SureDash – Community, Courses & Member Dashboard
by Brainstorm Force · Membership
Also makes 33 other plugins · 7M+ installs across the portfolio →
Build a community right inside WordPress. Discussion spaces, courses, member profiles, and a beautiful dashboard — no coding needed.
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Health
B 84/100
no flags
Active installs
1K+
≈1.6K estimated
Momentum
+70%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: One page off on “community”. #14 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
84 health vs 71 average across 298 Membership plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.1%
of downloads still active
At least 1K of 47.5K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Membership plugin keeps 0.9%, across 164 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Membership plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 36 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
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
Updated 4 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.3★ over 23 reviews, smoothed to 4.16★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
39
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
22%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.4
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| community your tag | #14 | #22 | down 2 |
| courses your tag | #14 | #18 | down 1 |
| discussion forum your tag | #14 | #19 | down 1 |
| online courses | #20 | #23 | down 1 |
| community forum | #20 | #24 | — |
| courses online | #21 | #23 | down 1 |
| membership your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| user dashboard your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
90 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 6 listed. 84 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- One page off on “community”. #14 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “courses”. #14 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “discussion forum”. #14 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- “membership” and “user dashboard” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
Daily downloads
Since 7 Jan 2025 · 663 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 6K · peaks are release surges
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
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
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.
36
releases in the last 12 months
4d ago
latest release · v1.12.4 · 27 Oct 2026
56
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 “1K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 7 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 59% of the way through.
Install history since 6 Jan 2025
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ cxp46mo ago
Keep polishing so that every buyer can use their preferred page builder. Still some issues on Etch like padding of menu items… keep polishing, thanks.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ andrevanberlo20156mo ago
I’ve been using SureDash since it launched, initially as a beta tester, and I can say with confidence that this team builds software worth paying attention to. For my use case — running an online guitar academy with courses, resources, and ongoing student communication — SureDash solved something I couldn’t find elsewhere: a platform that looks genuinely good out of the box, without needing custom CSS to make it presentable, and that combines courses, discussion spaces, and access control in a way that actually works together. The SureMembers integration is seamless. The feature that has changed my workflow most is the MCP integration with Claude. I can post updates and lesson notes to my students without ever opening the site. For a one-person operation, that kind of automation is a genuine gamechanger. A few things I’d love to see: Per-user resource sharing. You can already share a post with a single user — I asked for that, and they built it. But for resources like PDFs and MP3s, sharing is currently limited to access groups. For coaching, being able to share a file with one specific person is important. The functionality feels close — it just isn’t there yet for resources. Search and categorisation. With hundreds of videos and growing, discoverability is becoming a real issue. Either native categories and tags, or an ACF integration, would go a long way. Video messaging. The ability to record and post a video directly in a comment or post would be huge for coaching workflows. A special integration with PrestoPlayer and Bunny CDN might work here. Plugin integration clarity. Running SureDash alongside SureMembers and SureCart, there are moments where it’s genuinely unclear where to do certain things. Login is a good example — SureMembers has its own, SureDash creates another. When someone is running all three plugins, there should be clear guidance on how to handle login, page restriction, downloads, and access in a unified way. These products are stronger together, and that should be more obvious. This team listens — the single-user post sharing I mentioned above is proof of that. I have genuine trust in where this is going. Four stars because there’s real work still to do, but I’m watching closely and I expect that to change.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ vellebelle8mo ago
After a few weeks of using SureDash, my honest impression is that it still feels like a beta product rather than a polished, production-ready plugin. There are too many basic engineering problems: poor accessibility, messy markup, strange frontend decisions, leftover classes from other products, hardcoded JavaScript strings that create translation issues, and even missing support for WebP files, which are now a standard image format. As a developer building client sites, that is a major red flag. I could go on and on. The things mentioned above are just a few og the problems. There are so many “dumb” bugs. It feels like it’s vibe coded to he honest. The biggest problem is trust. I need to know that the tools I use are stable and well-built. With SureDash, I keep finding bugs and questionable implementation details, and fixes seem slow to arrive. That makes it hard to rely on for real-world client work. The idea behind the product is good, but the execution is not there yet. Right now, I cannot recommend SureDash to professionals who care about code quality, maintainability, accessibility, and reliability. This topic was modified 4 months ago by vellebelle.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mgandycfo8mo ago
Full disclosure: I have not gone live yet with SureDash, but I’ve set it up with content on Local, and the process was very easy. The interfaces are simple and clean for a DIYer. During the process, I spotted a minor issue—not a bug, but not a feature enhancement, either. I contacted Support, and I received an answer with a solution within 24 hours (if you are in the U.S., expect a next-day response). This is not the first time Support has helped me with one of their products. In all cases, they are kind, helpful, and clear in their communication. Is SureDash perfect? This is still a young product, and I’m committed to it and the team behind it. Their focus seems to be on simplicity in the early going, and that has made my learning curve easy to navigate.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ helpusobi19mo ago
In 2025, the plugin had a somewhat bumpy start, but since then it has managed to catch up. I had a specific request, which was developed within a reasonable time frame, so sometimes they do listen to user needs. What I like most is that it is fully compatible with all WordPress pages, posts, and plugins. The course feature is very clean, and SureMembers integration is getting better and better. Unfortunately, however, there are still many fundamental shortcomings. There are a lot of bugs, and minor features aren’t working. To be honest, this still feels more like a beta product than something ready for production, compared to other similar product.My biggest concern is that there’s no roadmap, and the Facebook group doesn’t often answer questions about specific features or future developments. This erodes trust; people are reluctant to build a business around it because they don’t know what to expect.It would be great, but it would require more care. This topic was modified 5 months, 1 week ago by helpusobi1. This topic was modified 3 months, 4 weeks ago by helpusobi1.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ baaarkweb11mo ago
I have built out one community so far and to be honest, Im really impressed with the features the team have put together in a relatively short space of time. Looking forward to the planned gamification and leaderboard too!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ keithmason12mo ago
Suredash has allowed me to create a beautiful looking video subscription community, and it is improving with every new release – and offers great value for the price. I always appreciate the level of support from the Sure team and also the fact they listen to what users say. Keep up the great work guys – Suredash is going to be a powerhouse
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ rodbroc1.1y ago
I’m in love with the beauty of this plugin. The Adam and team have an awesome eye for design and this plugin is doesn’t fall short in any way. By far my favorite community plugin for wordpress.
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 12 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.12.4). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 4.3 SureDash – Community, Courses & Member Dashboard <= 1.12.2 - Missing Authorization ↗
- Patched Medium · 5.3 SureDash – Community, Courses & Member Dashboard <= 1.12.2 - Missing Authorization ↗
- Patched Medium · 5.3 SureDash – Community, Courses & Member Dashboard <= 1.12.2 - Missing Authorization ↗
- Patched Medium · 6.4 SureDash <= 1.12.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'display_name' Parameter ↗2026-10-15 CVE-2026-96870 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.12.0 Patched in 1.12.1
- Patched Medium · 6.4 SureDash <= 1.12.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via Image 'alt' Attribute in Community Post Content ↗2026-10-09 CVE-2026-102774 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.12.1 Patched in 1.12.2
- Patched Medium · 6.4 SureDash <= 1.10.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'draweropenverposition' Block/Shortcode Attribute ↗2026-08-15 CVE-2026-18402 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.10.3 Patched in 1.10.4
- Patched High · 7.2 SureDash – Community, Courses & Member Dashboard <= 1.10.1 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-08-10 CVE-2026-66698 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.10.1 Patched in 1.10.2
- Patched Medium · 6.4 SureDash <= 1.10.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes ↗2026-07-23 CVE-2026-15821 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.10.0 Patched in 1.10.1
- Patched High · 8.1 SureDash – Community, Courses & Member Dashboard <= 1.8.0 - Authenticated (SureDash User+) Arbitrary File Deletion ↗2026-07-08 CVE-2026-57401 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 1.8.0 Patched in 1.8.1
- Patched Medium · 6.5 SureDash – Community, Courses & Member Dashboard <= 1.8.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection ↗2026-06-17 CVE-2026-54813 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 1.8.0 Patched in 1.8.1
- 2025-07-31 CVE-2025-54685 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 1.1.0 Patched in 1.2.0
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 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 3 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Build a community right inside WordPress. Discussion spaces, courses, member profiles, and a beautiful dash..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 7 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 7 of 7 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("perfect for", "who want").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions LearnDash, WP-CLI, Facebook.
- ✓ Headings and lists 7 headings and 5 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 5,529 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "user dashboard" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-03-28 900+ → 1K+ up after 41 days in tier
- 2026-02-15 800+ → 900+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-02-14 900+ → 800+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-02-13 800+ → 900+ up after 80 days in tier
- 2025-11-25 700+ → 800+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-11-24 800+ → 700+ down after 6 days in tier
- 2025-11-18 700+ → 800+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-11-17 800+ → 700+ down after 4 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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Youzify – BuddyPress Community, User Profile, Social Network & Membership Plugin for WordPress 5K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags B -
ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities 5K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
Ultimate Member – Terms & Conditions 4K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags C -
Ultimate Member – Online Users 3K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags D
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