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Creator LMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for Coaches, Cohorts & Course Creators

Name: Creator LMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for Coaches, Cohorts & Course Creators
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
Author: WPFunnels

The best free WordPress LMS plugin for coaches & course creators. Native checkout, quizzes, certificates free forever — cohort-based learning on B …

Creator LMS ranks #16,264 among WordPress.org plugins with 100+ active installations, is #85 of 526 in the Education & Support category, a 5/5 rating from 16 reviews, and was last updated Oct 7, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.2

v1.2.22 Current Version v1.2.22

Updated 4 weeks ago Last Update on 07 Oct, 2026

Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on

#85 of 526 in Education & Support Top 25% by installs Downloads +86.2% this week Actively maintained

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#16,264

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Active Installs

100+

+9.9%

KW Avg Position

20.4

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Downloads

12.7K

+3 today

Support Resolved

50%

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Rating

100%

Review 5 out of 5

5 (16 reviews)

Next Milestone 200

Total Progress 17%

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Reviews & Ratings

5.0

16 reviews

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Total Threads

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50%

Resolution Rate

Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

3 known vulnerabilities on record · 3 in the last 24 months · checked 3 months ago

Mar 20, 2026

Creator LMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for Coaches, Cohorts & Course Creators [creatorlms] < 1.1.19

CVE-2026-32530 · Fixed in v1.1.19
Jan 20, 2026

Creator LMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for Coaches, Cohorts & Course Creators [creatorlms] < 1.1.13

CVE-2025-15347 · Fixed in v1.1.13
Jan 6, 2026

Creator LMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for Coaches, Cohorts & Course Creators [creatorlms] < 1.1.13

CVE-2025-69359 · Fixed in v1.1.13

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.2.22
Last Updated: Oct 07, 2026
Requires WP: 6.0+
Tested Up To: 7.2
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: WPFunnels

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Reviews: 16
Support Threads: 2
Resolved: 50%

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TL;DR

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Coaches, consultants, and online course creators who want to sell courses and run coaching businesses on WordPress. It provides native checkout, quizzes, and certificates for free, with cohort-based group coaching and community features available in a paid upgrade.

Native Stripe and Mollie checkout
Quiz builder with 6+ question types
Certificate builder with verification
Cohort-based learning (Pro)
Built-in community platform (Pro)
AI course builder (Pro)
One-click upsells (Pro)
Migration from LearnDash, Tutor LMS, LearnPress, MasterStudy LMS

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Creator LMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for Coaches, Cohorts & Course Creators

Creator LMS is built specifically for coaches, consultants, and course creators. It includes cohort-based learning for group coaching programs (Business & Agency), a built-in community platform (Agency), AI course builder, coaching memberships and subscriptions, and one-click upsells — all the features coaching businesses need. The free version includes unlimited courses, native Stripe checkout, quizzes, and certificates.

Yes. The core Creator LMS plugin is 100% free and includes unlimited courses, lessons, students, native Stripe and Mollie checkout, quiz builder, certificate builder, and basic analytics. No credit card. No time limit. Pro adds AI, gamification, memberships, and advanced monetization on every plan, cohorts on Business & Agency, and community on Agency.

Yes. Creator LMS is the best Kajabi alternative for WordPress coaches. Kajabi charges $149–$399/month plus revenue sharing. Creator LMS Pro is a flat yearly subscription on your own WordPress site — no monthly fees, no transaction cuts, and your student data stays 100% yours. You get AI course generation and one-click upsells on every Pro plan, cohort-based learning on Business & Agency, and a community platform on Agency — the same features Kajabi charges hundreds per month for.

Yes. Teachable charges per-transaction fees on lower plans and monthly fees as you scale. Creator LMS is a Teachable alternative that runs on your WordPress site with no platform fees and no transaction cuts. More control over your checkout, branding, and student experience — at a fraction of the long-term cost.

Creator LMS vs LearnDash: Creator LMS includes native Stripe checkout without WooCommerce — LearnDash requires WooCommerce or a paid add-on for checkout. Creator LMS Pro bundles AI course generation and gamification on every plan, cohort-based learning on Business & Agency, and community on Agency — LearnDash requires separate paid add-ons for each. Creator LMS also includes free one-click migration from LearnDash.

Yes, on the Business and Agency plans. Creator LMS Pro includes cohort-based learning designed specifically for group coaching programs. Create a cohort with a start date, enroll students, and they progress through your coaching curriculum together on a shared schedule. Run multiple cohorts per course throughout the year. Schedule live sessions, set content release dates, and send cohort-specific announcements. Cohort-based programs see 3–5x higher completion rates than self-paced courses.

No. Creator LMS includes a fully native checkout powered by Stripe and Mollie — WooCommerce is never needed. Students purchase your coaching programs in a streamlined two-step checkout. Manage all orders, refunds, and revenue reports entirely inside Creator LMS.

Yes, with Creator LMS Pro. Create monthly or yearly subscription plans that give access to your full coaching course library and new content drops — add community access with the Agency plan. Subscription renewal, cancellation, and access control are all automatic.

Yes, on the Agency plan. Creator LMS Pro includes a fully built-in community platform — discussion forums, Q&A sections, student profiles, direct messaging, and moderation tools. No BuddyPress, no Circle, no extra plugins needed.

Yes. Creator LMS Pro includes an AI course builder that generates complete course outlines from your coaching topic description. Supports OpenAI (GPT-4) and Anthropic (Claude) models. Generate course plans, lesson outlines, and quiz questions in minutes — then add your unique coaching methodology and expertise.