What is the correct approach here? Should all custom caps be added to admin role manually like they are added to other roles? Yes, because register_post_type() will not automatically assign the capabilities to any users or user roles, including administrators, but if Multisite is enabled, then those who are super admins would always be able … Read more
You want to use the method WP_User::set_role() https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/classes/wp_user/set_role/ If you want to add the role as an additional role, replace set_role with add_role add_action( ‘frm_after_create_entry’, ‘inactive_to_member’, 20, 2 ); function inactive_to_member($entry_id, $form_id) { if ( $form_id == 21 ) { // form id of the form to copy $user = wp_get_current_user(); //get logged in user … Read more
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How to query users to count all with a custom capability and limit it to a set of roles?
Your use of the init hook means that the cap is set on every page load. A better approach is to write a small plugin and set the cap once by using the plugin activation hook. And remove it using the deactivation hook.
The ultimate member is truly magical, although it is a little difficult to comprehend. If you wish to prevent certain user role notifications, utilise the ultimate member hook from the link below. Ultimate Members Hooks https://docs.ultimatemember.com/article/1324-hooks-list?hook=um_email_notifications
Vistors usually always have the rights to access a post. Only exceptions that I know are drafts, password protected posts or post_types that are not public accessable. You could use get_post_status() and post_password_required()