Overview

Description

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PayWall Topics brings real monetization into Invision Community v5.

Members can sell locked premium content directly inside forum topics, fully integrated with IPS Commerce.

Sell guides, tutorials, exclusive insights, premium discussions, downloads, and private resources without sending users anywhere else.

Give your members the ability to earn and your platform the ability to scale.

Core Monetization Features

PayWall Topic Creation

When permitted, members can create topics with locked premium content using:

• Rich text editor

• Images, videos, etc.

• Attachments

• Custom pricing per topic

• Premium links

The premium block appears directly inside the topic after the first post.

IPS Commerce Integration

Full checkout flow powered by IPS Nexus invoices with proper gateway support.

One-Time Purchase Model

• Pay once

• Permanent access

• No subscriptions

• No renewals

Simple and clean.

Seller Account Credit + Commission

Revenue is automatically credited to the topic creator’s Commerce account balance.

You set the platform commission from 0–100%.
The system automatically calculates the split and credits the seller’s net amount.

Transparent. Automated. Built for real marketplaces.

Access Control

Granular permission system designed for production communities.

Forum-Based Gating

Select exactly which forums allow PayWall topics.

Group Permissions

Separate controls for:

• Who can create paywalls

• Who can purchase

• Who can bypass and view free

Frontend Experience

Clean, modern, and fully integrated into the topic view.

PayWall Block

A purple-bordered premium content block injected after the first post, featuring:

• Lock icon

• Price display

• Purchase button

• Custom lock message

It feels native, not bolted on.

Unlocked View

Purchased or bypassed users see the full rich-text premium content inline, exactly where it belongs.

Crown Badge

PayWall topics display a crown badge in topic listings for instant visibility.

Custom Lock Message

Admins can configure the lock message using a rich text editor. Add formatting, links, persuasion copy, anything you need.

Guest Handling

Guests see a clear “Log in to Purchase” button instead of checkout.

Member Dashboard

Members and sellers get a dedicated PayWall control center.

My Purchases

Members can see:

• Purchased topics

• Status

• Price

• Date

Browse Topics Directory

Lists all available PayWall topics with clear status badges:

• Purchased

• Access Granted

• Available

My PayWall Topics

Sellers can view:

• Their topics

• Buyer count badges

• Who bought their topics

• Earnings

Buyers List

Sellers and admins can click the buyer badge to see exactly who purchased each topic.

Admins also see buyer counts across all topics.

Standalone Directory

PayWall Topics Directory

A dedicated /paywall/ page listing all premium topics with:

• Forum name

• Price

• Purchase status

Monetization becomes discoverable instead of hidden inside random threads.

Notifications

Built-in notification system keeps everyone informed.

Buyer Notification

Sent instantly after successful purchase.

Seller Notification

Sent to topic creators when someone purchases their content.

Members can enable or disable PayWall notifications in their notification settings.

Admin Control Panel

Full IPS-native ACP experience.

General Settings

• Forum selection

• Group permissions for create, purchase, and bypass

Commission Settings

• Set site commission percentage

Display Settings

• Custom PayWall lock message editor

Manage Purchases

Complete purchase table including:

• Member

• Topic

• Price

• Date

• Invoice ID

• Active status

Perfect For

• Premium guide communities

• Trading and investment forums

• Business and entrepreneurship boards

• Education platforms

• Creator-driven ecosystems

• Digital resource hubs

• Knowledge marketplaces

If your community produces value, PayWall Topics turns that value into revenue without changing how your forum works.

This is not a cosmetic add-on.

It adds a full creator monetization layer to Invision Community.