LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes

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282 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 234 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).

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Share 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.

Crossed into this band 4.1 years ago; the previous band took 3.4 years to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.

1. ★★★★★ leilafrangie

   4mo ago

   Need to improve the reports part and add more features other than only creating a course. It is easy to access when creating a training course but very complicated when the need to link certificates to the course emerges. As well, sorting of courses based on date wise is not working currently.

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2. ★★★★★ miguelyendys

   6mo ago

   SUPER FLEXIBLE, this system help me a lot to start in my elearning business.im fully gratefull, thanks for all!.

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3. ★★★★★ g5jcc

   6mo ago

   We have been using LifterLMS to deliver free amateur radio training through the Halifax & District Amateur Radio Society, and it has been an excellent platform for our needs. The system has allowed us to create structured, accessible online courses for students working towards their amateur radio licences. It is flexible, well-supported, and has given us the tools to present learning material clearly, manage student progress, and build a proper online academy rather than simply publishing static content. Over the past year, more than 550 students have come through our course, which is far beyond what we initially expected. LifterLMS has played a significant part in making that possible. The support from the LifterLMS team has also been outstanding. They have shown a genuine interest in what we are trying to achieve as a volunteer-led society and have been generous, responsive, and encouraging throughout. For any organisation looking to deliver online learning through WordPress, particularly where flexibility and ownership of the learning environment matter, LifterLMS is very easy to recommend.

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4. ★★★★★ sarriayoga

   7mo ago

   I ve been trying different lms tools. And this one made perfectly sense. It s ease to use. HAs a lot of smart shortcuts to finalize the job that are lacking in other. Each week live support. Only that is an incredible asset. And the price is but a fraction compared to other tools in the same league Highly recommended Santiago pinto

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5. ★★★★★ cindymac99

   8mo ago

   After leaving a big, expensive LMS I couldn’t justify long-term, LifterLMS was the perfect solution. Setup was straightforward, and it handles everything my learners and I need. Paired with Paid Memberships Pro, it’s a genuinely powerful combination. What sets LifterLMS apart isn’t just the product — it’s the whole ecosystem: responsive support, smart integrations, and a team that is forward-thinking, and clearly partners with the right people. Affordable, feature-rich, and extensible. Easy recommend.

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6. ★★★★★ debidel

   8mo ago

   This is a great LMS with many features and flexibility. But absolutely and unusually great instruction and support. LifterLMS offers tons of instructional videos, documentation, and even weekly  “Ask Me Anything” livestream. Very oriented to the customer. Real people run this company.I like knowing I can make changes and ask questions whenever I need to. Glad I picked this LMS.Easy to recommend.

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7. ★★★★★ heschr

   9mo ago

   Lifter LMS is the ideal solution for a variety of learning settings, consistently meeting and exceeding expectations. From support and documentation to features and connectivity, it’s in a class of its own.

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8. ★★★★★ hnassar

   9mo ago

   In Short! LifterLMS Listens, Guides and Helps!

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. 2026-10-09 Version 3.2 Security Fixes Additional checks when loading templates. 3.2
2. 2026-10-08 Version 3.1 Updates and Enhancements Captcha secret keys are partially hidden in Security settings after they are saved. #3387 Bug Fixes Additional fix for the plan description editor when adding a new access plan in some cases. Cle 3.1
3. 2026-10-05 Version 3.0 New Features Course builder shows a permalink preview for unsaved lessons and quizzes, based on the title, until the slug is edited. Added an “Add Existing Lesson” button next to “Add New Lesson” in each Course Builder s 3.0
4. 2026-09-14 Version 2.1 New Features Added informative notices about available add-ons in the admin. Makes Course IDs easier to find. #3321 Thanks @robindevitt ! Updates and Enhancements Added a Name Your Price add-on option to the new access p 2.1
5. 2026-08-24 Version 2.0 New Features The sections and lessons list endpoints accept parent_id as an alias for the parent filter. Added a read-only REST API endpoint for student grades with per-lesson course grade breakdowns, added a readonly gr 2.0
6. 2026-08-11 Version 1.1 Updates and Enhancements Increased entropy used when generating order keys. Thanks @enterlectury ! Bug Fixes Fixed saving when attaching an existing lesson after editing its title or permalink in the Course Builder. Fixe 1.1

All 20 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (10.3.2). Sites still on an older version should update.

1. Patched High · 7.5 LifterLMS <= 10.3.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via 'lifterlms_checkout' Shortcode Attributes ↗
   2026-10-13 CVE-2026-110284 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 10.3.1 Patched in 10.3.2
2. Patched High · 8.8 LifterLMS <= 10.2.1 - Authenticated (Custom+) PHP Object Injection via 'custom' Lesson Data ↗
   2026-10-09 CVE-2026-104723 Deserialization of Untrusted Data Affects <= 10.2.1 Patched in 10.3.0
3. Patched Medium · 6.4 LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes <= 10.0.9 - Authenticated (Custom role+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2026-07-30 CVE-2026-14207 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 10.0.9 Patched in 10.0.10
4. Patched Medium · 4.3 LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes < 10.0.10 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Information Exposure ↗
   2026-07-30 CVE-2026-14231 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects < 10.0.10 Patched in 10.0.10
5. Patched Medium · 6.5 LifterLMS <= 9.2.1 - Authenticated (Custom+) SQL Injection via 'order' Parameter ↗
   2026-04-10 CVE-2026-5207 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 9.2.1 Patched in 9.2.2
6. Patched High · 8.8 LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes - Various Versions - Authenticated (Student+) Privilege Escalation ↗
   2025-11-12 CVE-2025-11923 Improper Privilege Management Affects 3.5.3 - 3.41.1 Patched in 3.41.2
7. Patched High · 7.5 LifterLMS <= 8.0.6 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection ↗
   2025-07-01 CVE-2025-52717 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 8.0.6 Patched in 8.0.7
8. Patched Medium · 5.3 LifterLMS <= 8.0.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Post Trashing ↗
   2025-03-18 CVE-2025-2290 Missing Authorization Affects <= 8.0.1 Patched in 8.0.2
9. Patched Medium · 6.1 LifterLMS <= 8.0.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2025-03-03 CVE-2024-13619 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 8.0.0 Patched in 8.0.1
10. Patched Medium · 4.3 LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes <= 7.8.5 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Post Deletion ↗
    2024-12-17 CVE-2024-12596 Missing Authorization Affects <= 7.8.5 Patched in 7.8.6
11. Patched High · 7.2 LifterLMS <= 7.7.5 - Authenticated (Admin+) SQL Injection ↗
    2024-09-05 CVE-2024-7349 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 7.7.5 Patched in 7.7.6
12. Patched High · 8.8 LifterLMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for eLearning <= 7.6.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection via Shortcode ↗
    2024-06-04 CVE-2024-4743 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 7.6.2 Patched in 7.6.3
13. Patched Medium · 4.3 LifterLMS <= 7.5.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery ↗
    2024-04-08 CVE-2024-31363 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 7.5.0 Patched in 7.5.1
14. Patched Medium · 5.3 LifterLMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for eLearning <= 7.5.1 - Missing Authorization via process_review ↗
    2024-02-27 CVE-2024-0377 Improper Access Control Affects <= 7.5.1 Patched in 7.5.2
15. Patched Low · 3.3 LifterLMS <= 7.4.2 - Authenticated(Administrator+) Directory Traversal to Arbitrary CSV File Deletion ↗
    2023-11-05 CVE-2023-6160 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 7.4.2 Patched in 7.5.0
16. Patched High · 7.5 LMS by LifterLMS – Online Course, Membership & Learning Management System Plugin for WordPress < 4.21.2 - Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗
    2021-05-17 CVE-2021-24562 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects < 4.21.2 Patched in 4.21.2
17. Patched Medium · 5.4 LMS by LifterLMS – Online Course, Membership & Learning Management System Plugin <= 4.21.0 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2021-05-10 CVE-2021-24308 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 4.21.1 Patched in 4.21.1
18. Patched Medium · 6.1 LMS by LifterLMS <= 4.21.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2021-04-29 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 4.21.1 Patched in 4.21.1
19. Patched Critical · 9.8 LifterLMS Wordpress Plugin <= 3.37.14 - Arbitrary File Write ↗
    2020-03-31 CVE-2020-6008 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects < 3.37.15 Patched in 3.37.15
20. Patched Critical · 9.8 LMS by LifterLMS <= 3.35.0 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Import ↗
    2019-09-09 CVE-2019-15896 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.35.0 Patched in 3.35.0

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Translated into 99 languages, 3 at 90% or more

Plus 75 more locales with partial translations.

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Growth timeline

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

1. 2022-10-04 9K+ → 10K+ up after 1244 days in tier
2. 2019-05-09 7K+ → 9K+ up after 449 days in tier
3. 2018-02-14 6K+ → 7K+ up after 192 days in tier
4. 2017-08-06 5K+ → 6K+ up after 56 days in tier
5. 2017-06-11 4K+ → 5K+ up after 46 days in tier
6. 2017-04-26 3K+ → 4K+ up after 123 days in tier
7. 2016-12-24 2K+ → 3K+ up after 104 days in tier
8. 2016-09-11 900+ → 2K+ up

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LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes: 10K+ active installs, 4.8★ (393 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-11-01. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/lifterlms