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=== LifterLMS ===
Contributors: thomasplevy, chrisbadgett, saurabhshukla, lifterlms, codeboxllc
Donate link: https://lifterlms.com
Tags: learning management system, LMS, membership, elearning, online courses, quizzes, sell courses, badges, gamification, learning, Lifter, LifterLMS
Requires at least: 4.8
Requires PHP: 7.2
Tested up to: 5.0.3
Stable tag: 3.28.1
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

LifterLMS, the #1 WordPress LMS solution, makes it easy to create, sell, and protect engaging online courses.


== Description ==

LifterLMS is a powerful WordPress LMS plugin that makes it easy to create, sell, and protect engaging online courses. The mission of LifterLMS is to democratize education in the digital classroom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LugJPS7bhxI


# **Extend and Enhance LifterLMS with Add-ons**

#### **Advanced**

_Courses + Community + Coaching = Engagement_

+ [LifterLMS Advanced Quizzes][aq]
+ [LifterLMS Assignments][ass]
+ [LifterLMS Private Areas][pa]
+ [LifterLMS Social Learning][sl]

#### **Integrations**

_Integrate with the third-party tools you know and love_

+ [LifterLMS Stripe][stripe]
+ [LifterLMS PayPal][pp]
+ [LifterLMS Authorize.Net][anet]
+ [LifterLMS WooCommerce][wc]
+ [LifterLMS ConvertKit][ck]
+ [LifterLMS MailChimp][mc]

#### **Design Tools**

_Make your learning platform beautiful_

+ [LifterLMS Pro][pro]
+ [LifterLMS LaunchPad Theme][lp]

#### **Support**

_Our world-class support has your back_

+ [LifterLMS Pro][pro]
+ [LifterLMS Office Hours][oh]

#### **Save Big with a Bundle**

_Save money while unlocking the full potential of your learning platform_

+ [Infinity Bundle][infinity]
+ [Universe Bundle][universe]


# **Give LifterLMS a Try**

_Try LifterLMS and the premium add-ons before investing any time_

+ [Try LifterLMS for $1][try]
+ [Take a Free Course][demo]


# **[LifterLMS Features][features]**

_With LifterLMS and LifterLMS Add-ons you can..._

#### **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

#### **Build an Education-Based Business**

+ 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

#### **Engage Your Students**

+ Achievement bages
+ Certificates
+ Peronalized 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
+ [Live office hours][oh]
+ Free training courses
+ Setup wizard
+ Detailed documentation
+ Dynamic resources
+ Demo course
+ System analyzer
+ User community
+ Developer ecosystem

#### **Further Reading**

+ The [LifterLMS Official Homepage][home]
+ The [LifterLMS Knowledgebase][docs]
+ The [LifterLMS Blog][blog]
+ The [LifterLMS Podcast][podcast]


# **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][git] to find out how you can pitch in.

Want to add a new language to LifterLMS? Swell! You can contribute at [translate.wordpress.org][translate].

Also I'd like to invite you to the [LifterLMS VIP Facebook group][facebook] so you can check out what other LifterLMS users are up to and ask questions to the community.


[home]: https://lifterlms.com/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[docs]: https://lifterlms.com/docs/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[blog]: http://blog.lifterlms.com/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[podcast]: http://podcast.lifterlms.com/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[git]: https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[demo]: https://demo.lifterlms.com/course/how-to-build-a-learning-management-system-with-lifterlms/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[translate]: https://translate.lifterlms.com/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifterlmsvip/

[anet]: https://lifterlms.com/product/authorize-net/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[aq]: https://lifterlms.com/product/advanced-quizzes//?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[ass]: https://lifterlms.com/product/lifterlms-assignments//?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[dfy]: https://lifterlms.com/dfy/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[ck]: https://lifterlms.com/product/lifterlms-convertkit/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[infinity]: https://lifterlms.com/product/infinity-bundle/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[lp]: https://lifterlms.com/product/launchpad/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[mc]: https://lifterlms.com/product/mailchimp-extension/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[oh]: https://lifterlms.com/product/office-hours/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[pa]: https://lifterlms.com/product/private-areas/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[pp]: https://lifterlms.com/product/paypal-extension/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[pro]: https://lifterlms.com/product/lifterlms-pro/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[sl]: https://lifterlms.com/product/social-learning/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[stripe]: https://lifterlms.com/product/stripe-extension/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[try]: https://lifterlms.com/product/try/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[universe]: https://lifterlms.com/product/universe-bundle/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[wc]: https://lifterlms.com/product/woocommerce-extension/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale

[features]: https://lifterlms.com/features/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[feature-lms]: https://lifterlms.com/features/lms/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[feature-ecomm]: https://lifterlms.com/features/e-commerce/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[feature-membership]: https://lifterlms.com/features/membership/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale
[feature-engagement]: https://lifterlms.com/features/engagement/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale


== Installation ==

#### Minimum System Requirements

LifterLMS Requires

+ PHP 5.6 or later
+ MySQL 5.6 or later
+ WordPress 4.0 or later

Visit our [full system requirements](https://lifterlms.com/docs/minimum-system-requirements-lifterlms/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) for additional information.

#### Automatic Installation

This is the simplest way to install LifterLMS as it utilizes WordPress to handle file transfers and you never need to leave the web browser or admin panel.

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins -> Add New
3. In the search field type "LifterLMS" and click "Search Plugins"
4. Once you've located LifterLMS click "Install Now"
5. Once installation is complete, click "Activate"

#### Manual Installation

To manually install LifterLMS you'll need to download the zip file using the "Download" link on this screen. You'll then need to use FTP to manually upload the files to the proper directory on your webserver.

Please see this [WordPress Codex document](https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Manual_Plugin_Installation) for full instruction on Manual Plugin Installation.


#### Setup Wizard

After installing LifterLMS for the first time you will be redirected to the Setup Wizard. This wizard will walk quickly configure LifterLMS so you can get to course creating as quickly as possible. At the conclusion you'll have the option to import a sample course.

You can return to the setup wizard at any time by following [these steps](https://lifterlms.com/docs/rerun-lifterlms-setup-wizard/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

#### Are there any troubleshooting steps you'd suggest I try that might resolve my issue before I post a new thread?

First, make sure that you're running the latest version of LifterLMS. And if you've got any other LifterLMS extensions or themes, make sure those are running the most current version as well.

The most common issues we see are either plugin conflicts, theme conflicts, or outdated servers. You can test if a plugin or theme is conflicting by manually deactivating other plugins until just LifterLMS is running on your site. If the issue persists from there, revert to the default Twenty Fifteen theme. If the issue is resolved after deactivating a specific plugin or your theme, you'll know that is the source of the conflict. If it is a hosting issue, contact your web host and make sure they’re running the most current version of PHP.

Also be sure to check out the official LifterLMS [Knowledge Base](https://lifterlms.com/docs/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).


#### I'm still stuck. Where do I go to file a bug or ask a question?

Users of the free LifterLMS should post their questions in the plugin's WordPress.org forum. If you find you're not getting support in as timely a fashion as you wish, you might want to consider purchasing a [LifterLMS Pro license](https://lifterlms.com/product/lifterlms-pro/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).

If you're already a LifterLMS Pro user or you have purchased one of the LifterLMS themes or extensions, you're entitled to log into your account and contact the support team directly on the [LifterLMS website](https://lifterlms.com/my-account/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale). We can provide a deeper level of support here and address your needs on a daily basis during the work week. Generally, except in times of increased support loads, we reply to all comments within 12 business hours.


#### LifterLMS is awesome! Can you set it all up for me?

Yes. You can get an instant quote for the team at LifterLMS to set everything up for you through our signature Done For You service. Get an instant quote through our automated quote generation tool on the [LifterLMS website services page](https://lifterlms.com/dfy/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).


#### I'm interested in LifterLMS Pro, another LifterLMS extension, or a LifterLMS theme, but there are a few questions I've got before making the purchase. Can you help me get those addressed?

Absolutely. If you're not finding your questions answered on the product pages, you can ask your presales questions through this [contact form](https://lifterlms.com/contact/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale). You can also connect live with a member of our team [here](https://lifterlms.com/contact/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).


#### What add-ons are available for LifterLMS, and where can I read more about them?

You can find a full list of officlai LifterLMS Add-ons [here](https://lifterlms.com/store/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)


#### I have a feature idea. What's the best way to tell you about it?

We care about your feature ideas and what you have to say. You can [request a feature](https://lifterlms.com/contact/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale), [vote on existing feature requests](?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale), and checkout the [product roadmap](https://lifterlms.com/roadmap/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).


#### I still have questions. Where can I find answers?

Be sure you’ve taken the free tutorial training video course: [How to Create an Online Course with LifterLMS](http://demo.lifterlms.com/course/how-to-build-a-learning-management-system-with-lifterlms/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).


== Screenshots ==

1. LifterLMS Courses
2. LifterLMS Pricing Tables
3. LifterLMS Checkout
4. LifterLMS Lessons
5. LifterLMS Achievement Earned
6. LifterLMS Achievement Badges
7. LifterLMS Quiz Results
8. LifterLMS Student Dashboard
9. LifterLMS Certificates
10. LifterLMS Sales Reporting
11. LifterLMS Student Reporting
12. LifterLMS Enrollment Reporting
13. LifterLMS Sidebar Widgets
14. LifterLMS Subscription Management
15. LifterLMS Settings
16. LifterLMS Course Builder
17. LifterLMS Lesson Settings
18. LifterLMS Engagements
19. LifterLMS Email Engagements
20. LifterLMS Course Access Plans
21. LifterLMS Update Upcoming Order Details
22. LifterLMS Lock Down Non LMS Content with Memberships
23. LifterLMS Membership Course Bundles and Auto Enrollment
24. LifterLMS Business to Business Bulk Enrollment Activations with Vouchers


== Changelog ==


= v3.28.1 - 2019-02-01 =
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+ Fixed an issues preventing exports to be accessible on Apache servers.
+ Fixed an issue causing servers with certain nginx rules to open CSV exports directly instead of downloading them.


= v3.28.0 - 2019-01-29 =
------------------------

##### Updates

+ Updated reporting table export functions to provide immediate download prompts of the files. Exports are generated in real time and you *must* remain on the page while it generates. The good news is if your site had issues with email or cronjobs it'll no longer be an issue for you.
+ Updated lesson metabox to use icons for attached quizzes
+ Added an orange highlight to the admin "Add-Ons & More" menu item
+ Removed unused cron event.

##### LifterLMS Blocks

+ Updated LifterLMS Blocks to 1.3.4
+ Adds support for handling courses & lessons in "Classic Editor" mode as defined by the Divi page builder
+ Skips course and lesson migration when "Classic" mode is enabled.
+ Adds conditions to identify "Classic" mode when the Classic Editor plugin settings are configured to enforce classic (or block) mode for *all* posts.

##### Database Updates

+ Unschedules the aforementioned unused cron event.

##### Bug fixes

+ Fixed an issue preventing the temp directory old file cleanup cron from firing on schedule.
+ During plugin uninstallation the tmp cleanup cron will now be properly unscheduled.
+ Fixed an issue causing notifications on the student dashboard to appear on top of static headers or the WP Admin Bar when scrolling.
+ Fixed an issue preventing manual updating of customer and source information on orders resulting from unfocusable hidden form fields.
+ Fixed mismatched HTML tags on the Admin Add-Ons screen

##### Deprecations

+ Class method: `LLMS_Admin_Table::queue_export()`
+ Class: `LLMS_Processor_Table_To_Csv`


= v3.27.0 - 2019-01-22 =
------------------------

###### Updates

+ Added the ability to add existing questions to a quiz in the course builder. This allows cloning of existing questions as well as attaching "orphaned" questions currently attached to no quizzes.
+ Added the ability to detach questions from quizzes. Coupled with adding existing questions, questions can now be easily moved between quizzes.
+ Added permalink capabilities to the builder to allow linking to specific items within the builder (a lesson, quiz, etc...).
+ Quizzes with 0 possible points will no longer show a Pass/Fail chart with a 0% (failing) grade on quiz results screens.
+ Replaced option `lifterlms_lock_down` which cannot be set via any setting with a filter to reduce database calls. This will have no effect on anyone unless you manually set this option to "no" via a database query. Having done this would allow the admin bar to be shown to students.

##### Bug Fixes

+ Fixed an issue causing the default "Redeem Voucher" and "My Orders" student dashboard endpoint slugs from not having the correct default values. Thanks [@tnorthcutt](https://github.com/tnorthcutt)!
+ Fixed an issue causing quotation marks in quiz question answers to show escaping slashes on results screens.
+ Fixed a bug preventing viewing quiz results for quizzes with questions that have been deleted.
+ Fixed a bug causing a PHP Notice to be output when registering a new user with a valid voucher.

##### Templates Changed

+ [quiz/results-attempt.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/master/templates/quiz/results-attempt.php)


= v3.26.4 - 2019-01-16 =
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+ Update to [LifterLMS Blocks 1.3.2](https://make.lifterlms.com/2019/01/15/lifterlms-blocks-version-1-3-1/), fixing an issue preventing template actions from being removed from migrated courses & lessons.


= v3.26.3 - 2019-01-15 =
------------------------

##### Updates

+ Improved pagination methods on Student Dashboard Endpoints
+ "My Notifications" dashboard tab now consistently paginated like other dashboard endpoints
+ Update to [LifterLMS Blocks 1.3.1](https://make.lifterlms.com/2019/01/15/lifterlms-blocks-version-1-3-1/).

##### Bug Fixes

+ Fixed an issue preventing course difficulty and course length from being edited when using various page builders.
+ Fixed issues causing errors on quiz reporting screens for quiz attempts made by deleted users.

##### Deprecated Functions

+ `LLMS_Student_Dashboard::output_notifications_content()` replaced with `lifterlms_template_student_dashboard_my_notifications()`

##### Templates Changed

+ [myaccount/my-notifications.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/master/templates/myaccount/my-notifications.php)
+ [admin/reporting/tabs/quizzes/attempt.php](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/master/templates/admin/reporting/tabs/quizzes/attempt.php)


= v3.26.2 - 2019-01-09 =
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+ Fast follow to fix incorrect version number pushed to the readme files for 3.26.1 which prevents upgrading to 3.26.1


= v3.26.1 - 2019-01-09 =
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##### Updates

+ Tested to WordPress 5.0.3
+ Student CSV reports will now bypass cached data during report generation.
+ Add course and membership catalog visibility settings into the block editor.
+ Includes LifterLMS Blocks 1.3.0.

##### Bug Fixes

+ Fixed issue preventing the course instructors metabox from displaying when using the classic editor plugin.
+ Fixed an issue causing membership background enrollment from processing when the course background processor is disabled via filters.
+ Fixed an issue causing errors when reviewing orders on the admin panel which were placed via a payment gateway which is no longer active.
+ Fixed an issue preventing course difficulty and course length from being edited when using the classic editor plugin.
+ Fixed a very convoluted conflict between LifterLMS, WooCommerce, and Elementor explained at https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/issues/730.


= v3.26.0 - 2018-12-27 =
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+ Adds conditional support for page builders: Beaver Builder, Divi Builder, and Elementor.
+ Fixed issue causing LifterLMS core sales pages from outputting automatic content (like pricing tables) on migrated posts.
+ Student unenrollment calls always bypass cache during enrollment precheck.
+ Membership post type "name" label is now plural (as it is supposed to be).


= v3.25.4 - 2018-12-17 =
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+ Adds a filter (`llms_blocks_is_post_migrated`) to allow determining if a course or lesson has been migrated to the WP 5.0 block editor.
+ Added a filter (`llms_dashboard_courses_wp_query_args`) to the WP_Query used to display courses on the student dashboard.
+ Fixed issue on course builder causing prerequisites to not be saved when the first lesson in a course was selected as the prereq.
+ Fixed issue on course builder causing lesson settings to be inaccessible without first saving the lesson to the database.


= v3.25.3 - 2018-12-14 =
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+ Fixed compatibility issue with the Classic Editor plugin when it was added after a post was migrated to the new editor structure.

[View the full changelog](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#lifterlms-changelog)