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=== LifterLMS - WordPress LMS Plugin for eLearning ===
Contributors: chrisbadgett, strangerstudios, kimannwall, d4z_c0nf, actuallyakash, codeboxllc
Donate link: https://lifterlms.com/
Tags: lms, course, elearning, learning management system, quiz
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 7.6.1
Complete e-learning platform to sell online courses, protect lessons, offer memberships, and quiz students.
== Description ==
LifterLMS is a secure easy-to-use WordPress LMS plugin packed with features to easily create & sell courses online.
**[Download the LifterLMS plugin for free here](https://lifterlms.com/free/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)** directly from our website so you get instant access to all our valuable resources to help you get started quickly and easily for free.
Turn your WordPress website into a professional eLearning platform with every customizable feature you could possibly need from your LMS.
+ **Intuitive LMS Course Builder:** Create Courses, Sections, and Interactive Lessons with multimedia content.
+ **Track Student Progress:** In-Depth Reporting, Create Timed or Open Quizzes, Drip Content, Add Prerequisites, Analyze Progress, and Award Certificates
+ **Complete Ecommerce Platform:** Built-in Gateway Integration for Stripe and PayPal With Memberships and Subscriptions
+ **Community and Social Learning:** Integrate a Community Forum or Discussion Area, Add Multiple Instructors, and Display Course Reviews
[Explore All LMS Features](https://lifterlms.com/features/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
LifterLMS makes it easy to create, sell, and protect engaging online courses and training-based membership websites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N72Zw2EBm4A
### Integrate LifterLMS With Any Theme, Page Builder, & Block Editor
LifterLMS works with any modern WordPress theme/FSE, the Block Editor (Gutenberg), and every popular WordPress page builder including Elementor, Beaver Builder, and Divi.
**With over 10 years development,** our team is deeply engaged with the WordPress community. We encourage our integration partners to create the extensions you need most, like Affiliate WP, Monster Insights, WP Fusion, popular form plugins, GamiPress, Astra Pro, and more.
### Open Source, Free Core Plugin
LifterLMS gives back to the open-source community. The core LifterLMS plugin is a totally FREE forever LMS - no limits on your courses, memberships, enrollments, or earnings.
We believe in free, distributed learning for all. **LifterLMS exists to democratize education in the digital classroom.**
### Premium Add-ons and Bundles
Get to know our team and product. by signing up for a **[$1 temporary _30 Day_ website](https://lifterlms.com/try/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)**. You'll get instant access to a private demo site hosted on our servers pre-installed with:
+ the core LifterLMS plugin, AND
+ every premium LMS add-on
See why so many people start with or switch from another WordPress LMS or hosted platform to [LifterLMS](https://lifterlms.com/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) for online courses, membership sites, and remote schools.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnZflrWG5YQ
### LifterLMS is Perfect For:
**Builders**
We’re the favorite LMS plugin for WordPress developers, designers and IT pros who **build LMS websites and training portals** for clients, employers, and themselves
**DIY**
Do-it-yourself innovators love that LifterLMS helps them easily **create high-value online courses, coaching or training-based membership websites,** right on WordPress.
**Switchers**
Have you outgrown a hosted LMS platform or an incomplete WordPress LMS stack? Choose LifterLMS if you are looking for **more power, control, and better support**.
### Meet The LifterLMS Team
The LifterLMS team is a **diverse group of talented course creators, developers, designers, marketers, and entrepreneurs**.
Before developing LifterLMS, we consulted and built custom WordPress-based online learning and membership sites for clients worldwide. LifterLMS was born through this deep hands-on experience building high-end, custom WordPress LMS websites from scratch.
Learn more about [the people behind LifterLMS](https://lifterlms.com/about-us/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=Readme&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale#h-meet-the-team).
### LifterLMS By The Numbers
+ 8,377,042 Course Enrollments powered by LifterLMS
+ 12,570,881 Course and lesson completions powered by LifterLMS
+ 186,997 Achievement badges awarded by LifterLMS
+ 310,728 Certificates awarded by LifterLMS
+ Over 10,000 active installs of the WordPress LMS plugin
+ [308 5-star reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/lifterlms/reviews/?filter=5)
### [Features](https://lifterlms.com/features/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
Start with the free LMS plugin and [scale-up](https://lifterlms.com/pricing/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=Readme&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) as you grow.
**Make Money Teaching Online**
Set up LifterLMS, activate built-in payments with [Stripe](https://lifterlms.com/product/stripe-extension/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) or [PayPal](https://lifterlms.com/product/paypal-extension/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale). That's all you need to get started.
When you need more features and to expand your online learning business, we're here for you. We have several free and premium add-ons to help you create more value for your users, and scale your business revenue.
+ Credit card payments
+ One-time payments
+ Recurring payments
+ Payment plans
+ Unlimited course and membership pricing models
+ PayPal
+ Subscriptions
+ Checkout
+ Free courses
+ Course bundles
+ Private coaching upsells
+ Course and membership Coupons
+ Bulk course and membership sales
+ Affiliate ready
+ Native course and membership sales pages
+ Offline course and membership sales
+ Customizable course and membership enrollment
+ Country and currency
+ E-commerce dashboard
+ Credit card management
+ Subscription switching
+ Payment switching
+ Native Zapier integration
**Create Courses on Your WordPress LMS Website**
+ Course multimedia lessons
+ Course quizzes
+ Quiz question banks
+ Course builder
+ Course cohorts
+ Drip Content
+ Course and lesson prerequisites
+ Course tracks
+ Course assignments
+ Quiz time limits
+ Student dashboard
+ Student note-taking
+ Multi-instructor courses
+ Lesson downloads
+ Course import & export
+ Discussion areas
+ Instructional design
+ Forum integrations
+ Graphics pack
+ Course reviews
+ Group enrollments for courses and memberships
**Engage Your Students**
+ Achievement badges
+ Certificates
+ Personalized email
+ Social learning
+ Private coaching
+ Text messaging
**Offer Memberships**
+ Sitewide membership
+ Course bundles
+ Traditional memberships
+ Automatic course enrollment
+ Bulk course enrollment
+ Content restrictions outside of a course
+ Members-only payment plans
+ Private group discussions
+ Members-only forums
**Integrate your WordPress LMS with the Tools You Need**
+ Payment gateways
+ Email marketing
+ Forums
+ Mobile friendly
+ Use any theme or page builder
+ Built for compatibility
+ CRMs
+ E-learning authoring tools
+ Tin Can API (xAPI)
**Secure and Protect Your Content**
+ Course protection
+ User account management and registration
+ Members only content
+ Course only content
+ Restricted access
+ Password management
+ Self-hosted
**Own and Manage Your WordPress LMS Platform**
+ Detailed course, membership, ecommerce, and student reporting
+ Course gradebook
+ Email notifications
+ Bulk course and membership enrollments
+ Student management
+ Course and membership access management
+ Web design management
+ Branding & typography
+ WordPress LMS User Roles
+ Security
+ Require terms
+ Scalable
+ Layout
+ Testing tools
**Get Support For Your WordPress LMS Project**
+ Technical support
+ 30 Days of live weekly onboarding calls called [Liftoff Sessions](https://lifterlms.com/blog/liftoff/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=Readme&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [Live office hours](https://lifterlms.com/product/office-hours/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [Free training courses](https://academy.lifterlms.com/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=Readme&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [Free training webinars](https://lifterlms.com/lifterlms-webinars/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=Readme&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ Setup wizard
+ [Detailed documentation](https://lifterlms.com/docs/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ Dynamic resources
+ Demo course
+ System analyzer
+ User community
+ [REST API](https://developer.lifterlms.com/rest-api/)
+ [Developer ecosystem](https://make.lifterlms.com/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=Readme&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [Recommended Resources](https://lifterlms.com/recommended-resources/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=Readme&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) for course creators
**More Resources**
+ The [LifterLMS Official Homepage](https://lifterlms.com/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ The [LifterLMS Knowledge base](https://lifterlms.com/docs/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ The [LifterLMS Blog](https://lifterlms.com/blog/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ The [LifterLMS Podcast](https://podcast.lifterlms.com/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ The [LifterLMS Academy](https://academy.lifterlms.com/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=Readme&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ The [LifterLMS Developer Blog](https://make.lifterlms.com/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=Readme&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
### Enhance Your LMS With LifterLMS Add-Ons
**Advanced**
Increase your LMS website and it's training program's value with these add-ons:
+ [LifterLMS Advanced Quizzes](https://lifterlms.com/product/advanced-quizzes//?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Assignments](https://lifterlms.com/product/lifterlms-assignments/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Private Areas](https://lifterlms.com/product/private-areas/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Social Learning](https://lifterlms.com/product/social-learning/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Advanced Video](https://lifterlms.com/product/advanced-video/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=Readme&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Custom Fields](https://lifterlms.com/product/custom-fields/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Groups](https://lifterlms.com/product/groups/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS PDFs](https://lifterlms.com/product/lifterlms-pdfs/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Private Site](https://lifterlms.com/product/private-site/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Course Cohorts](https://lifterlms.com/product/course-cohorts/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Advanced Coupons](https://lifterlms.com/product/lifterlms-advanced-coupons/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Notes](https://lifterlms.com/product/lifterlms-notes/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
**Integrations**
Integrate your LMS with the tools you use:
+ [LifterLMS Stripe](https://lifterlms.com/product/stripe-extension/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS PayPal](https://lifterlms.com/product/paypal-extension/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Authorize.Net](https://lifterlms.com/product/authorize-net/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS WooCommerce](https://lifterlms.com/product/woocommerce-extension/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS ConvertKit](https://lifterlms.com/product/lifterlms-convertkit/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS MailChimp](https://lifterlms.com/product/mailchimp-extension/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
### LMS Website and User Experience Design Tools
Use LifterLMS with the modern LifterLMS [Sky Pilot Theme](https://lifterlms.com/product/sky-pilot/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) for even more beautiful results. LifterLMS works with any well-coded WordPress theme, but check out [Sky Pilot](https://lifterlms.com/product/sky-pilot/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) if you want to start with a modern, beautiful, full-site editing block-based theme. And consider using our [Aircraft page builder plugin](https://lifterlms.com/product/aircraft/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale), to make building beautiful web pages fast using our design template library.
+ [LifterLMS Sky Pilot Theme](https://lifterlms.com/product/sky-pilot/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Aircraft](https://lifterlms.com/product/aircraft/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
+ [LifterLMS Powerpack](https://lifterlms.com/product/lifterlms-pro/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE1K1FHiYDM
### Why Do People Switch to LifterLMS From Other LMS Plugins?
There are several other LMS plugins like:
+ Sensei LMS
+ Tutor LMS
+ WP Courseware
+ LearnDash
+ Masterstudy LMS
+ Academy LMS
+ Namaste LMS
+ LearnPress
There are some membership plugins with some course features like:
+ Paid Memberships Pro (Membership plugin that also integrates with LifterLMS)
+ MemberPress
The main reasons we hear from users who switched to LifterLMS after trying out the [best WordPress LMS plugins](https://lifterlms.com/blog/best-wordpress-lms-plugins/) is that LifterLMS has:
+ The best most feature-complete customizable well-coded features
+ Outstanding customer support including live calls
+ The free LifterLMS plugin is amazing making the project affordable
+ Memberships, ecommerce, and gamification included in LifterLMS without the need for 3rd party plugins
### Other Plugins and Themes Commonly Used with LifterLMS
The most common plugins and themes used with LifterLMS include Elementor, WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, Yoast SEO, WP Forms Lite, Akismet Anti-Spam, Elementor, Jetpack by WordPress.com, Classic Editor, Updrafts Plus Backup/Restore, Realy Simple SSL, All-in-One WP Migration, WordPress Importer, Starter Templates, Wordfence Security, Google Analytics for WordPress by MonsterInsights, Loco Translate, Slider Revolution, Astra Pro, Essential Addons for Elementor, WP Mail SMTP, WooCommerce Stripe Gateway, LiteSpeed Cache, Jetpack, Gravity Forms, MailChimp for WooCommerce, BuddyPress, BuddyBoss, Divi, Kadnece, Beaver Builder, bbpress, The Events Calendar, Ultmate Member, and more.
Connect LifterLMS to over 7,000 other apps like Facebook, Google Sheets, Zoom, Shopify, etc. using the [LifterLMS Zapier app](https://lifterlms.com/blog/zapier/).
### Support From LifterLMS
**All of our paid products include priority private support.
+ LifterLMS Support Ticket System, ready for any question you have about your LMS
+ Liftoff Sessions access with live screen-sharing to help you get started with the LMS software
+ [LifterLMS Office Hours](https://lifterlms.com/product/office-hours/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) is a weekly Mastermind group hosted by LifterLMS CEO Chris Badgett and special guests
### Save on LifterLMS With A Bundle
Save money and get more features.
+ [Free LifterLMS plan](https://lifterlms.com/free/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) gives you everything you need to start with all the essential LMS features from unlimited courses, memberships, students, teachers, and more.
+ [Earth Bundle](https://lifterlms.com/product/earth-bundle/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) gives you all the essentials you need to get your online learning website up and running so it's collecting money today with the most powerful secure learning management system software.
+ Level up your online course LMS website with our ecommerce, design, marketing technology, and automation tools with the [Universe Bundle](https://lifterlms.com/product/universe-bundle/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).
+ Add more engagement and student transformation potential to your immersive training programs with our entire suite of products including advanced features used by the best teachers, experts, and coaches with the [Infinity Bundle](https://lifterlms.com/product/infinity-bundle/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).
### Try the Best LMS Plugin
+ [Install the free core LifterLMS plugin right now](https://lifterlms.com/free/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale). See how extensive and customizable our free core plugin is.
+ Get a temporary _30 Day_ website on our servers with the core LifterLMS plugin AND all the premium add-ons installed. This demo website allows you to test drive all the LMS add-ons before you invest. Practice creating courses, test out the learner experience, and see how easy it will be to manage your course with WordPress. Install your favorite plugins & themes to test compatibility. **[Try LifterLMS for $1](https://lifterlms.com/try/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)** now.
+ Test LifterLMS as a student. Take a **free** course on how to build a LifterLMS website in 20 minutes. [Take a Free Course](https://academy.lifterlms.com/course/how-to-build-a-learning-management-system-with-lifterlms/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) now.
### Scaling LifterLMS
LifterLMS is incredibly flexible, customizable, and scalable. Use it for a simple one course website. Use it as a course marketplace or multi-instructor online school.
LifterLMS is lightweight enough to handle small niche sites, while also powering huge universities and employee training in Fortune 500 corporations. We've even worked with a site that has 4,470,829 course enrollments.
Unlike hosted LMS software where you would pay increasing monthly fees for access and growth, LifterLMS does not charge you more per course, per instructor, per student, or based on your revenue.
Whether you are going big or keeping it small, LifterLMS scales to meet your needs.
### LifterLMS in Action
+ [Success Stories](https://lifterlms.com/success/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=Readme&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) — Discover these amazing stories and accomplishments from our community of course creators.
+ [Showcase](https://lifterlms.com/showcase/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=Readme&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) — Check out these websites using LifterLMS
### What Others Are Saying About LifterLMS
> _"I've used many LMS platforms over the years. And they were all fine… right up to the day when they weren't. The trouble is, they all want you to package and manage your course the way THEY think you should do it. THEIR feature set. THEIR way to do it. **Now I host all my courses on LifterLMS. TOTALLY different experience. I'm free to do things MY way. I've never yet hit a wall where LifterLMS didn't enable me to do things the way I wanted.** Love it! Great support and community too."_
> _**Nick Usborne**, Teacher, Entrepreneur_
***
> _"As a former School Teacher, professional User Experience Designer, and current online course creator – I can honestly attribute much of our success to LifterLMS and it’s consideration for multiple learning modalities, the LMS UI/UX out of the box, and natural student Engagement opportunities. **In less than 10 months we’ve gone from $0 to $300K in revenue with LifterLMS** playing a huge part in that!!"_
> _**Sarah Lorenzen**, Teacher, Entrepreneur_
***
### Join Our Growing Community
When you download LifterLMS, you **join a thriving community** of education entrepreneurs, course creators, developers, LMS professionals, and WordPress enthusiasts.
We’re a fast growing open source eLearning community, and everyone seeking to build a sustainable online course business is welcome.
Join the [LifterLMS VIP Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifterlmsvip/) to:
+ check out what other LifterLMS users are creating
+ ask questions and support fellow course creators
Join the [LifterLMS Slack community](https://join.slack.com/t/lifterlms/shared_invite/enQtMzk3ODczNjc4Mjc3LTBlMmEzMWYyOTIwMDU3NDc2MmRhNGIxNGE0Nzc1OWIxZjg1OGVhM2E5YTkwYzZmMmM1ZTU4MDQxYjVlZDYyZTE) if you’d prefer to connect in Slack.
### Contribute
Are you a developer interested in contributing to LifterLMS? Visit the [LifterLMS GitHub Repository](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) to find out how to support this open source WordPress LMS software.
Want to add a new language to LifterLMS? Contribute language translations at [translate.wordpress.org](https://translate.lifterlms.com/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).
### What Should You Do Next?
**[Install the free LifterLMS plugin on your website](https://lifterlms.com/free/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)**,
then ...
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🚀
<!-- Test Auto deployment -->
== Installation ==
#### Minimum System Requirements
LifterLMS Requires
+ PHP 7.4 or later
+ WordPress 5.6 or later
+ MySQL 5.6 or later
Visit our [full system requirements](https://lifterlms.com/docs/minimum-system-requirements-lifterlms/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) for additional information.
#### Automatic Installation
The simplest way to install LifterLMS is through your existing WordPress site’s admin. Let WordPress handle file transfers for you - you’ll never need to leave the web browser or admin panel.
1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard
2. Navigate to Plugins -> Add New
3. In the search field, type "LifterLMS" and click "Search Plugins"
4. Once you've located LifterLMS, click "Install Now"
5. Once installation is complete, click "Activate"
#### Manual Installation
To manually install LifterLMS, you'll need to download the zip file using the "Download" link on this screen. Then, use FTP to manually upload the unzipped plugin folder to the proper plugins directory on your webserver.
Please see this [WordPress Codex document](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/manage-plugins/#manual-plugin-installation-1) for full instructions on Manual Plugin Installation.
#### Setup Wizard
After installation, LifterLMS launches a friendly (and super quick) Setup Wizard.
This wizard helps you configure LifterLMS so you can get to the fun stuff - like creating your courses - as quickly as possible.
The wizard includes a few sample courses you can import if you want to see some examples before you start creating your own content.
You can return to the setup wizard at any time by following [these steps](https://lifterlms.com/docs/rerun-lifterlms-setup-wizard/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
#### Where do I buy add-ons or bundles for my LifterLMS eLearning Website?
You can explore the individual learning management system add-ons [here](https://lifterlms.com/store/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) or save BIG with a [bundle](https://lifterlms.com/product-category/bundles/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
#### How do I troubleshoot issues with my LMS website?
First, make sure that you're running the latest version of LifterLMS. And if you've got any other LifterLMS plugins active on your site, make sure those are running the most current version as well.
The most common issues we see are either plugin conflicts, theme conflicts, or outdated servers. You can test if a plugin or theme is conflicting by manually deactivating other plugins until just LifterLMS is running on your site. If the issue persists from there, revert to the default Twenty Fifteen theme. If the issue is resolved after deactivating a specific plugin or your theme, you'll know that is the source of the conflict. If it is a hosting issue, contact your web host and make sure they’re running the most current version of PHP.
Also be sure to check out the official LifterLMS [Knowledge Base](https://lifterlms.com/docs/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).
#### How do I ask a question about my online course website?
Users of the free LifterLMS should post their questions here in our WordPress.org support area. If you find you're not getting support in as timely a fashion as you wish, you might want to consider [purchasing a product from LifterLMS](https://lifterlms.com/pricing/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) so you can access the LifterLMS support team.
If you're already a LifterLMS customer, you can simply log into your account and contact the support team directly on the [LifterLMS website](https://lifterlms.com/my-account/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale). We can provide a deeper level of support in there and address your needs on a daily basis during the work week. Generally, except in times of increased support loads, we reply to all comments within 12 business hours.
#### LifterLMS is awesome! Can you set up my online course site for me?
LifterLMS offers technical support, but we do not offer custom website development services. However, we do recommend third party LifterLMS Experts who can help with web design, web development, instructional design or marketing for a fee. Click here to visit the [LifterLMS Experts page](https://lifterlms.com/experts/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).
#### I'm interested in purchasing add-ons for my WordPress LMS website, but I have a few questions first.
If you're not finding your questions answered here or on our website, you can ask your presales questions through this [contact form](https://lifterlms.com/contact/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale). You can also connect live with a member of our team [here](https://lifterlms.com/contact/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).
#### What add-ons are available for LifterLMS, and where can I read more about them?
You can find a full list of official LifterLMS Add-ons [here](https://lifterlms.com/store/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)
#### I have a feature idea. What's the best way to tell you about it?
We care about your feature ideas and what you have to say. You can [request a feature](https://lifterlms.com/contact/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale), [vote on existing feature requests](?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale), and checkout the [product roadmap](https://lifterlms.com/roadmap/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).
#### Do you have any training for building an online course website?
Be sure you’ve taken the free tutorial training video course: [How to Create an Online Course with LifterLMS](https://academy.lifterlms.com/course/how-to-build-a-learning-management-system-with-lifterlms/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale). We also encourage you to get to know us by signing up for a $1 temporary _30 Day_ website on our servers which comes with the core LifterLMS plugin all our add-ons intalled. This demo allows you to test drive all the add-ons before you invest. Check it out here: **[Try LifterLMS for $1](https://lifterlms.com/try/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)**.
#### I'm interested in contributing to LifterLMS, how can I start?
LifterLMS is an open source project. We manage our team, developers, issues, and code on [GitHub](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/).
We welcome contributions of all kinds, anyone can contribute even if you don't write code! Check out our [Contributor's Guidelines](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md) to get started.
#### I found a security vulnerability or issue, how can I report it to the team?
The LifterLMS team takes security issues and vulnerabilities very seriously. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings, and will make every effort to acknowledge your contributions.
Please contact team@lifterlms.com to report a security vulnerability.
You can review our full security policy at [https://lifterlms.com/security-policy](https://lifterlms.com/security-policy).
== Screenshots ==
1. Infinitely customizable course catalog layouts: shown with course title, featured image, and instructor information.
2. View a single course with customizable content including access plans, difficulty, instructor, and lesson syllabus.
3. Edit courses in the WordPress block editor to add pricing tables, progress, outline, and more content.
4. Use the interactive Course Builder to structure your course, sections, lessons, quizzes, assignments and more.
5. Dashboard for course creators in the WordPress admin: an overview of recent statistics and quick links to common admin screens.
6. Advanced reporting for every learner so admins can track an individual students's course progress, membership, engagements, and achievements.
7. Clean and organized plugin settings to help you quickly and easily set up your course or membership site.
8. Detailed sales and enrollment reporting with built-in time periods or custom fields to filter by term, student, course, and membership.
9. Setup Wizard to help you install and configure your new online course website with LifterLMS in 5 simple steps.
== Changelog ==
= v7.6.1 - 2024-05-02 =
##### Bug Fixes
+ Fix error when trying to add a new lesson outside the course builder. [#2636](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2636)
+ Show correct course title when launching Course Builder immediately after creating a new course. [#2606](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2606)
+ Updating lifter blocks version for the Launch Course Builder button to appear on the Course edit page.
= v7.6.0 - 2024-04-18 =
##### New Features
+ Adds course-level lesson drip settings.
+ Loads translation files later for compatibility with plugins like Loco Translate. [#2429](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2429), [#2525](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2525)
+ Adds settings in the Permalinks page to edit the custom post type and taxonomy slugs. Slugs are saved in the site language on install on update.
+ Adds `llms_switch_to_site_locale` and `llms_restore_locale` to help LifterLMS add-ons switch to the site language when getting translation strings.
##### Updates and Enhancements
+ Improved the Course Builder UI.
+ Updating the Blocks and Helpers libraries to the latest version.
##### Bug Fixes
+ Allows the style tag when embedding content (iframe), in order to support more services. [#2610](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2610)
+ Removes non-working editing of course title in the Course Builder. [#2607](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2607)
+ Avoid issue with lost content when the course builder is launched immediately after creating a new course. [#2606](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2606)
+ LifterLMS block editor strings now appear in the user's language. [#2525](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2525)
+ Fixed user's language setting not honored on backend. [#2324](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2324)
+ Fixes XSS, sanitization, and other security issues reported by Signal Labs.
+ Fixes typo with CHF currency.
##### Updated Templates
+ [templates/myaccount/my-orders.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.6.0/templates/myaccount/my-orders.php)
= v7.5.3 - 2024-02-22 =
##### Bug Fixes
+ Fix fatal error when rendering single course page with reviews enabled. [#2604](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2604)
= v7.5.2 - 2024-02-16 =
##### Updates and Enhancements
+ Added product images for Aircraft and Memberlite.
+ Updates LifterLMS Rest to [v1.0.0](https://make.lifterlms.com/2024/01/22/lifterlms-rest-api-version-1-0-0/).
##### Bug Fixes
+ Adds error handling when taking a quiz in case of temporary server error or internet issue.
##### Security Fixes
+ Reviews handler now checks nonces and user limits. Thanks, Francesco Carlucci at Wordfence.
##### Updated Templates
+ [templates/emails/footer.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.5.2/templates/emails/footer.php)
= v7.5.1 - 2024-01-24 =
##### Updates and Enhancements
+ Added action and description links to the plugins page.
##### Bug Fixes
+ Style updates for buttons in editor.
+ Fixed logic to validate that the terms page exists before adding to email footer.
+ Removed .clear styles since WordPress already sets them by default. [#2573](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2573)
+ Improved image appearance in quiz multiple choice and image choice question types. [#2588](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2588)
##### Security Fixes
+ Added nonce for course clone link. Thanks, Dhabaleshwar Das.
##### Updated Templates
+ [templates/emails/footer.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.5.1/templates/emails/footer.php)
= v7.5.0 - 2023-11-05 =
##### New Features
+ Added `LLMS_Add_On::get_image()` method to get the addon and author image. [#2511](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2511)
+ Added a paragraph to show Number of lessons in a course at Course Catalog and My Courses. [#2434](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2434)
##### Updates and Enhancements
+ Updates LifterLMS Blocks to [v2.5.2](https://make.lifterlms.com/2023/11/01/lifterlms-blocks-version-2-5-2/).
+ Bundled Add-ons & More Banners/Author Images in Core LifterLMS. [#2511](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2511)
+ Updates LifterLMS Rest to [v1.0.0-beta.29](https://make.lifterlms.com/2023/10/24/lifterlms-rest-api-version-1-0-0-beta-29/).
+ Update Action Scheduler to version 3.5.4. To improve compatibility with PHP 8.2.
##### Bug Fixes
+ Fixed checking for the wrong function name when defining the pluggable function `lifterlms_student_dashboard`. [#2550](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2550)
+ Only show LifterLMS-authored Addons in All section.
+ Improved compatibility with WordPress 6.4 by using `traverse_and_serialize_blocks` in place of the deprecated `_inject_theme_attribute_in_block_template_content`.
+ PHP 8.2 compatibility fix: Fixed creation of dynamic property `LLMS_Meta_Box_Access::$_saved`.
##### Developer Notes
+ Added `LLMS_Payment_Gateway::can_process_access_plan()` method to determine if an access plan can be processed by the gateway. Also added the filter hook `llms_can_gateway_process_access_plan` to filter its result.
+ Added a check on whether the gateway can process a specific plan when purchasing a plan, or switching the payment gateway of a recurring payment.
+ Added action hook `llms_checkout_form_gateway_cant_process_plan` fired on the checkout form gateways section, when a gateway cannot process a specific plan.
+ Added new filter hook `llms_unschedule_recurring_payment_on_access_pan_expiration` to control whether or not the recurring payments fo an order need to be unscheduled when the related access plan expires (`true` by default).
+ Added 'favorites' in User postmeta for getting all user's favorites.
+ Added filter `llms_course_syllabus_lesson_favorite_visibility` for disabling favorites in syllabus view.
+ Added filter `llms_is_$object_type_favorite` to change object's (lesson, student, course) favorite boolean value.
+ Added `llms_lesson_preview_before_title` and `llms_lesson_preview_after_title` action hooks.
+ Added function `llms_template_syllabus_favorite_lesson_preview`.
+ Added filter `llms_favorites_enabled` to enable/disable Favorites feature.
+ Removed references to the unused quiz's property `random_answers`. Thanks [@AlexVCS](https://github.com/AlexVCS)! [#2552](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2552)
+ Improved some unit tests compatibility with PHP 8.2.
##### Security Fixes
+ Improved security when exporting a reporting table: make sure to avoid path traversals. Thanks [Huseyin Tintas (stif)](https://linkedin.com/in/huseyintintas)!
##### Updated Templates
+ [templates/checkout/form-gateways.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.5.0/templates/checkout/form-gateways.php)
+ [templates/checkout/form-switch-source.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.5.0/templates/checkout/form-switch-source.php)
+ [templates/content-single-lesson-before.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.5.0/templates/content-single-lesson-before.php)
+ [templates/course/favorite.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.5.0/templates/course/favorite.php)
+ [templates/course/length.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.5.0/templates/course/length.php)
+ [templates/course/lesson-count.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.5.0/templates/course/lesson-count.php)
+ [templates/course/lesson-preview.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.5.0/templates/course/lesson-preview.php)
+ [templates/loop/content.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.5.0/templates/loop/content.php)
+ [templates/myaccount/dashboard.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.5.0/templates/myaccount/dashboard.php)
+ [templates/myaccount/my-favorites.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.5.0/templates/myaccount/my-favorites.php)
= v7.4.2 - 2023-10-06 =
##### Developer Notes
+ Fixing issues in the 7.4.1 release.
= v7.4.1 - 2023-10-06 =
##### New Features
+ Added new admin Resources page.
##### Bug Fixes
+ Fixed possible issues when cloning a course containing a quiz built with the Advanced Quizzes addon, after disabling it.
##### Developer Notes
+ Moved attempt randomization logic into the new static method `LLMS_Quiz_Attempt::randomize_attempt_questions()`.
+ Added filter hook `llms_quiz_attempt_questions_array` to allow filtering the quiz attempt's question arrays.
= v7.4.0 - 2023-10-03 =
##### New Features
+ Added method `LLMS_Quiz::get_questions_count()` for getting count of questions.
+ Added support for the upcoming "Question Bank" feature of the LifterLMS Advanced Quizzes add-on.
##### Updates and Enhancements
+ Added `nocache_headers()` to prevent browser caching for temporary redirects.
##### Bug Fixes
+ Added "Chaiyaphum" province for the Thailand. [#2527](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2527)
##### Developer Notes
+ Course Builder: Correctly get/set (and track changes of) Backbone's model properties which are objects.
+ Added filter hook `llms_admin_show_header` to allow 3rd parties filtering whether or not to show the branded header in the admin.
+ Added filter `llms_generator_new_post_data`, to allow third parties to filter the data used when creating a new post while cloning/exporting a course or lesson.
+ Abstracted the `LLMS_Admin_Setup_Wizard` class, added the class `LLMS_Abstract_Admin_Wizard`.
+ Added filter `llms_quiz_attempt_questions_randomize` to enable/disable questions randomize.
+ Added filter `llms_quiz_attempt_questions` to modify the questions array for the quiz.
+ Added filter `llms_quiz_questions_count` to filter the quiz's question count.
##### Updated Templates
+ [templates/quiz/meta-information.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.4.0/templates/quiz/meta-information.php)
= v7.3.0 - 2023-08-08 =
##### Updates and Enhancements
+ When a notice is shown for an access plan on the course edit screen (e.g. When using the WooCommerce integration and no product has been associated to the access plan.) Also display a warning icon next to the access plan title.
+ Made sure only who can `view_others_lifterlms_reports` will be able to see the analytics widget content in the WordPress admin.
+ Better rounding of float values on some reporting screens.
+ Avoid creating a post revision when cloning a course/lesson.
+ When creating pages via `llms_create_pages()`: strip all tags from the page title and slash the page data prior to inserting the page in the db via `wp_insert_post()` to prevent slashes from being stripped from the page title.
+ Updated the WordPress tested version up to 6.3.
+ Improved compatibility with the Divi theme by fixing an issue with the quiz attempt result clarifications not being visible when the Divi option `Defer jQuery And jQuery Migrate` was enabled. [#2470](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2470)
##### Bug Fixes
+ Fix spacer block when creating new certificate templates in WP 6.3.
+ Fixed PHP Warning when no course/membership catalog page was set or if the selected page doesn't exist anymore. [#2496](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2496)
+ Don't include WordPress default sidebar.php template when using a block theme. [#2488](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2488)
+ Updated Kazakhstani Tenge's currency symbol. [#2475](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2475)
+ Make the dashboard widget visible only if the current user has LMS Manager capabilities. [#2500](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2500)
+ Fixed issue with LifterLMS Navigation Link block and block visibility settings. [#2474](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2474)
+ Use student dashboard as default value for navigation link block. [#2465](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2465)
+ Fixed typo in a function name that could potentially produce a fatal. Thanks [@kamalahmed](https://github.com/kamalahmed)!
##### Developer Notes
+ Added the parameter `$tab` (ID/slug of the tab) to the `lifterlms_reporting_tab_cap` filter hook. Thanks [@sapayth](https://github.com/sapayth)! [#2468](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2468)
+ Added new filter hook `llms_can_analytics_widget_be_processed` that will allow to filter whether or not an analytics widget can be processed/displayed.
+ Added new filter `llms_install_get_pages`.
+ Added new public static method `LLMS_Admin_Dashboard_Widget::get_dashboard_widget_data()`.
+ Added `llms_dashboard_checklist` and `llms_dashboard_widget_data` filters to adjust dashboard content. [#2491](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/2491)
##### Updated Templates
+ [templates/admin/reporting/tabs/widgets.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.3.0/templates/admin/reporting/tabs/widgets.php)
+ [templates/global/sidebar.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.3.0/templates/global/sidebar.php)
+ [templates/quiz/results-attempt-questions-list.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/7.3.0/templates/quiz/results-attempt-questions-list.php)
[Read the full changelog](https://make.lifterlms.com/tag/lifterlms)