Secure, Incognito-proof paywall
While Pigeon offers a variety of paywall models, the metered paywall is unquestionably the most widely used on paywalled websites across the internet. It’s a popular choice as it allows readers a taste of the content before encouraging them to become paid subscribers.
However, metered paywalls have a notorious vulnerability…they are infamously easy to get around. A simple switch to an Incognito or Private browsing window often resets the paywall meter, allowing unrestricted access. Other common workarounds include deleting cookies or using third-party websites to unlock content. This is a widespread issue that even the most popular paywall solutions struggle to prevent effectively.
That's where Pigeon sets itself apart. To the best of our knowledge, Pigeon is the ONLY paywall solution that successfully outsmarts these workarounds. Our proprietary security technology ensures that once visitors hit their meter limit, they’ve truly hit it. Opening a private window, deleting cookies, or turning to third-party websites won't grant them further access. The only path forward is to subscribe.
Your Revenue Is Leaking. The Damage Is Real.
How significant is this problem? We analyzed traffic across our client network and found that more than 40% of all traffic on our clients’ websites were attempts to bypass the paywall! These are shocking, real-world statistics gathered from our own clients, and we imagine the story is identical for nearly every paywalled site out there. Which means if you’re not using Pigeon for your paywall, 4 out of every 10 visitors might be accessing your premium content without subscribing. Simply put, if you’re not using Pigeon, you’re leaving money on the table.
Unparalleled Paywall Security
With Pigeon, you get a truly secure paywall, ensuring your valuable content is accessible only to paying subscribers. While other paywall services struggle with leaky paywalls, Pigeon ensures every subscription opportunity is captured with bulletproof security that actually works, helping you to avoid losing revenue through bypass tactics.
Pigeon is the only paywall software engineered with advanced anti-circumvention technology. We effectively block the common workarounds that other platforms can't, ensuring that your valuable content is for paying subscribers only.
Transparency Note: Even Pigeon’s robust security cannot always thwart 100% of hacking attempts. Ultra determined hackers, using a combination of advanced tools, may still find a way around the paywall. This will always be the case for every paywall solution. But Pigeon remains the most secure metered paywall on the market, preventing nearly all bypass attempts, and we are constantly improving security as technology evolves.
