Description
Encrypt Blogs is a WordPress plugin that allows you to encrypt specific content blocks in your posts and pages. It provides flexible time-based encryption with support for both PHP and GPG encryption methods.
Key Features
Time-based content encryption
Support for both PHP (AES-256-CBC) and GPG encryption
Multiple display modes for encrypted content
Custom Gutenberg block for easy content management
Flexible date/time format support
Display Modes
Hidden – Completely hide the encrypted content
Show Encrypted – Display the encrypted text
Show Message – Display a custom message
Redacted – Show a redacted placeholder
Time Format Support
Supports various date/time formats:
Full format: “2024-03-25 14:30”
Date only: “2024-03-25”
Month and day: “03-25”
Time only: “14:30”
Usage
Create a new post or edit an existing one
Add the ‘Encrypted Content’ block
Enter your content
Set encryption parameters in the block settings:
Start Date (optional)
End Date (optional)
Display Mode
Publish or update your post
Configuration
Navigate to Settings > Encrypt Blogs
Choose your preferred encryption method:
PHP Encryption (AES-256-CBC)
GPG Encryption
Configure the chosen method:
For PHP: Set a secure passphrase
For GPG: Add your public/private keys and passphrase
Development
GitHub repository: https://github.com/bokumin/encrypt-blogs
Please report issues and contribute patches through GitHub
Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
- Encrypted Content
Installation
Upload the encrypt-blogs directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Go to Settings > Encrypt Blogs to configure your encryption settings
Start using the ‘Encrypted Content’ block in your posts
FAQ
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Which encryption methods are supported?
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The plugin supports two encryption methods:
PHP encryption using AES-256-CBC
GPG encryption using GnuPG -
How does time-based encryption work?
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You can specify start and end dates for encryption. The content will only be encrypted during this period. If no dates are specified, the content remains encrypted indefinitely.
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Is it secure?
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Yes. The plugin uses industry-standard encryption methods:
PHP encryption uses AES-256-CBC
GPG encryption uses your own GPG keys
Keys and passphrases are stored securely in WordPress options -
What happens to the content after the end date?
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After the end date passes, the content automatically becomes visible in its unencrypted form.
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Contributors & Developers
“Encrypt Blogs” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.1.0
Security improvement: Replaced exec()/shell_exec() with gnupg extension
Fixed: Proper implementation of wp_enqueue_script() and wp_add_inline_script()
Enhanced: Added sanitization callbacks for register_setting()
Updated: Settings fields now use proper WordPress sanitization functions
1.0.2
Added support for additional date/time formats
Improved error handling for GPG encryption
Enhanced security measures
1.0.1
Fixed block editor integration issues
Improved date parsing reliability
1.0.0
Initial release