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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.

How scoring works →
91 Health · A
Maintenance 100/100
Rating quality 96/100
Support 70/100

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.

99 / 100

Excellent listing optimization

Well tuned across the board

Update recency 100/100
WP compatibility 100/100
Rating quality 93/100
Listing tuning 100/100
Support resolution 100/100

Daily downloads

Since 2022-10-05 · 1,424 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive

-76% vs prior 30d
57Downloads · Aug 26

30-day downloads

Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges

1.7K

now · peak 8.9K

1.7K30d downloads · Aug 26

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

Academy LMS · #4670 you Masteriyo LMS · #3064 Sikshya LMS · #31019 LifterLMS · #2070

Rating trend

Star average over time · dips mark rough releases

4.9Stars · Aug 26

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.

874per 1k installs · Aug 26

Release cadence

Actively maintained
from wp.org release tags

How 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

3.8.5 · 2mo ago3.8.4 · 2mo ago3.8.3 · 2mo ago3.8.2 · 2mo ago3.8.1 · 3mo ago3.8.0 · 3mo ago3.7.4 · 4mo ago

What its installed base runs

via wordpress.org

Share 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.

v3.8 68%
v3.7 10%
v3.3 9.6%
v3.5 5.6%
Older / other versions 6.2%

Estimated active installs

The public count shows “2K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.

tracked estimate
2K–3K ≈2.9K

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

Install history · since 2022-03-19 · 1,421 observations

2KInstalls · Aug 26

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

N/A

Est. acquisition value

N/A

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

Version
3.8.5
Last updated
2mo ago
Added
2021-06-05 · 5 yrs old
Requires WP
6.8
Tested up to
7.0.4
Requires PHP
7.4

Recent review vibe

read from the latest 12 reviews to 2026-07-14
Positive PraiseSupport gone quietFeature requestsCompatibilityPerformance

Reviewers 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

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  1. Ashikul Islam
    2mo 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.

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  2. pmonteiro
    2mo 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!

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  3. noreason4
    3mo 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+

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  4. bahdem
    7mo 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

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  5. karsten80
    8mo ago

    Great support and thanks for the help!

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  6. dstechnologies
    8mo 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.

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  7. genziitian
    9mo ago

    Perfect LMS Tool and Best compared to other

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  8. tradingdoj0
    9mo 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

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Latest updates

via wp.org changelog

Recent releases and news for this plugin

  1. Version 3.8.5 Fixed – academy_courses shortcode query reset issue 3.8.5
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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 Intelligence

16 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, 1 still affects the current version.

  1. 2026-08-04 CVE-2026-12376 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 3.8.2 No patch available
  2. 2026-07-24 CVE-2026-16563 Missing Authorization Affects <= 3.8.2 Patched in 3.8.3
  3. 2026-07-13 CVE-2026-9341 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.8.0 Patched in 3.8.1
  4. 2026-07-01 CVE-2026-5348 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.8.1 Patched in 3.8.2
  5. 2026-06-30 CVE-2026-14184 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.8.0 Patched in 3.8.1
  6. 2026-02-17 CVE-2026-25372 Missing Authorization Affects <= 3.5.3 Patched in 3.5.4
  7. 2026-01-20 CVE-2025-15521 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.5.0 Patched in 3.5.1
  8. 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
  9. 2025-11-07 CVE-2025-12099 Deserialization of Untrusted Data Affects <= 3.3.8 Patched in 3.3.9
  10. 2025-09-22 CVE-2025-59562 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.3.4 Patched in 3.3.5
  11. 2024-07-11 CVE-2024-38701 Missing Authorization Affects <= 2.0.4 Patched in 2.0.5
  12. 2024-06-21 CVE-2024-37234 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') Affects <= 2.0.10 Patched in 2.0.11
  13. 2024-05-10 CVE-2024-35171 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 1.9.25 Patched in 1.9.26
  14. 2024-04-29 CVE-2024-33912 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.9.16 Patched in 1.9.17
  15. 2024-04-22 CVE-2024-32714 Missing Authorization Affects <= 1.9.16 Patched in 1.9.17
  16. 2024-02-21 CVE-2024-1505 Improper Privilege Management Affects <= 1.9.19 Patched in 1.9.20

Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.

CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.

Behavioral tests

via WP Hive

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Low memory footprint
Low page-speed impact
Runs on latest PHP + WP
No PHP errors
No JS errors
Activates cleanly
No resource errors
No external HTTP errors
Optimized database use
Frequently updated

Languages

via translate.wordpress.org

Translated into 15 languages, 4 at 90% or more

Korean 99%
Czech 97%
Spanish (Chile) 97%
Spanish (Spain) 97%
Russian 56%
Swedish 23%
Ukrainian 19%
Romanian 16%
Arabic 9%
Italian 8%
Dutch 7%
Polish 3%
Bengali 2%
Vietnamese 2%
French (France) 1%

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

  1. 2024-12-31 1K+ → 2K+ up after 579 days in tier
  2. 2023-06-01 900+ → 1K+ up after 61 days in tier
  3. 2023-04-01 800+ → 900+ up after 46 days in tier
  4. 2023-02-14 700+ → 800+ up after 2 days in tier
  5. 2023-02-12 800+ → 700+ down after 2 days in tier
  6. 2023-02-10 700+ → 800+ up after 1 days in tier
  7. 2023-02-09 800+ → 700+ down after 5 days in tier
  8. 2023-02-04 700+ → 800+ up after 44 days in tier

Competes with

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