DO NOT ASK ME WHAT IS YOUR BUDGET ? - IT IS GIVEN BELOW ### Custom WordPress Plugin Development Task We need a **custom WordPress plugin** for our site (llactivator.ai) that handles user management, authentication, payments, social features, and usage metering. The plugin should be **self-contained**, using WordPress core APIs (user meta, hooks, custom tables) to ensure it works independently and can be developed/tested in parallel with ongoing site improvements. **Key Features to Implement**: - **Mentor-based account creation**: Users select a mentor during registration; the mentor later earns a percentage from the user's payments. - **Flexible login system**: Support email login + social/Google login (integrate with existing plugins like MiniOrange or Nextend if present, with fallback). - **Stripe integration**: Users can connect Stripe and add funds to their account balance. - **Friends network with permissions**: Users can add friends; support levels like "Friends" (view private posts) and "Co-creators" (collaborate on content with labeling, but no access to payments). - **Credit tracking dashboard**: Display personal balance and credits earned via referrals. - **Metered paywall**: Allow X free uses per month, then charge small amounts per additional use (e.g. integrate with https://wp-plugins-directory.com/simple-paywall?utm_source=chatgpt.com#comments). **Development Requirements**: - Use namespaced custom tables and user meta for all data. - Expose features via shortcodes, blocks, and simple REST/PHP APIs for easy integration. - Keep everything tied to WordPress user IDs – no assumptions about theme or other plugins. - Build and test primarily on the current live site (llactivator.ai), but ensure the plugin is **fully portable** to a more advanced version of the site being developed in parallel. This is a **straightforward mid-sized plugin project** leveraging standard WordPress patterns. Detailed specs, UI placement guidance, and integration steps will be provided after selection. Looking for an experienced WordPress developer familiar with user meta, custom tables, Stripe, and social login integrations.