Memberlite is the official theme for Paid Memberships Pro. Memberlite is a hybrid theme that allows you to use traditional customization options alongside the built-in page builder tools in the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg).
Browse the sections below to access theme documentation, reference materials, and advanced tutorials for your Memberlite site.
Site Branding
This section demonstrates how to update the layout and design of your site’s title, tagline, logo, and site icon.
(more...)Customize the Theme
Memberlite has many theme customization options that you can easily manage via the Appearance > Customize screen in the WordPress admin. The customization options listed under “Memberlite Options” are covered below.
(more...)Page Layout Options
This section demonstrates the various design and page layout options available for your content.
(more...)Sidebars and Widgets
Dynamically add, remove and adjust settings for the sidebars and widgets on the selected page in the Customize preview area or via Appearance > Widgets in the WordPress admin.
(more...)Memberlite Shortcodes
Enhance the appearance of your content with shortcodes. Select a shortcode below to see screenshots and read the documentation.
(more...)Backgrounds
You can customize backgrounds in Memberlite by setting a “Background Image”, “Header Background Image”, or defining the background color for your site via Appearance > Background.
(more...)Action Hook Reference
A list of action hooks available in Memberlite to allow you to ‘hook into’ the theme templates and call functions or add content at specific times.
(more...)Filter Hook Reference
A list of filter hooks available in Memberlite to allow you to modify the appearance of specific theme elements via custom functions.
(more...)Theme Compatibility for Paid Memberships Pro
Paid Memberships Pro will work with any WordPress theme. Certain themes with dark backgrounds or heavy styling may need to have some CSS rules added to your stylesheet to ensure that text is readable.
Last updated on April 3, 2025
