Header and Footer Scripts Wordpress Plugin - Restrict Access

[llarenavera]

Hi, need help.
How can I restrict the access to Header and Footers Script plugin/widget in Settings and Edit Pages/Post to Administrators only?

Thanks.

[anand]

Hello @llarenavera

You may add the following code to your site specific plugin OR theme's functions.php file:

/**
 * Remove Header and Footer metabox from users other than Admins.
 *
 * @package: Header and Footer Scripts
 * @author: Anand Kumar <anand@anandkumar.net>
 * @link: https://goo.gl/Zjr8jp
 */
function remove_plugin_metaboxes(){
	if ( is_plugin_active( 'header-and-footer-scripts/shfs.php' ) ) {
		// Only run if the user is an Editor or lower.
		if ( ! current_user_can( 'activate_plugins' ) ) {
			// Remove Metabox
			remove_meta_box( 'shfs_all_post_meta', 'post', 'normal' );
		}
	}
}
add_action( 'do_meta_boxes', 'remove_plugin_metaboxes' );

PS: Don't forget to keep a backup handy in case anything goes wrong.

HTH

[llarenavera]

What do you mean site specific plugin?

Can I add this in the shfs.php file?

[anand]

A site specific plugin is an alternative way to add custom code if you can't (or don't want) modify your theme's functions.php file. This link might help you understand better: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/what-why-and-how-tos-of-creating-a-site-specific-wordpress-plugin/