Role-Based Content in WordPress Without Membership Plugins

Short summary

Implement role-based WordPress post visibility using PHP's native role/capability system with post meta and pre_get_posts hooks, without membership plugins. Includes editor UI for role selection and direct-URL access protection.

• •Leverage WordPress post meta to store allowed roles per post
• •Filter archives and search results with pre_get_posts hook
• •Prevent direct URL access with template_redirect security layer
• •Provide admin meta box UI without additional plugin bloat

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