What You’ll Learn
- Supported membership plugins
- Mapping credits to membership levels
- Subscription credit refresh behavior
- Handling membership cancellations
Supported Plugins
Post Credits integrates with these membership plugins:
| Plugin | Detected When |
|---|---|
| Paid Memberships Pro | PMPro plugin active |
| MemberPress | MemberPress plugin active |
| WooCommerce Memberships | WC Memberships plugin active |
When a supported plugin is detected, additional mapping options appear in Post Credits settings.
Setting Up Paid Memberships Pro
- Go to Member Blog → Post Credits → Membership Mapping
- You’ll see a list of your PMPro membership levels
- For each level, configure:
| Field | What to Set |
|---|---|
| Credits to Assign | Number of credits for this level (0 = unlimited) |
| Credit Type | Lifetime or Subscription |
- Save changes
Example PMPro Configuration
| Level | Credits | Type | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 | Lifetime | Try the platform |
| Basic ($9/mo) | 20 | Monthly | Casual bloggers |
| Pro ($29/mo) | 100 | Monthly | Active contributors |
| VIP ($99/mo) | 0 (unlimited) | Monthly | Power users |
Setting Up MemberPress
The process is similar to PMPro:
- Go to Member Blog → Post Credits → Membership Mapping
- Your MemberPress membership levels appear automatically
- Set credits and type for each level
- Save changes
Setting Up WooCommerce Memberships
- Navigate to the Membership Mapping section
- Your WooCommerce Membership plans appear
- Configure credits per plan
- Save changes
Credit Refresh Behavior
For subscription-type credits:
When Credits Refresh
- Credits reset when membership renews
- Monthly memberships = monthly credit refresh
- Annual memberships = annual credit refresh
Unused Credits
By default, unused credits don’t roll over – they reset to the plan amount. This encourages consistent engagement.
What Happens When…
Member Upgrades
When a member upgrades to a higher tier:
- New credit amount is assigned immediately
- Previous unused credits may be replaced or added (configurable)
Member Downgrades
When a member downgrades:
- New credit limit applies
- Existing credits remain until used or refresh
Member Cancels
When a membership is cancelled:
- Credits freeze at current balance
- No new credits are added
- Member can use remaining credits
Membership Expires
When membership expires without renewal:
- Credits may be revoked (configurable)
- Or credits remain as lifetime credits
Combining with WooCommerce Credit Packs
You can use both systems together:
- Membership provides base credits
- Members can buy additional packs if they need more
- Purchased credits add to membership credits
Example Hybrid Setup
- Pro membership: 20 credits/month
- Heavy user needs more? Buy a 10-pack for $9.99
- Total available: 30 credits that month
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Credits not syncing | Check that membership plugin is detected (shows in mapping section) |
| Wrong credit amount | Verify the mapping is set correctly for that level |
| Credits not refreshing | Check that Credit Type is set to “Subscription” not “Lifetime” |
| New member not getting credits | Membership may need to be “active” status first |
Tips for Site Owners
- Generous free tier – Give enough credits to experience the platform
- Clear value progression – Higher tiers should feel worth the upgrade
- Consider unlimited – Top-tier members often prefer no limits
- Communicate clearly – Explain credit amounts on your pricing page
Related Documentation
- Understanding the Post Credits System
- Selling Credit Packs with WooCommerce
- Manual Credit Management