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Tests done by WP Hive test script Results
Minimal impact on memory usage The memory usage of this plugin is less than the average memory usage of other plugins on WordPress.org + 200KB. Check FAQ for more.
Minimal impact on pagespeed The impact of this plugin on PageSpeed is less than the average impact of other plugins on WordPress.org + 1000 milliseconds
No PHP errors, warning, notices WP Hive automated test found no PHP error while activating this plugin on our server
No Javascript issues WP Hive automated test found no JavaScrip error while activating this plugin on our server
Latest PHP 8.1.12 compatible WP Hive automated test found the plugin fully compatible with the latest version of PHP
Latest WordPress 6.7.1 compatible WP Hive automated test found the plugin fully compatible with the latest version of WordPress
Optimized database footprint The plugin creates less than 50 database tables
No activation errors WP Hive automated test found no activation error while activating this plugin on our server
No resource errors WP Hive automated test found no resource error/s while trying this plugin on our server
Frequently updated The plugin was updated at least once in the last 90 days
No problems were detected during tests.
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The database server is MySQL 10.6.10 and the default PHP memory limit is 512M.
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About LifterLMS
Description
LifterLMS is a powerful WordPress LMS plugin that makes it easy to create, sell, and protect engaging online courses and training based membership websites. LifterLMS works with any well-coded WordPress theme and all the popular WordPress page builders (like Elementor, Beaver Builder, Divi, etc.). As an engaged WordPress community member, LifterLMS actively encourages and helps other great plugins integrate with....
LifterLMS is a powerful WordPress LMS plugin that makes it easy to create, sell, and protect engaging online courses and training based membership websites. LifterLMS works with any well-coded WordPress theme and all the popular WordPress page builders (like Elementor, Beaver Builder, Divi, etc.). As an engaged WordPress community member, LifterLMS actively encourages and helps other great plugins integrate with LifterLMS like Affiliate WP, Monster Insights, WP Fusion, the most popular form plugins, GamiPress, Astra Pro, the Course Scheduler, and many more. You can also connect your WordPress LMS website to 1,500+ other apps via Zapier. LifterLMS is one of only 11 WordPress plugins listed in the Zapier app directory.
LifterLMS strikes a beautiful balance in being an all-in-one solution while also integrating with other best of breed technologies relevant to course creators and membership site owners.
Similar to WooCommerce and WordPress, LifterLMS gives back to the open source WordPress community by contributing the core LifterLMS plugin for FREE for the world to benefit from. We believe in free distributed learning for all. LifterLMS exists to democratize education in the digital classroom.
At it’s core LifterLMS exists to lift up others through education.
You do NOT need a separate ecommerce or membership plugin made by a different company to use LifterLMS! All that and more is included with LifterLMS so you can avoid the “Software Frankenstein” problem (too many plugins made by different companies that don’t work well together have different levels of support).
LifterLMS is also known for having a thriving well supported user community through, active listening, social engagement and robust documentation.
We encourage you to get to know us by signing up for a website on our servers with the core LifterLMS plugin AND all the premium add-ons intalled. This demo allows you to test drive all the add-ons before you invest. You can even add your other favorite plugins & themes to your demo site so you can see them in action together.
Are you ready to Try LifterLMS for $1? ?
You’ll see why so many people like you are starting with or switching to LifterLMS.
Who Uses LifterLMS?
WordPress Freelancers
WordPress Agencies
WordPress Educators like Shawn Hesketh at WP101
IT Departments
Marketing Agencies
Entrepreneurs
CEU Publishers
Schools
Organizations
Governments
Enterprise Companies
DIY (Do It Yourselfers)
What Types of People Use LifterLMS?
1) Builders
The WordPress developers, designers & IT pros who build LMS websites and training portals for clients, employers & themselves
2) Starters
Do-it-yourself innovators who are looking to create high value online courses, coaching or training based membership websites
3) Switchers
People who have outgrown a hosted platform or an incomplete WordPress stack looking for more power, control and better support
Who Makes LifterLMS?
The LifterLMS team is a diverse group of talented course creators, developers, designers, marketers and entrepreneurs. Before developing the LifterLMS product we consulted and built custom training based membership sites for clients all over the world. It was through many years experience building high end custom WordPress LMS websites for the expert industry, that the LifterLMS project was born.
Because 5 years ago we couldn’t find a plugin that provided a rock solid all-in-one foundation for training websites, we decided to build LifterLMS and contribute the core plugin to you and the WordPress community.
LifterLMS is course & membership creation software built by course creators and a talented technical team. We understand WordPress, ecommerce, eLearning, engaegment, gamification, conversion optimization, the website building insudtry, and the needs of the online teacher coach, and training professional.
You can learn more about the people behind LifterLMS here.
LifterLMS By The Numbers …
4,348,041 Enrollments powered by LifterLMS
6,570,731 Course and lesson completions powered by LifterLMS
86,807 Achievement badges awarded by LifterLMS
120,728 Certificates awarded by LifterLMS
Over 9,000 active installs
108 5 star reviews
LifterLMS Features
Start with our core free plugin and scale-up as your business grows!
Make Money Building an Education-Based Business
LifterLMS plus one payment gateway like Stripe or PayPal is powerful enough to get you started on your journey!
Credit card payments
One-time payments
Recurring payments
Payment plans
Unlimited pricing models
PayPal
Subscriptions
Checkout
Free courses
Course bundles
Private coaching upsells
Coupons
Bulk sales
Affiliate ready
Native sales pages
Offline sales
Customizable enrollment
Country and currency
E-commerce dashboard
Credit card management
Subscription switching
Payment switching
Native Zapier integration
Create Courses
Multimedia lessons
Quizzes
Course builder
Drip Content
Pre-requisites
Course tracks
Assignments (coming soon)
Quiz time limits
Student dashboard
Multi-instructor
Lesson downloads
Course import & export
Discussion areas
Instructional design
Forum integrations
Graphics pack
Course reviews
Engage Your Students
Achievement badges
Certificates
Personalized email
Social learning
Private coaching
Text messaging
Offer Memberships
Sitewide membership
Course bundles
Traditional memberships
Automatic course enrollment
Bulk course enrollment
Content restrictions
Members-only payment plans
Private group discussions
Members-only forums
Integrate with the Tools You Need
Payment gateways
Email marketing
Forums
Mobile friendly
Use any theme
Built for compatibility
CRMs
E-learning authoring tools
Tin Can API (xAPI)
Secure and Protect Your Content
Course protection
User account management and registration
Members-only content
Restricted access
Password management
Self-hosted
Own and Manage Your Platform
Detailed reporting
Gradebook
Email notifications
Bulk enrollments
Student management
Access management
Web design management
Branding & Typography
LMS Roles
Security
Require terms
Scaleable
Layout
Testing tools
Get Support
Technical support
30 Days of live weekly onboading calls called Liftoff Sessions
Live office hours
Free training courses
Free training webinars
Setup wizard
Detailed documentation
Dynamic resources
Demo course
System analyzer
User community
REST API
Developer ecosystem
Recommended Resources for course creators
Further Reading
The LifterLMS Official Homepage
The LifterLMS Knowledgebase
The LifterLMS Blog
The LifterLMS Podcast
The LifterLMS Academy
The LifterLMS Developer Blog
Extend and Enhance LifterLMS with Add-ons
Advanced
Increase your training program’s value with these engagement add-ons
LifterLMS Advanced Quizzes
LifterLMS Assignments
LifterLMS Private Areas
LifterLMS Social Learning
LifterLMS Advanced Video
LifterLMS Custom Fields
LifterLMS Groups (Scheduled to Release: 2/10/20)
Integrations
Integrate with the third-party tools you know and love
LifterLMS Stripe
LifterLMS PayPal
LifterLMS Authorize.Net
LifterLMS WooCommerce
LifterLMS ConvertKit
LifterLMS MailChimp
Design Tools
Make your learning platform beautiful
LifterLMS Powerpack
LifterLMS LaunchPad Theme
Support
Our world-class support has your back and all of our paid products include priority private support with the LifterLMS development team
LifterLMS Support Ticket System
Liftoff Sessions access with live screensharing
LifterLMS Office Hours is weekly Mastermind group hosted by LifterLMS CEO Chris Badgett
Save Big with a Bundle
Save money while unlocking the full potential of your learning platform
Level up your online course website with our ecommerce, design, marketing technology, and automation tools with the Universe Bundle
Add even more engagement and student transformation potential to your immersive training programs with our entire suite of products including advanced features used by the best teachers, experts, and coaches with the Infinity Bundle
Give LifterLMS a Try
There are many ways to take LifterLMS for a test drive
Go ahead and install the free core LifterLMS plugin right now
Get a temporary 30 Day website on our servers with the core LifterLMS plugin AND all the premium add-ons intalled. This demo website allows you to test drive all the add-ons before you invest. You can even add your other favorite plugins & themes, but this demo site is not something you get to keep after the 30 days are over. Try LifterLMS for $1 now.
Another way to test LifterLMS out is to see what the student experience is like. Take a free course on how to build a LifterLMS website in 20 minutes. Take a Free Course now.
What Others Are Saying
“WP101.com serves more than 30,000 members, so it’s no small challenge to migrate to a new membership plugin. We spent more than a year carefully evaluating dozens of LMS and membership plugins before we finally discovered LifterLMS. It was the only plugin that checked all the boxes for our needs. And the LifterLMS team also shares our passion for creating better online learning experiences. In particular, we deeply resonate with their goal of restoring the human touch to online learning—something that is absent from most online courses today.”
Shawn Hesketh, Owner, WP101
“As a former School Teacher, professional User Experience Designer, and current online course creator – I can honestly attribute much of our success to LifterLMS and it’s consideration for multiple learning modalities, UI/UX out of the box, and natural student Engagement opportunities. In less than 10 months we’ve gone from $0 to $300K in revenue with LifterLMS playing a huge part in that!! I’m looking forward to everything that comes next from the creators of LifterLMS!!”
Sarah Lorenzen, Teacher, Entrepreneur
“LifterLMS has been the best decision we have made towards the build out of our online Learning Management site and community. The breadth and depth of what Lifter offers in a few WordPress plugins exceeds anything else we evaluated as it includes: easy course construction, integrated eCommerce, community capabilities, gamification and the support for delivery of 1-on-1 coaching collaboration services. Lifter also has pre-built integrations with other key WordPress technologies we wanted to use. Lifter has attracted a solid community and support network of leading experts to help guide anyone who wants to transform the world or their industry with online training. Chris and the Lifter team are real people, and they care.”
Michael Wolf, CEO, emPowering NOW LLC (Golden XPR)
“I bought/installed LifterLMS yesterday then spent the day having a blast! Two years ago I started writing a book, which morphed into wanting to present the material online in a more interactive way. I started my website from scratch in January and installing the LMS was a milestone moment! A milestone moment that turned out to be one joy right after the other! I’m always amazed when something is made easy! The LifterLMS product is amazing!! Power to the people! Really quite extraordinary to have something so helpful be able to be in the hands of regular folk.”
Margot Worthy, Author, Teacher
LifterLMS in Action
Success Stories — Discover these amazing stories and accomplishments from our community.
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Join Our Growing Community
When you download LifterLMS, you join a thriving community of education entrepreneurs, developers, and WordPress enthusiasts. We’re one of the fastest growing open source eLearning communities online, and you are welcome here.
If you’re interested in contributing to LifterLMS, head over to the LifterLMS GitHub Repository to find out how you can pitch in.
Want to add a new language to LifterLMS? Swell! You can contribute at translate.wordpress.org.
Also I’d like to invite you to the LifterLMS VIP Facebook group so you can check out what other LifterLMS users are up to and ask questions to the community. We also have an engaged LifterLMS Slack community with live developer office hours if you would like to connect in Slack.
The mission of LifterLMS is to democratize education in the digital classroom. Our vision is to lift up others through education.
We invite you to let us guide you to a successful training platform through our WordPress LMS technology, trainings and support systems. We want you to avoid the common mistakes, avoid the Software Frankenstein problem, and NOT waste any time.
LifterLMS helps you ACCELERATE.
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