Academy LMS
by Kodezen LLC · Education
Also makes 6 other plugins · 4.8K+ installs across the portfolio →
Academy LMS is the top-rated WordPress LMS plugin — create, sell & manage online courses with AI, quizzes, certificates & multi-instructor tools.
91 health vs 66 average across 168 Education plugins
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Daily downloads
Since 2022-10-05 · 1,424 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges
1.7K
now · peak 8.9K
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
7
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v3.8.5
7
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 68% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “2K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.
Install history · since 2022-03-19 · 1,421 observations
Estimated value
What this plugin might earn a year, and what it might sell for. Modeled from public signals; we don't see anyone's books.
Est. annual revenue
Est. acquisition value
No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from. A declining trend compresses what a buyer would pay.
Details
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 12 reviews to 2026-07-14Reviewers keep praising fast, hands-on support and an LMS that's simple and quick to set up, with a few asking for more integrations like Divi 5 modules.
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Ashikul Islam2mo ago
Outstanding support team! Every time I needed help, the Academy LMS support team responded quickly with clear and effective solutions. They are professional, friendly, and genuinely committed to resolving issues instead of just providing generic replies. Their fast response time and willingness to help make Academy LMS a reliable choice. Highly recommended for both the product and its excellent customer support.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ pmonteiro2mo ago
I have been using several products from this team for quite some time, and my experience has been consistently positive. The plugins are well-designed, reliable, and regularly updated. The code quality is excellent, the documentation is clear, and the products integrate seamlessly with WordPress. Whenever I have needed assistance, the support team has been responsive, professional, and genuinely committed to resolving any issues. What I appreciate most is the continuous improvement of their products and their willingness to listen to customer feedback. This gives me confidence not only as a customer but also as someone who is planning to introduce and promote their solutions in the Portuguese market. If you are looking for high-quality WordPress plugins backed by a dedicated team, I can confidently recommend their products. Keep up the excellent work!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ noreason43mo ago
I am using Academy LMS for a couple of months now and really like the simplicity and speed of it. When asking for help, the developer responded quickly and just a few days ago, when asking for a new feature, the developer not only responded quickly but within days built the feature into the plugin. Really cool to see the product grow and the developer caring about user feedback! Keep going! A+
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bahdem7mo ago
The product itself is very well-built and technically solid, but what truly impressed me was the level of support provided before the purchase. The developer was extremely responsive, professional, and helpful from a technical perspective. All my questions were answered clearly, and they took the time to understand my needs rather than giving generic replies. This kind of pre-sales support is rare and shows real commitment to the product and its users. Thanks to their guidance and transparent communication, the purchasing process was smooth and confidence-inspiring. Overall, a great experience with excellent technical support and a developer who truly cares about users. Highly recommended
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ karsten808mo ago
Great support and thanks for the help!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dstechnologies8mo ago
We have integrated this LMS for online courses, and it is working absolutely fine, and I love to use this LMS platform for our other clients. We wish a Happy New Year to the Academy LMS Team.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ genziitian9mo ago
Perfect LMS Tool and Best compared to other
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ tradingdoj09mo ago
Uso la piattaforma da circa 2 mesi, nel tempo ho riscontrato due bug di poca importanza, ma non appena li ho segnalati al supporto sono stati risolti in breve tempo. Il supporto oltretutto è veloce con i tempi di risposta e molto disponibile, nonostante le mie mille domande. Davvero apprezzato, lo consiglio a chi deve creare una piattaforma di e-learning
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.8.5 Fixed – academy_courses shortcode query reset issue 3.8.5
- — Version 3.8.4 Fixed – Security: access-control (IDOR) hardening for quiz attempts, quiz manual review and instructor feedback, lessons, Q&A, and manual enrollment so data is only accessible or editable by authorized users. Fixed – Sec 3.8.4
- — Version 3.8.2 Fixed – Gumlet Video Integration addon settings not compatible with the Gumlet dashboard settings. Fixed – Course import issue with Quizzes and Assignment addon activation checks. Fixed – Translation issues. Fixed – Erro 3.8.2
- — Version 3.8.1 Added – Gumlet Video Integration addon. Added – Quiz question explanations are now displayed based on settings. Added – PHP rendering support for quiz question explanations. Fixed – Translation issues. Fixed – AJAX API v 3.8.1
- — Version 3.8.0 Added – Private REST API endpoints for student-facing resources including lessons, notes, certificates, quiz attempts, and courses. Fixed – Multi-media attachment files not loading after page reload. Fixed – Translation 3.8.0
- — Version 3.7.4 Added – StoreEngine product purchase button click support before force-login restriction. Fixed – Previewable videos not working on the course learning page. Fixed – Translation and localization issues. Fixed – Radio but 3.7.4
Known vulnerabilities
via Wordfence Intelligence16 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, 1 still affects the current version.
- 2026-08-04 CVE-2026-12376 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 3.8.2 No patch available
- Medium · 4.3 Academy LMS <= 3.8.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object Reference via 'user_id' Parameter ↗2026-07-13 CVE-2026-9341 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.8.0 Patched in 3.8.1
- Medium · 5.3 Academy LMS <= 3.8.1 - Unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object Reference to Private Topic Disclosure ↗2026-07-01 CVE-2026-5348 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.8.1 Patched in 3.8.2
- Medium · 4.3 Academy LMS <= 3.8.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Note/Progress Modification ↗2026-06-30 CVE-2026-14184 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.8.0 Patched in 3.8.1
- Medium · 4.3 Academy LMS <= 3.5.3 - Missing Authorization ↗
- 2026-01-20 CVE-2025-15521 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.5.0 Patched in 3.5.1
- 2025-12-30 CVE-2025-68527 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 3.4.0 Patched in 3.4.1
- Medium · 4.3 Academy LMS <= 3.3.4 - Authenticated (Academy Instructor+) Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗2025-09-22 CVE-2025-59562 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.3.4 Patched in 3.3.5
- High · 8.3 Academy LMS <= 2.0.10 - Open Redirect ↗2024-06-21 CVE-2024-37234 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') Affects <= 2.0.10 Patched in 2.0.11
- 2024-05-10 CVE-2024-35171 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 1.9.25 Patched in 1.9.26
- Medium · 4.3 Academy LMS <= 1.9.16 - Missing Authorization ↗
- Medium · 5.4 Academy LMS <= 1.9.16 - Missing Authorization ↗
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CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 15 languages, 4 at 90% or more
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-12-31 1K+ → 2K+ up after 579 days in tier
- 2023-06-01 900+ → 1K+ up after 61 days in tier
- 2023-04-01 800+ → 900+ up after 46 days in tier
- 2023-02-14 700+ → 800+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2023-02-12 800+ → 700+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2023-02-10 700+ → 800+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2023-02-09 800+ → 700+ down after 5 days in tier
- 2023-02-04 700+ → 800+ up after 44 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Masteriyo LMS – LMS Course Builder, Quizzes & Certificates 5K+ installs · 4.7★ · 4 shared tags A -
Sikshya LMS – LMS Course Builder, Online Courses & eLearning 10+ installs · 4.0★ · 4 shared tags B -
LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes 10K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A
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Sensei LMS – Online Courses, Quizzes, & Learning 10K+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags B -
LifterLMS Labs 2K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags A -
WP Courses LMS – Online Courses Builder, eLearning Courses, Courses Solution, Education Courses 500+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A
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