CourseBoost
Boost course completion rates with automated reminders and a learner progress dashboard. Works with Tutor LMS, LearnDash, and LifterLMS.
Use with caution
CourseBoost works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where CourseBoost stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| course completion | >100 |
| elearning | #94 |
| learndash | >100 |
| lms | >100 |
| Tutor LMS | >100 |
About CourseBoost
From the official readme · v0.1.0Description
CourseBoost helps online course creators turn enrolled learners into course completers.
Low completion rates are the #1 problem for online course creators. Learners sign up with good intentions but drift away. CourseBoost solves this with two core tools:
Automated Email Reminders
Automatically email learners who haven’t logged in for a set number of days (default: 7). Bring them back before they forget about the course entirely.
- Set your own inactivity threshold (1–90 days)
- One reminder per learner per day, per course
- Full send log in your dashboard
- Manual trigger for testing
Learner Progress Dashboard
A clean progress bar displayed on the course page showing:
- Lessons completed vs. total lessons
- Percentage complete
- Motivational message that changes based on progress
Supported LMS Plugins
- Tutor LMS (free & pro)
- LearnDash
- LifterLMS
External Services
This plugin connects to the Anthropic Claude API to power the AI Course Assistant feature.
What it does: When a logged-in learner submits a question on a course page, the question text and a summary of the course content (lesson titles and text) are sent to Anthropic’s API. The API returns an AI-generated answer which is displayed to the learner.
When data is sent: Only when a learner actively submits a question via the AI Course Assistant chat widget. No data is sent automatically.
What data is sent: The learner’s question text and course content excerpts (lesson titles and body text, up to 500 characters per lesson). No personally identifiable information is sent.
Service provider: Anthropic, PBC
– Terms of Service: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/consumer-terms
– Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy
Note: The AI Course Assistant requires the site administrator to provide their own Anthropic API key. This plugin does not provide API access.
Installation
- Upload the
courseboostfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Go to CourseBoost in the admin sidebar
- Confirm your LMS is detected (green checkmark)
- Set your inactivity threshold and save
Frequently asked questions
Which LMS plugins are supported?
Tutor LMS, LearnDash, and LifterLMS. Full feature support for Tutor LMS in the free version.
When are reminder emails sent?
Once per day via WordPress cron (WP-Cron), at midnight server time. You can also trigger them manually from the CourseBoost dashboard.
Will learners receive multiple emails per day?
No. CourseBoost logs every send and skips learners who already received a reminder today.
How do I show the progress bar on my course page?
It appears automatically on Tutor LMS course pages. You can also use the shortcode [courseboost_progress] anywhere.
Changelog
Initial release.
0.1.0
- Initial release
- Automated inactivity email reminders
- Learner progress bar with shortcode support
- LMS auto-detection (Tutor LMS, LearnDash, LifterLMS)
- Manual reminder trigger and send log
For developers
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|---|---|---|
| 2 |
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FAQ
CourseBoost: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 24, 2026
Is CourseBoost free?
Yes. CourseBoost is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CourseBoost safe to use in 2026?
CourseBoost works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use CourseBoost?
CourseBoost is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 368 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 158 times in the last 30 days.
Does CourseBoost work with WordPress 7.1?
CourseBoost 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 CourseBoost need?
CourseBoost requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was CourseBoost last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.0, was released on June 2, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes CourseBoost?
CourseBoost is developed and maintained by tasmicsy.
What are the best alternatives to CourseBoost?
The most popular alternatives to CourseBoost are Inactive Students for Learn… (<10 installs).
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