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.
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
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You add a shortcode around any content you want to protect
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Visitors see a paywall block with a price
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They click “Unlock with Bitcoin”
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Coinsnap generates a Lightning or Bitcoin invoice
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The user pays
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The paywall disappears
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Content appears immediately
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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:
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Journalists publishing premium stories
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Educators selling access to tutorials
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Analysts selling reports or predictions
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Writers sharing paid articles
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Bloggers offering premium guides
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Podcasters offering bonus episodes
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Musicians locking exclusive tracks
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Artists releasing behind-the-scenes content
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Video creators selling access to premium videos
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Coaches selling downloadable templates
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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:
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No credit card declines
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No subscription barrier
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No high processing fees
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No country restrictions
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No bank holds
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No chargebacks
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No data collection
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No account registration
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No storing sensitive user info
Lightning payments give users a frictionless way to pay — globally, privately, and instantly.
Full Customization & Flexibility
You control:
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Paywall text
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Unlock price
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Button style
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Redirect behavior
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Content visibility
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Unlock duration
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Styling and layout
Shortcodes let you place multiple paywalls across different areas of your website.
WHY CHOOSE COINSNAP FOR
KEY BENEFITSWhether you’re a small eCommerce shop or a scaling online store, this plugin gives you a fast, reliable and fully-integrated Bitcoin payment solution that fits right into your online shop’s workflow.
Easy Integration
Coinsnap offers a wide range of modules, plugins and integrations that can be installed in any system with just a few clicks.
No Tech – No Code
No infrastructure, no nodes, no servers, and no technical know-how required. Coinsnap handles the entire Bitcoin payment process.
Integration Service
If the integration seems complex, the Coinsnap team can help set everything up and connect your shop directly to your Coinsnap account.
Highest Security
Coinsnap operates fully on the self-custody principle. Every Bitcoin payment is deposited directly to your own, self-managed wallet. Your Bitcoin always remain 100% under your control.
Detailed Analytics
The Coinsnap dashboard provides detailed information for every payment, including timestamp, Bitcoin exchange rate at the time of payment, order and shop data, tax-relevant information.
Pay-out to Bank Account
If you prefer not to hold Bitcoin, you can automatically convert payments into euros. Coinsnap integrates with several licensed Bitcoin brokers who settle directly to your bank account.
Open source for Developers
Get it on GitHub
This module is open source and completely free to use.
You can download it directly from GitHub and integrate it into your shop system or eCommerce platform without any licensing costs or restrictions.
Read more3 Steps to Accept Bitcoin — From Setup to Payment
Create your account with nothing but an email, install the module that fits your business, and receive funds directly to your own Bitcoin wallet or bank account. Simple onboarding, quick integration, and full control over your payments.
Get Started Fast
Create your account in seconds — all you need is an email.
Integrate Easily
Use ready-made Bitcoin modules for smooth and effortless integration.
Receive Instantly
Get instant deposits into your Bitcoin wallet (On-chain + Lightning) or your bank account.
Why Bitcoin?
safe, inexpensive, globalThere are many good reasons to accept Bitcoin in your online store.
Guaranteed Payment
Bitcoin payments are final and cannot be reversed. Both on-chain and Lightning transactions are irreversible — eliminating the risk of chargebacks.
Low Fees
Bitcoin payments, especially via Lightning, are significantly cheaper than credit cards, PayPal, or other traditional payment methods.
Globally Available
Bitcoin works worldwide — without banks, without restrictions, and independent of a customer’s country of origin or payment infrastructure.
Why Coinsnap?
all you need to accept bitcoin todayNo one offers more Bitcoin payment modules across more shop systems, WordPress plugins, and use cases than Coinsnap.
Self-Custody
Coinsnap is a Self-Custody Bitcoin Provider and does not hold customer funds. All payments are deposited directly into your own wallet or your own bank account.
Lightning ready
Customers can pay via Lightning or on-chain — and their payments are instantly deposited into your Bitcoin wallet or, if desired, in euros directly to your bank account.
Easy Integration
Coinsnap offers a wide range of modules, plugins and integrations that can be installed in any system with just a few clicks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Users Ask About the Bitcoin Paywall Plugin
Can I use multiple paywalls on one site?
Can users unlock content without creating an account?
Do payments go directly to me?
Is this plugin compatible with page builders?
Is Coinsnap free?
