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    1 === WP Post Hide ===
     1=== WP Hide Post — Hide Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types, and Control Visibility for WooCommerce Products ===
    22Contributors: xfinitysoft
    33Donate link: https://codecanyon.net/item/wordpress-hide-post/24141817
    4 Tags: Hide, Post, Page, Privacy, Content, WooCommerce, Widget, REST API, Visibility, Custom Post Types
     4Tags: hide post, hide page, hide product, content visibility, woocommerce
    55Requires PHP: 7.0
    66Requires at least: 5.0
    … …  
    99License: GPLv2 or later
    1010License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
    11 Advanced WordPress content visibility control. Hide posts, pages, and custom post types from specific areas while keeping them visible elsewhere. Perfect for content management and SEO.
    12 
     11
     12Want to hide WordPress posts, pages, custom post types, and WooCommerce products from the homepage, archives, search, RSS, and REST API? Check out WP Hide Post.
    1313== Description ==
    1414
    15 **WP Post Hide** is a powerful WordPress plugin that gives you granular control over where your content appears on your website. Hide posts, pages, attachments, and custom post types from specific locations like the homepage, category pages, search results, widgets, and more - while keeping them accessible via direct links.
    16 
    17 **🚀 Perfect for:**
    18 - Content managers who need selective visibility
    19 - SEO professionals managing content strategy 
    20 - E-commerce stores with WooCommerce integration
    21 - Bloggers wanting to control post distribution
    22 - Developers needing REST API content filtering
    23 
    24 [Try the Demo](https://posthide.xfinitysoft.app/ "Demo") | [Documents](https://docs.xfinitysoft.app/plugins/wordpress-hide-post/ "Documents") | [Pro Version](https://codecanyon.net/item/wordpress-hide-post/24141817 "Pro Version") | [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/xfinitysoft)
     15**Hide posts, pages, media, and WooCommerce products from homepage, categories, search results, RSS feed, widgets, and REST API — without deleting content and keeping them accessible via direct links.**
     16
     17👉 [Try the Demo](https://posthide.xfinitysoft.app/) | [Documents](https://docs.xfinitysoft.app/plugins/wordpress-hide-post/) | [Pro Version](https://codecanyon.net/item/wordpress-hide-post/24141817) | [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/xfinitysoft)
     18
     19WP Hide Post gives you straightforward control over where your content appears on your WordPress site. Want a product to stay out of the shop page but still reachable by link? Need an article hidden from category and tag pages while editors can preview it?
     20
     21This plugin helps you **hide posts from the homepage, hide posts from category and tag pages, hide posts from search results, and even hide posts from RSS feed and REST API** — all without deleting the content.
     22
     23Perfect for content managers, store owners, and publishers who need flexible content visibility. Use it to hide WooCommerce products from shop and product search, hide custom post types from archive listings, or hide posts from widgets.
     24
     25Isn't that awesome! 😃 Keep reading, there's more. 👇
    2526
    2627[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRDTFBSvEE8]
    2728
    28 ## 🎯 KEY FEATURES
    29 
    30 ### ✅ COMPREHENSIVE HIDING OPTIONS
    31 **Posts & Custom Post Types:**
    32 - 🏠 **Front Page**: Hide from homepage/front page
    33 - 📝 **Blog Page**: Hide from blog/posts page 
    34 - 📂 **Category Pages**: Hide from category listings
    35 - 🏷️ **Tag Pages**: Hide from tag archives
    36 - 👤 **Author Pages**: Hide from author archives
    37 - 📅 **Date Archives**: Hide from date-based archives
    38 - 🔍 **Search Results**: Hide from search pages
    39 - 📡 **RSS Feeds**: Hide from RSS/XML feeds
    40 - 🔗 **Navigation Links**: Hide from next/previous post links
    41 - 📱 **REST API**: Hide from WordPress REST API
    42 - 📄 **Single Post Pages**: Hide individual post content
    43 
    44 **Pages:**
    45 - 🏠 **Front Page**: Hide from homepage listings
    46 - 📝 **Blog Page**: Hide from blog page 
    47 - 📱 **REST API**: Hide from WordPress REST API
    48 - 📄 **Single Pages**: Hide individual page content
    49 
    50 **Attachments (Media):**
    51 - 🏠 **Front Page**: Hide from homepage
    52 - 📝 **Blog Page**: Hide from blog listings
    53 - 📂 **Category Pages**: Hide from category pages
    54 - 🏷️ **Tag Pages**: Hide from tag pages
    55 - 👤 **Author Pages**: Hide from author pages
    56 - 📅 **Date Archives**: Hide from date archives
    57 - 🔍 **Search Results**: Hide from search
    58 - 📡 **RSS Feeds**: Hide from feeds
    59 - 🔗 **Navigation Links**: Hide from rel links
    60 - 📱 **REST API**: Hide from REST API
    61 
    62 ### 🛒 WOOCOMMERCE INTEGRATION
    63 - 🛍️ **Shop Page**: Hide products from WooCommerce shop page
    64 - 📂 **Product Categories**: Hide from product category pages
    65 - 🔍 **Product Search**: Hide from WooCommerce search results
    66 - 📱 **WooCommerce REST API**: Hide from WC REST endpoints
    67 
    68 ### 🔧 ADVANCED FEATURES
    69 - ⚡ **Performance Optimized**: Custom database tables with caching
    70 - 📊 **Admin Column**: See hiding status at a glance in post lists
    71 - 🔄 **Data Migration**: Seamless upgrade from meta-based storage
    72 - 🎛️ **Widget Integration**: Hide from recent posts widgets
    73 - ⚙️ **Settings Control**: Enable/disable column visibility
    74 - 🔌 **Auto-Deactivation**: Prevents conflicts with pro version
    75 
    76 ### 💡 HOW IT WORKS
    77 1. **Select Post Types**: Choose which content types to enable hiding for
    78 2. **Edit Content**: Use the "Post Visibility" metabox when editing
    79 3. **Choose Locations**: Select where to hide each piece of content
    80 4. **Save & Done**: Content remains accessible via direct links
    81 
    82 ### 🆚 FREE vs PRO COMPARISON
    83 
    84 **✅ FREE VERSION INCLUDES:**
    85 - All hiding locations listed above
    86 - WooCommerce integration 
    87 - REST API filtering
    88 - Custom database optimization
    89 - Admin visibility column
    90 - Widget integration
    91 - Attachment support
    92 - Multi-post type support
    93 
    94 **🚀 PRO VERSION ADDS:**
    95 - 🔗 404 Redirect functionality
    96 - 🔍 Hide but keep in search results
    97 - 🌍 Hide everywhere (always hidden)
    98 - ⚡ Quick edit functionality 
    99 - 📋 Bulk edit operations
    100 - 🎫 Premium support & updates
    101 
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    106 [WP Post Redirection - 301, 404 Redirects](https://wordpress.org/plugins/advance-wp-redirect/):Redirect Pages, Posts or Custom Post Types to another location quickly (for internal or external URLs). Includes individual non-existant 301 Redirects , New Window functionality, and rel=nofollow functionality.
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    130 
    131 ### Documentation
    132 
    133 ► [Getting Started](https://docs.xfinitysoft.app/plugins/wordpress-hide-post/)
     29### Why choose WP Hide Post?
     30
     31WP Hide Post is the simplest WordPress plugin to hide posts, pages, custom post types, and WooCommerce products without deleting them. Control where your content appears — on the homepage, category pages, search results, RSS feeds, widgets, or the REST API — while keeping direct links live for SEO and sharing.
     32
     33### 🔑 Key Benefits
     34* **Hide Posts Without Deleting**: Quickly hide posts from the homepage, categories, tags, or search results while keeping them accessible by direct link.
     35* **WooCommerce Product Visibility**: Hide WooCommerce products from the shop page, product categories, or search without removing the product page itself.
     36* **REST API Control**: Manage REST API access control to keep sensitive content out of WordPress or WooCommerce endpoints.
     37* **Media & Attachments**: Hide attachments and media from search, feeds, and widgets without deleting files.
     38
     39### 🔑 Key Features for Hiding WordPress Posts and WooCommerce Products
     40
     41= 📌 Content Visibility Controls =
     42Take full control of how your posts, pages, media, and custom post types appear across your site:
     43* **Hide posts from the homepage** or blog page without deleting them.
     44* **Hide posts from category pages** and tag archives to refine navigation.
     45* **Hide posts from author pages** and date archives for cleaner browsing.
     46* **Hide posts from search results** to prevent duplicate or outdated content from showing.
     47* **Hide posts from RSS feed** and XML feeds.
     48* **Hide posts from the REST API** to secure sensitive content.
     49* **Hide posts from widgets** such as “Recent Posts.”
     50* **Hide navigation links** (next/previous rel links).
     51* **Hide single post pages** when you need them to be private.
     52
     53= 🖼 Media & Attachments Visibility =
     54Control how your images, PDFs, and other media files are displayed:
     55* **Hide media from the** homepage, blog page, and archive pages.
     56* **Hide media from** tag, author, and date archives.
     57* **Hide media from** search results and feeds.
     58* **Hide media from the** REST API to limit external access.
     59* **View hidden media** in the Media list with a status column.
     60
     61= 📄 Page-Level Visibility =
     62Manage visibility for WordPress pages with precision:
     63* **Hide pages** from homepage listings.
     64* **Hide pages** from the REST API.
     65* **Hide single pages** when not intended for public access.
     66
     67= 🛒 WooCommerce Product Visibility =
     68Powerful WooCommerce integration for shop owners:
     69* **Hide WooCommerce products** from the shop page.
     70* **Hide products from** product category pages.
     71* **Hide products from** WooCommerce search results.
     72* **Hide WooCommerce products** in REST API endpoints.
     73* **View hidden product** status directly in the Products list.
     74
     75= ⚙️ Advanced Management Tools =
     76Optimize workflows and keep your site running smoothly:
     77* **Performance-optimized storage** using custom database tables with caching.
     78* **Admin column for quick visibility status** in post, page, media, and product lists.
     79* **Widget integration** to hide content from recent posts and sidebars.
     80* **Quick edit functionality [Pro]:** Toggle visibility directly from list screens.
     81* **Bulk edit operations [Pro]:** Update multiple posts, pages, or products at once.
     82* **404 Redirect option [Pro]**: For posts, pages, custom post types, media, and WooCommerce products.
     83* **Hide but keep in search results [Pro]:** Hide from listings while allowing search engines to index.
     84* **Hide Everywhere [Pro]:** Completely remove content visibility across the entire site.
     85* **Disable Hidden Column in admin lists [Pro]:** Customize your admin screen view.
     86
     87### Use Cases for Hiding Posts, Pages, and WooCommerce Products
     88
     89Hiding posts, pages, and WooCommerce products isn’t just about removing content — it’s about controlling visibility and managing how users and search engines interact with your site. Here are the most common scenarios:
     90* **🎯 Content Staging & Previews:** Hide posts from homepage or category pages while keeping direct links live for editors, clients, or testers.
     91* **🛍️ Seasonal Product Control:** Hide WooCommerce products from the shop page and product categories during off-season, but keep them accessible for SEO or promotions.
     92* **🔒 Membership Content Restriction:** Hide posts from search results or archives and reveal them only to logged-in members or specific audiences.
     93* **📂 Content Cleanup:** Hide outdated posts from RSS feed and author pages without deleting them, keeping your site fresh for visitors.
     94* **🔧 Developer & API Control:** Hide custom post types or products from REST API endpoints to limit what data is exposed to external apps.
     95* **📰 Media & Attachment Privacy:** Hide media files from widgets, search results, or tag pages to prevent clutter and maintain secure WordPress content management.
     96
     97### How the Plugin Works [A Brief Guide]
     98
     99Quick, four-step workflow to **hide posts, pages, media, and WooCommerce products** from lists while keeping direct links live.
     1001. **Select Post Types** — Pick which content types get visibility controls (Posts, Pages, Media, Products, custom post types). This lets you hide custom post types and hide WooCommerce products when needed.
     1012. **Edit Content** — Open the item and use the **Post Visibility** metabox. From here, you can toggle visibility options without deleting the content.
     1023. **Choose Locations** — Check where to hide it: Front Page / Blog Page, Category, Tag, Author, Date Archives, Search Results, RSS Feed, Widgets (e.g., Recent Posts), REST API, or Single Page. Use combinations like hide posts from homepage and hide posts from search results as required.
     1034. **Save & Done** — Update the item. The URL stays live for direct access, but the item will be hidden from the selected listings (shop, archives, widgets, REST API, etc.).
     104
     105**Pro tip:** Upgrade for **Quick Edit** and **Bulk Edit [Pro]**, **Hide Everywhere [Pro]**, or **404 Redirect [Pro]** to manage visibility at scale.
     106
     107### 🆚 Free vs Pro: A Quick Comparison
     108
     109= Free Version Includes: =
     110* ✔ Hide posts from the homepage, blog page, categories, tags, author pages, and date archives.
     111* ✔ Hide posts from search results, RSS feed, widgets, navigation links, and REST API.
     112* ✔ Hide single posts, pages, media, and WooCommerce products without deleting them.
     113* ✔ WooCommerce support — hide products from the shop page, product categories, and product search.
     114* ✔ Hide attachments and media from the homepage, archives, search results, and feeds.
     115* ✔ Custom database tables with caching for performance optimization.
     116* ✔ "Hidden" status column in admin lists (Posts, Pages, Media, Products).
     117* ✔ Widget integration for Recent Posts and other lists.
     118
     119= Pro Version Unlocks (everything in Free, plus): =
     120* ✅ **Quick Edit [Pro]:** Toggle visibility instantly from list screens.
     121* ✅ **Bulk Edit [Pro]:** Manage multiple posts, pages, media, or products at once.
     122* ✅ **404 Redirect [Pro]**: Redirect hidden content to a 404 page (posts in Free, all types in Pro).
     123* ✅ **Hide but keep in search results [Pro]**: Hide from listings but allow indexing for SEO.
     124* ✅ **Hide Everywhere [Pro]**: Completely remove content from all site locations.
     125* ✅ **Disable Hidden Column [Pro]**: Customize your WordPress admin view.
     126* ✅ **Premium support & updates [Pro]**
    134127
    135128### Plugin Links
    … …  
    139132► [Report Bugs/Issues](https://xfinitysoft.com/contact-us/)
    140133
     134== Frequently Asked Questions ==
     135= Can I hide posts from the WordPress homepage without deleting them? =
     136Yes. WP Hide Post lets you hide posts from the homepage or blog page while keeping the direct URL active.
     137
     138= How do I hide posts from category pages in WordPress? =
     139When editing a post, use the Post Visibility metabox and select “Hide from category pages.” This removes it from category listings.
     140
     141= Does this plugin work with WooCommerce?
     142Yes. WP Hide Post fully supports WooCommerce. You can hide WooCommerce products from the shop page, product categories, product search, and WooCommerce REST API, while keeping product pages accessible by direct link.
     143
     144= Will this plugin slow down my website?
     145No. WP Hide Post uses custom database tables with caching, so it’s lightweight and won’t slow down your WordPress site.
     146
     147= How do I see which posts are hidden? =
     148The latest version adds a **“Hidden” column** in your admin post, page, media, and product lists, showing exactly where each item is hidden (e.g., Front Page, Search, Feeds).
     149
     150= Is it possible to hide posts from WordPress search results? =
     151Absolutely. You can hide posts from search results so they don’t appear in site searches but remain accessible by direct link.
     152
     153= Can I hide posts from tag pages and author archives? =
     154Yes. The plugin includes options to hide posts from tag pages and hide posts from author pages for better content control.
     155
     156= Does WP Hide Post work with WooCommerce products? =
     157Yes. You can hide WooCommerce products from the shop page, product categories, product search, and REST API while keeping product URLs live.
     158
     159= Can I hide custom post types with this plugin? =
     160Yes. WP Hide Post supports hiding custom post types, including media, pages, products, or any post type you enable.
     161
     162= How do I hide media attachments like images or PDFs? =
     163Go to the Media Library, open an attachment, and choose where to hide it — homepage, archives, search, feeds, or REST API.
     164
     165= Will hiding posts affect my SEO rankings? =
     166No. Hiding posts removes them from lists like the homepage or archives, but does not delete the URL. Search engines can still index the direct link unless you redirect it.
     167
     168= Can I redirect hidden posts to a 404 page? =
     169Yes. The plugin offers a 404 Redirect option. Posts include this in Free, while media, pages, and products have it in Pro.
     170
     171= Does the plugin let me hide content from widgets like “Recent Posts”? =
     172Yes. WP Hide Post can hide posts from widgets, such as Recent Posts, allowing you to control what content is promoted.
     173
     174= Can I hide navigation links like next and previous posts? =
     175Yes. You can remove hidden posts from **next/previous rel links** to stop users from navigating into them.
     176
     177= Is there a way to bulk hide posts and products? =
     178Yes. With the Pro version, you can use Bulk Edit to update multiple posts, pages, media, or WooCommerce products at once.
     179
     180= Can I quickly toggle visibility from the post list screen? =
     181Yes. Pro users get **Quick Edit functionality** to manage visibility without opening the full post editor.
     182
     183= Can I hide content everywhere on my WordPress site? =
     184Yes. The Pro version adds Hide Everywhere, which completely removes a post, page, media, or product from all listings.
     185
     186= How do I hide posts from the WordPress REST API? =
     187Simply check “Hide from REST API” in the Post Visibility metabox. This provides full REST API access control.
     188
     189= Does the plugin support role-based content restriction? =
     190No, this plugin focuses on hiding posts by location (homepage, categories, search, feeds, REST API). Role-based access requires a different plugin.
     191
     192= Can I hide posts but still keep them in search engines? =
     193Yes. The Pro option “Hide but keep in search results” lets you hide from listings while still allowing indexing.
     194
     195= Will this plugin slow down my WordPress site? =
     196No. WP Hide Post uses custom database tables with caching for performance. It’s designed to scale for large blogs and WooCommerce stores.
     197
     198= Can I see which posts or products are hidden? =
     199Yes. The plugin adds a Hidden column in admin post, page, media, and product lists to show their visibility status.
     200
     201= Does WP Hide Post work with page builders like Elementor or Divi? =
     202Yes. WP Hide Post works at the WordPress visibility level, so it integrates smoothly with themes and page builders.
     203
     204= What’s the difference between this and the Pro version? =
     205The free version lets you hide posts, pages, media, and WooCommerce products from the homepage, categories, tags, search results, RSS feed, widgets, navigation links, and REST API.
     206The Pro version adds advanced tools like Quick Edit, Bulk Edit, 404 Redirect for all content types, Hide but keep in search results, Hide Everywhere, and options to disable the Hidden column — plus premium support and updates.
     207
    141208== Installation ==
    142 
    143 1. Unzip the download package
    144 1. Upload `WP Post Hide` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
    145 1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
    146 
    147 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
    148 
    149 = What's new in version 2.0.0? =
    150 Version 2.0.0 is a complete rewrite with massive feature additions including WooCommerce integration, custom database tables, REST API filtering, and many new hiding locations. See the full changelog for details.
    151 
    152 = Will my existing settings be preserved when I update? =
    153 Yes! The plugin includes automatic data migration from the old post meta system to the new optimized database tables. Your existing hiding configurations will be preserved.
    154 
    155 = Does this work with WooCommerce? =
    156 Absolutely! Version 2.0.0 includes full WooCommerce integration. You can hide products from the shop page, product categories, and WooCommerce search results.
    157 
    158 = Can I hide posts from widgets? =
    159 Yes! The plugin now properly hides posts from recent posts widgets, including the default WordPress Recent Posts widget and most third-party recent posts widgets.
    160 
    161 = What's the difference between this and the pro version? =
    162 The free version includes comprehensive hiding options for all post types. The pro version adds 404 redirects, "hide everywhere" functionality, "hide but keep in search", quick/bulk editing, and premium support.
    163 
    164 = Does this affect SEO or search engines? =
    165 Posts hidden with this plugin remain accessible via direct URLs and are not removed from sitemaps. This is different from completely deleting content - it just controls where the content appears on your site.
    166 
    167 = How do I see which posts are hidden? =
    168 Version 2.0.0 includes a "Hidden" column in your admin post lists that shows exactly where each post is hidden from (e.g., "Front Page, Search, Feeds").
    169 
    170 = Can I hide custom post types? =
    171 Yes! The plugin supports all public custom post types. Just enable the post type in the plugin settings and you'll see the hiding options in the post editor.
    172 
    173 = Will this slow down my website? =
    174 No! Version 2.0.0 uses custom database tables with proper indexing and advanced caching, making it faster than the previous meta-based system.
    175 
    176 = Does it work with page builders? =
    177 Yes! The plugin works with any theme or page builder since it operates at the WordPress query level, not the display level.
    178 
    179 = Can I bulk edit hiding settings? =
    180 Bulk editing is available only in the pro version. The free version allows individual post editing through the metabox.
    181 
    182 = What happens if I activate the pro version? =
    183 The free version will automatically deactivate to prevent conflicts. Your settings and data will be preserved for the pro version to use.
     209   
     210= Installation Requirements =
     211
     212To use WP Hide Post, make sure your WordPress site meets these requirements:
     213
     214* WordPress **5.0 or higher**
     215* PHP **7.0 or higher**
     216* WooCommerce **5.0 or higher** (only if you want to hide WooCommerce products or categories)
     217
     218= How to Install WP Hide Post =
     219
     220Follow these simple steps to install the plugin:
     2211. Log in to your **WordPress dashboard**.
     2222. Go to **Plugins → Add New**.
     2233. Search for **“WP Hide Post.”**
     2244. Find WP Hide Post by **XfinitySoft** and click **Install Now**.
     2255. Once installed, click **Activate**.
     2266. Open any post, page, media item, or WooCommerce product — you’ll see the **Post Visibility** metabox.
     2277. Check the boxes for where you want to hide the content (e.g., homepage, category pages, search results, feeds, REST API).
     228
     229No coding required — just a few clicks to hide posts from the homepage, hide WooCommerce products, or control content visibility anywhere on your site.
    184230
    185231== Screenshots ==
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