Bitcoin Paywall Plugin

Protect Premium Content with a Bitcoin & Lightning Paywall

Bitcoin Paywall for WordPress — Simple, Fast & Modern

Lock exclusive content and accept instant Bitcoin & Lightning payments to unlock access — all with the Coinsnap Bitcoin Paywall Plugin.

The Coinsnap Bitcoin Paywall Plugin allows creators, publishers, and website owners to monetize content using a Bitcoin-powered paywall. Instead of relying on ad revenue, credit card subscriptions, or complicated membership systems, you can lock any page, post, video, file, or section of your website and let visitors unlock it instantly with a Bitcoin or Lightning payment. This system is ideal for independent creators, journalists, educators, newsletter writers, communities, analysts, musicians, digital artists, and businesses that provide exclusive or premium content. With instant Lightning payments, unlocking content happens in seconds — no account creation, no credit card forms, and no recurring billing obstacles.

Key Benefits

Why Choose a Bitcoin Paywall with Coinsnap

Coinsnap makes premium content monetization easier, faster, and accessible to a global audience.

Lock Any Content on Your Website

Protect: Blog posts Articles Video embeds Audio files Download links Galleries Premium sections Guides and tutorials Reports Digital products Anything inside WordPress can be paywalled with a shortcode.

Lightning & On-Chain Bitcoin Payments

Visitors can unlock content with: Lightning payments — instant and perfect for micropayments Bitcoin on-chain — compatible with all major wallets Coinsnap dynamically generates secure invoices for both payment methods.

Instant Content Unlocking

After payment is confirmed: The paywall disappears instantly The content becomes visible You receive the funds in your wallet immediately No subscriptions. No delays.

Microtransaction-Friendly

Charge as little as a few sats for premium content. Perfect for: Pay-per-article Pay-per-download Pay-per-view Pay-per-feature Lightning enables tiny instant payments that credit cards cannot support.

Direct Wallet Settlement

Coinsnap forwards all payments directly to your Lightning address. No middlemen. No platform restrictions. No payout delays.

Free & Open Source

The Bitcoin Paywall Plugin is included with Coinsnap at no extra cost.
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The Coinsnap Bitcoin Paywall Plugin was built for creators and publishers who want a simple and powerful way to monetize their content without forcing users to subscribe or register. With just a few clicks, you can lock any content behind a Bitcoin paywall, set your price, and instantly earn Bitcoin when users unlock it.

How the Paywall Works

  1. You add a shortcode around any content you want to protect

  2. Visitors see a paywall block with a price

  3. They click “Unlock with Bitcoin”

  4. Coinsnap generates a Lightning or Bitcoin invoice

  5. The user pays

  6. The paywall disappears

  7. Content appears immediately

  8. You receive the funds instantly in your Lightning wallet

There are no recurring charges or accounts needed — it’s simple, fast, and user-friendly.

Perfect for Monetizing Digital Content

This plugin is ideal for:

  • Journalists publishing premium stories

  • Educators selling access to tutorials

  • Analysts selling reports or predictions

  • Writers sharing paid articles

  • Bloggers offering premium guides

  • Podcasters offering bonus episodes

  • Musicians locking exclusive tracks

  • Artists releasing behind-the-scenes content

  • Video creators selling access to premium videos

  • Coaches selling downloadable templates

  • Anyone who uses “pay-per-view” or “pay-per-access” content models

Why Bitcoin is Ideal for Paywalls

Bitcoin solves the problems faced by traditional paywalls:

  • No credit card declines

  • No subscription barrier

  • No high processing fees

  • No country restrictions

  • No bank holds

  • No chargebacks

  • No data collection

  • No account registration

  • No storing sensitive user info

Lightning payments give users a frictionless way to pay — globally, privately, and instantly.

Full Customization & Flexibility

You control:

  • Paywall text

  • Unlock price

  • Button style

  • Redirect behavior

  • Content visibility

  • Unlock duration

  • Styling and layout

Shortcodes let you place multiple paywalls across different areas of your website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Users Ask About the Bitcoin Paywall Plugin

Can I use multiple paywalls on one site?

Yes — you can place unlimited paywalls across different pages or within the same page.

Can users unlock content without creating an account?

Yes — Bitcoin payments require no registration.

Do payments go directly to me?

Yes — they are forwarded instantly to your Lightning wallet.

Is this plugin compatible with page builders?

Yes — works with Gutenberg, Classic Editor, Elementor, Divi, Bricks, and more.

Is Coinsnap free?

Yes — Coinsnap charges no monthly fees.