AccessGuard ‑ Visibility Rules

AccessGuard, officially listed on the Shopify App Store as AccessGuard ‑ Visibility Rules, is a Shopify app in the Accounts and login category. AccessGuard helps merchants control who can view and access restricted storefront content, wholesale areas, and customer experiences. Approve customer access requests, protect pages and products, and manage gated experiences directly from Shopify admin. Merchants can create approval workflows, automate customer access decisions, and restrict visibility for specific customers or visitor groups without editing theme code.

AccessGuard offers a free plan and 3 paid plans starting at $9/month and going up to $39/month. The free plan includes Lock Products and Pages, Basic Access Rules, and Access Request Forms. The paid plans unlock advanced features beyond what's available on the free tier.

Yes — AccessGuard offers a free plan alongside paid options. The free plan includes Lock Products and Pages, Basic Access Rules, and Access Request Forms. Paid plans start at $9/month for advanced features.

AccessGuard launched on May 19, 2026.

AccessGuard does not currently carry Shopify's Built for Shopify badge. The badge is awarded to apps that meet Shopify's published standards for performance, ease of use, and merchant value — many high-quality apps operate without it.

Merchants commonly compare AccessGuard with Sami B2B Lock,Password Protect, BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password, Helium Customer Fields, and Locksmith. Each alternative covers a similar use case but differs on pricing model, integration depth, and the specific themes merchants praise in reviews — see the alternatives section above for a side-by-side.