BuddyPress for LearnDash
v1.3.0by Syed Balkhi · updated 6 years ago
BuddyPress for LearnDash integrates the LearnDash LMS plugin with BuddyPress, so you can add groups, activity, members, and forums to your courses.
- Rank
- #5,573
- Down14 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,540
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 99K
- 99,018 all-time
- Rating
- 3.3/5
- 18 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BuddyPress for LearnDash at a glance
BuddyPress for LearnDash is a WordPress plugin by Syed Balkhi with 1K+ active installs, the #5,573 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Version 1.3.0 came out on Jun 19, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. Among the 42 plugins tagged “learning”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats201 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BuddyPress for LearnDash |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,536 · -10.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,536 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,542 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,547 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,555 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,553 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,552 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,554 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,556 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,560 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,565 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,561 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,567 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,712 |
Rank over time
#5,573 · down 77 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,573 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,559 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,543 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,539 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,514 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,524 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,520 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,515 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,510 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,496 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,484 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,510 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,501 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,496 |
Growth %
Average -0.83% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.47% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5501 → #5514
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.391%
- v1.28.4%
- v1.10.9%
Rating trend
3.3★★★★★18 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 29, 2015
- Last updated
- Jun 19, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BuddyPress for LearnDash
How many websites use BuddyPress for LearnDash?
BuddyPress for LearnDash is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,573 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BuddyPress for LearnDash been downloaded?
99,018 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was BuddyPress for LearnDash last updated?
Version 1.3.0 came out on Jun 19, 2020 (6 years ago). See every release
Is BuddyPress for LearnDash compatible with the latest WordPress?
BuddyPress for LearnDash’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does BuddyPress for LearnDash have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for BuddyPress for LearnDash. See its security record
Is BuddyPress for LearnDash still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BuddyPress for LearnDash have?
3.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews on WordPress.org. 33% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to BuddyPress for LearnDash?
The plugins most like BuddyPress for LearnDash, by the tags they share, are Uncanny Toolkit for LearnDash (20K+), Design Upgrade for LearnDash (6K+) and PowerPack for LearnDash (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.3
★★★★★
18 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 11%
- 3 stars: 5 reviews, 28%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 11%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 44%4–5★
- Mixed
- 28%3★
- Critical
- 28%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,540 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 3.3 |
| Reviews | 18 |
| Total downloads | 99K |
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
| First released | Jun 29, 2015 |
| Version | 1.3.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 19, 2020 |
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