# Course Tracker – Simple WordPress Lesson Progress & LMS Navigation

> Course Tracker has 10+ active installs and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Course Tracker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Course Tracker is a lightweight, shortcode-driven WordPress plugin that lets you build your own mini LMS directly inside WordPress — no coding or external LMS required.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 690
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+51.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.8
- **Last updated:** May 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** erikzett (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/erikzett/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/course-tracker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [course](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/course/) | #49 | 62 |
| [lesson](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lesson/) | #4 | 8 |
| [lesson completion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lesson-completion/) | #1 | 1 |
| [lms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lms/) | >100 | 205 |
| [progress bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/progress-bar/) | #29 | 76 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| course | >100 | 3,147 |
| lesson | #84 | 420 |
| lesson completion | #31 | 107 |
| lms | >100 | 728 |
| progress bar | >100 | 2,381 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tutor/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (589) | Oct 15, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin for Create and Sell Online Courses](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/learnpress/) | 70K+ | 4.3/5 (597) | Oct 16, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin – for Online Courses and Education](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/masterstudy-lms-learning-management-system/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (486) | Oct 19, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [LifterLMS – WP LMS for eLearning, Online Courses, & Quizzes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lifterlms/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (393) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [LifterLMS Labs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lifterlms-labs/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 18, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 6 | [Custom Template for LearnDash](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-template-learndash/) | 1K+ | 4/5 (4) | Aug 24, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 7 | [Certificate customizer for Tutor LMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/certificate-customizer-for-tutor-lms/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 9, 2021 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Tutor LMS – Migration Tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tutor-lms-migration-tool/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 1, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [Cool Integration for LearnPress & WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manca-lp-wc-integration/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (15) | Sep 12, 2023 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Sensei LMS Post to Course Creator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sensei-post-to-course/) | 900+ | — | Jan 25, 2024 | 27/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Course Tracker free?
Yes. Course Tracker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Course Tracker safe to use in 2026?
Course Tracker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Course Tracker?
Course Tracker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 690 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Course Tracker work with WordPress 7.1?
Course Tracker is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Course Tracker need?
Course Tracker requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Course Tracker last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.8, was released on May 25, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Course Tracker?
Course Tracker is developed and maintained by erikzett.

### What are the best alternatives to Course Tracker?
The most popular alternatives to Course Tracker are Tutor LMS (100K+ installs), LearnPress (70K+ installs) and MasterStudy LMS WordPress P… (10K+ installs).


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