Design Upgrade for LearnDash
v2.12by Dave Warfel · updated 4 years ago
Instantly improve LearnDash's design -- focus mode, course content, profile page, course navigation & course grid -- to more closely match yo …
- Rank
- #2,698
- Up6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6,640
- 6K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 240.1K
- 240,115 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 53 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Design Upgrade for LearnDash at a glance
Design Upgrade for LearnDash is a WordPress plugin by Dave Warfel with 6K+ active installs, the #2,698 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 26 times, 19% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 53 reviews. Version 2.12 came out on Aug 9, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 87 plugins tagged “learndash”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats668 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Design Upgrade for LearnDash |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 49 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6,647 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6,647 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6,645 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6,642 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6,669 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6,668 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6,655 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6,668 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6,672 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6,677 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6,679 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6,686 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6,688 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6,689 |
Rank over time
#2,698 · down 17 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #2,698 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,704 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,705 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,694 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,694 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,694 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,691 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,688 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,686 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,685 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,682 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,683 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,689 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,688 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,681 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.01% |
Active installs band
6K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2689 → #2694Downloads +77.1%
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1292%
- Other8.3%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★53 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.12
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- May 14, 2018
- Last updated
- Aug 9, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Design Upgrade for LearnDash
How many websites use Design Upgrade for LearnDash?
Design Upgrade for LearnDash is active on 6K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,698 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Design Upgrade for LearnDash been downloaded?
240,115 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 26 times. See download stats
When was Design Upgrade for LearnDash last updated?
Version 2.12 came out on Aug 9, 2022 (4 years ago). See every release
Is Design Upgrade for LearnDash compatible with the latest WordPress?
Design Upgrade for LearnDash’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 Design Upgrade for LearnDash have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Design Upgrade for LearnDash. See its security record
Is Design Upgrade for LearnDash still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Design Upgrade for LearnDash have?
5.0 out of 5 from 53 reviews on WordPress.org. 98% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Design Upgrade for LearnDash?
The plugins most like Design Upgrade for LearnDash, by the tags they share, are Widget Areas for LearnDash (600+), BuddyPress for LearnDash (1K+) and Uncanny Toolkit for LearnDash (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
53 reviews
- 5 stars: 52 reviews, 98%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- Each new 1★ review takes 211 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6,640 |
| Reported installs | 6K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 53 |
| Total downloads | 240.1K |
| Author | Dave Warfel |
| First released | May 14, 2018 |
| Version | 2.12 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
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