Uncanny Toolkit for LearnDash
by Uncanny Owl · Education
Also makes 1 other plugin · 60K+ installs across the portfolio →
Extend LearnDash with a variety of useful modules that make it even easier to build great learner experiences with LearnDash.
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Health
A 88/100
no flags
Active installs
20K+
≈27K estimated
Momentum
+99%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “lms”, “learning” and “education” for “lesson”, “scorm” and “certificates”. “lms” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “lesson” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “learning” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #13. “scorm” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “education” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “certificates” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
88 health vs 69 average across 280 Education plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.1%
of downloads still active
At least 20K of 946.9K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Education plugin keeps 1.1%, across 176 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Education 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 7 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
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 3 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 105 reviews, smoothed to 4.57★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 3 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →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.
53
Momentum
Holding steady
+1.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
44%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+1.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| learndash your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| uncanny | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| toolkit | #2 | #2 | up 2 |
| lessons | #3 | #3 | up 1 |
| lesson | #4 | #3 | up 1 |
| learndash lms | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| elearning your tag | #9 | #5 | up 2 |
| education your tag | #12 | #9 | up 1 |
| learning your tag | #13 | #12 | up 4 |
| scorm | #8 | #4 | 0 |
| useful | #14 | #11 | up 6 |
| certificates | #10 | #8 | up 4 |
| certificate | #11 | #8 | up 5 |
| course certificate | #13 | #7 | up 2 |
| student | #20 | #11 | up 3 |
| courses | #22 | #15 | 0 |
| course | #23 | #15 | — |
| course access | #24 | #17 | 0 |
| wp education | #24 | #13 | down 1 |
| lms your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
124 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 19 listed. 105 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “lms”, “learning” and “education” for “lesson”, “scorm” and “certificates”. “lms” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “lesson” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “learning” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #13. “scorm” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “education” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “certificates” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “education”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “learning”. #13 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 34.4K · 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.
7
releases in the last 12 months
3d ago
latest release · v3.8.3 · 29 Oct 2026
8
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 65% 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 “20K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 15 months ago; the previous band took 4.4 years to cross, which places it about 71% of the way through.
Install history since 25 Feb 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ o0llied1.6y ago
Very useful plugin for LearnDash, very easy to use and great support from the Uncanny Team!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ scaesar1.9y ago
There are plenty of options in the free version.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ lauravannieuwland1.9y ago
We are extremely satisfied with the Uncanny Toolkit! It provides excellent statistics and offers the incredibly handy ability to switch between user accounts. This feature has been invaluable for thoroughly testing different roles and resolving any potential issues efficiently. The support team is also fantastic—responsive and helpful whenever needed. Overall, we’re very happy with this plugin and highly recommend it!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ trainingcity3.4y ago
I tried the free version of this plugin on my LearnDash site and can easily recommend the upgrade to the paid version for anyone who wants the additional functionality and support. The plugin is well done, obviously highly maintained, excellent documentation and a good add on for any LearnDash site.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kalleaume3.5y ago
I haven’t experienced this kind of dedicated support in a long time! Ryan and his team provided carefully considered responses to my many questions. Based on this extremely positive pre-sale experience, we decided to purchase the Uncanny All Access Pass in order to use a combination of their plugins on our Learndash site. I definitely recommend this company and their plugins to anyone implementing a Learndash LMS.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Josh Virkler3.6y ago
I wish I didn’t need a plugin to get these features, but am glad I don’t need to hire a programmer!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ historiaon3.6y ago
🙂
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ steveplugins3.9y ago
These guys are the real deal. I’ve been particularly impressed with the tech support. I’ve sent several numerous questions, and every time got a reply that enabled me to solve the problem (with my site, not with the plugin – it works fine!) quickly and easily. I’ll say one other thing: It’s not just the quality of the products they offer, or the speed and robustness of the support; it’s the kind of support they offer. I suspect (though I don’t know for sure) that a lot of WordPress users are like me – pretty computer savvy, some tech experience, but not specialists by any means. Some plugin designers wouldn’t be able to speak the language of non-specialists; these guys can. I really appreciate that. The input they provide gives people like me outstanding solutions to problems that take our projects from the basic muddling-through level to the kind of level that we could only get if we were real specialists. Outstanding work.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-10-29 Version 3.8.3 Updated: Improved code quality and consistency #588 User Switching – Update bundled User Switching library to 1.12.2 #587 Fixed: Front End Login – Manual User Verification could be bypassed for accounts with valid creden 3.8.3
- 2026-10-16 Version 3.8.2 Fixed: Front End Login – Strengthened password reset security by requiring a valid reset session and token, preventing cross-site requests from changing passwords during an active reset process #557 Front End Login – Pre 3.8.2
- 2026-09-21 Version 3.8.1 New Feature: Front End Login – WordPress Two-Factor plugin compatibility #502 Updated: Blocks – Breadcrumbs, Front End Login and Resume Button blocks updated to the latest WordPress block standards for improved compatibi 3.8.1
- 2026-05-29 Version 3.8.0.3 Fixed: Frontend Login Plus – Fixed WP 2FA code verification and backup code handling during login #479 3.8.0.3
- 2025-12-05 Version 3.8.0.2 Fixed: Frontend Login Plus – Added a check to ensure 2FA hooks are only enabled when module is active, preventing unnecessary hook registration #465 3.8.0.2
- 2025-12-01 Version 3.8.0.1 Fixed: Front End Login – Resolved an issue where the password field was not working properly on iPhones #464 3.8.0.1
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 10 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.8.3). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Uncanny Toolkit for LearnDash <= 3.7.0.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-09-22 CVE-2025-57988 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.7.0.3 Patched in 3.7.0.4
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Uncanny Toolkit for LearnDash <= 3.7.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-05-16 CVE-2025-48080 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.7.0.2 Patched in 3.7.0.3
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Uncanny Toolkit for LearnDash <= 3.7.0.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-04-11 CVE-2025-22268 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.7.0.1 Patched in 3.7.0.2
- 2022-11-26 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 3.6.3 Patched in 3.6.4
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 6.8.3
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 13 languages, 3 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
5 of 8 pass · checked 1 Nov 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Extend LearnDash with a variety of useful modules that make it even easier to build great learner experienc..."
- ! Has a FAQ No FAQ section.
- ! FAQ asks real questions No FAQ to judge.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use this", "great for").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WPForms, bbPress, LearnDash, Multisite and 3 more.
- ! Headings and lists 0 headings and 3 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 10,130 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "lms" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-07-27 30K+ → 20K+ down after 1613 days in tier
- 2021-02-25 20K+ → 30K+ up after 233 days in tier
- 2020-07-07 10K+ → 20K+ up after 357 days in tier
- 2019-07-16 6K+ → 10K+ up after 722 days in tier
- 2017-07-24 5K+ → 6K+ up
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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PowerPack for LearnDash 1K+ installs · 4.2★ · 5 shared tags A -
Easy Dash for LearnDash 700+ installs · 4.1★ · 5 shared tags B -
Grid Button for LearnDash 100+ installs · 4.0★ · 5 shared tags D -
Students Count for LearnDash 60+ installs · 4.1★ · 5 shared tags D -
Next Step for LearnDash 60+ installs · 4.1★ · 5 shared tags D -
Unenroll For Learndash 30+ installs · 3.6★ · 5 shared tags
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