The code recipe below limits the specified discount codes to one use per “user” (a single username/email address in your WordPress Users list).

If you are using discount codes to give free trials, see this post for a better method to offer trial memberships that can only be used once.

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The Code Recipe

Adding the Recipe to Your Website

You can add this recipe to your site by creating a custom plugin or using the Code Snippets plugin available for free in the WordPress repository. Read this companion article for step-by-step directions on either method.

Update the array on line 10 with the discount code(s) you would like to restrict to one time per user.

Kim Coleman

Author: Kim Coleman

Kim Coleman is the co-founder of Paid Memberships Pro, the most trusted membership platform, which powers over 90,000 membership sites worldwide. With over two decades of experience in development, management, and marketing, Kim plays a pivotal role in shaping the product and guiding the team.

She specializes in content creation, video tutorials, and frontend development for the core open-source plugin and its various Add Ons, helping businesses of all sizes build and grow their membership sites.

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