Add temporary logging to verify which users are detected as having active memberships.

Browser Compatibility: This solution uses modern JavaScript features and may not work in older browsers. The content protection plugin itself may also have varying effectiveness across different browsers and devices. Always test thoroughly on your target browsers and consider that determined users may still find ways to bypass client-side protection methods. For highly sensitive content, consider server-side protection methods instead.

Public Facing Documentation / Additional References

Public Facing Documentation

• MemberPress Documentation
• MemberPress Settings and Default Pages

Developer Documentation

• Overview of Using the MemberPress Developer Tools
• How to Add Custom Code in WordPress