Library Management System
by Online Web Tutor · Education
The best library management system plugin for WordPress — manage books, borrowers, branches, bookcases, sections, borrow/return workflows and receipts …
85 health vs 66 average across 168 Education plugins
Directory ranking optimization
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Excellent listing optimization
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Since 2022-10-05 · 1,427 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges
1.0K
now · peak 1.8K
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.
15
releases in the last 12 months
1mo ago
latest release · v3.5.9
16
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. 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 “200+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.
Install history · since 2022-10-04 · 1,384 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
Reviewer account pattern
from wp.org reviewer profiles11 of the last 11 four- and five-star reviews came from accounts created within a month of posting the review.
Registering a wp.org account just to leave a review is common and often entirely legitimate. The share here is unusually high for the sample, so it's worth keeping in mind while reading the reviews.
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ trexin2mo ago
Dieses Plugin hält was es verspricht. Die Kommunikation mit den Autoren funktioniert und es wird zuverlässig geantwortet. Preis und Leistung ist absolut in Ordnung.Vielen Dank.T. Rexin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ajeetpro2mo ago
I’ve been genuinely impressed with this Library Management System plugin. The installation was straightforward, and the interface is clean, modern, and easy to navigate. It includes everything needed to manage a library efficiently—from books, categories, authors, publishers, members, and issue/return management to fines, reports, and notifications. The plugin is well-organized, performs smoothly, and offers a great balance between functionality and usability. Even with a large collection of books, everything remains fast and responsive. The dashboard provides a clear overview, making daily management much easier. What stands out the most is the attention to detail and the range of features included. Whether you’re managing a school, college, university, or private library, this plugin provides a complete solution without feeling overly complicated. The documentation is helpful, and the developer has done an excellent job creating a reliable and professional product. Overall, this is one of the best library management plugins available for WordPress. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a powerful and user-friendly library management solution! 🌟
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ usi152mo ago
I have tested some Library Plugins in the last 3 years. This one is realy the best . You can start easy and fast to Build your own LMS. This topic was modified 3 weeks, 4 days ago by usi15.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ davidrizzo893mo ago
I’ve had the opportunity to use this plugin in the pro version, and it’s perfect in every way. There are no words to describe it, in fact, one could say “perfect.” But the real strength is the support, always available and ready to help. These guys deserve more than 5 stars!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ pisalliaris3mo ago
Very good plugin for Libraries. Recommended for small Libraries. Good cooperation for possible extensions.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ linux197010mo ago
Abbiamo una piccola Biblioteca e gestiamo i libri da quasi un anno con LMS pro, dopo qualche piccolo problema, grazie alla pronta assistenza di onlinewebtutor sempre disponibile che ha risolto e anzi migliorato il plugin lavoriamo spediti. E’ un ottima soluzione rispetto ai costosissimi sistemi Nazionali che non avremmo potuto permetterci essendo noi un gruppo di volontari NO PROFIT.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shanek00110mo ago
Really good and solid plugin! The way it handles bookcases, sections, categories, and books management is very well-structured and easy to use. The admin interface makes organizing books super simple. The addition of shortcodes is a worthy and valuable feature in the free version. Allows quick integration of book listings anywhere on the site without any hassle. One small suggestion: it would be great if you could add filters on the public book listing page, especially filter by category, to help visitors browse books more efficiently. Overall, I am happy to use it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ davewinfield1.2y ago
The free version has stupidly low limits on verything – not enough to test properly even. Documentation is laughable – doesn’t even explain how to show the library on a page. Useless.
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Known vulnerabilities
via Wordfence Intelligence7 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.
- 2026-08-05 CVE-2026-18666 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') Affects <= 3.6.6 Patched in 3.6.7
- 2026-06-23 CVE-2026-56034 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') Affects <= 3.5.7 Patched in 3.5.8
- 2026-06-22 CVE-2026-12582 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') Affects <= 3.5.7 Patched in 3.5.8
- 2026-02-18 CVE-2025-12707 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') Affects <= 3.2.1 Patched in 3.3
- 2024-12-11 CVE-2024-12406 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') Affects <= 3.2.0 Patched in 3.2.1
- 2024-12-06 CVE-2024-8679 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') Affects <= 3.1 Patched in 3.2
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 HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 1 language, 0 at 90% or more
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-05-27 300+ → 200+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-05-26 200+ → 300+ up after 14 days in tier
- 2026-05-12 300+ → 200+ down after 18 days in tier
- 2026-04-24 200+ → 300+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-04-23 300+ → 200+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2026-04-21 200+ → 300+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2026-04-17 300+ → 200+ down after 419 days in tier
- 2025-02-22 200+ → 300+ up after 36 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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