Topic Progression Using Storyline/Captivate for LearnDash
Allows a topic page in LearnDash to be completed through an action conducted in Storyline or Captivate embedded content.
Use with caution
Topic Progression Using Storyli… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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 Topic Progression Using Sto… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| captivate | #2 |
| elearning | #10 |
| learndash | #11 |
| lms | >100 |
| storyline | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 4 reviews
About Topic Progression Using Storyline/Capti…
From the official readme · v1.2.4.5Description
Please note this plugin is now at End Of Life. For the latest feature intergrations for Articulate Storyline 360 and WordPress, please download the eLearning Magic Toolkit from the Discover eLearning website.
If your eLearning authoring tool of choice is either Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate, you will already know that you can embed your digital content within a LearnDash LMS topic page.
But what if you don’t want your learners to be able to ‘Mark Complete’ before they have completed a task? i.e. what if your learners have to finish your full Storyline presentation? What if your learners must achieve a certain mark in your Storyline quiz? Or what if your learners need to interact with a game or watch a video before being able to move onto submit an assignment or take a LearnDash quiz?
Our LearnDash Topic Progression Using Storyline/Captivate plugin allows you to do just that!
You will now have full control over how your learner must interact with your digital content in order to progress through your course, by using a very simple JavaScript command within your Storyline or Captivate content, you will be able to dictate when exactly the Mark Complete process should be triggered.
Installation
- Upload the contents of the plugin zip file to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin work with any other eLearning Authoring Tools?
Yes! As long as you can activate JavaScript code you can use this plugin with other authoring tools, or advanced multimedia development software such as Adobe Animate CC.
What about Articulate Rise?
The latest version of our plugin does support content produced in Articulate Rise! Your content must include a Storyline block which contains a button that triggers the required JavaScript. For more details, please refer to the plugin User Guide available on our website.
Is this plugin something to do with SCORM?
No, this plugin does not capture any information from the eLearning content. This only allows you to use content on the current page to activate the Mark Complete function within LearnDash.
Will the plugin still work if I use a different word for Topics and Mark Complete using LearnDash’s Custom Fields options?
Yes, using the LearnDash custom fields options does not interfere at all with the functionality of this plugin.
What happens if the topic has already been marked as complete and the learner returns to the page to review the content
We have introduced a new feature into Version 1.1 which will automatically move the user onto the next page in the course if the mark complete process has already been triggered. Make sure your plugin version is up-to-date to take advantage of this.
I need some support getting Storyline looking and working great within LearnDash. Can we contact you for help?
Of Course! We specialise in the development of engaging and interactive learning content, and professional Learning Management Systems powered by LearnDash LMS. You can get in touch with us through our Contact Page
Changelog
1.2.4.5
- Final update – Note this plugin is now at End Of Life and has been superseded by the eLearning Magic Toolkit plugin available to the Discover eLearning website.
1.2.4.3
- Minor updates.
1.2.4
- Plugin dependency update.
1.2.3
- Latest version tested and compatible with WordPress 5.9.
1.2.2
- Fixed compatibility issue with LearnDash 3.0 Next/Previous buttons.
- Tested with WordPress 5.5.
1.2.1
- Name changed for plugin. Same great features!
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FAQ
Topic Progression Using Storyline/C…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Topic Progression Using Storyli… free?
Yes. Topic Progression Using Storyli… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Topic Progression Using Storyli… safe to use in 2026?
Topic Progression Using Storyli… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Topic Progression Using Storyli…?
Topic Progression Using Storyli… is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,675 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 177 times in the last 30 days.
Does Topic Progression Using Storyli… work with WordPress 7.1?
Topic Progression Using Storyli… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Topic Progression Using Storyli… last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.4.5, was released on February 17, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes Topic Progression Using Storyli…?
Topic Progression Using Storyli… is developed and maintained by Discover eLearning.
What are the best alternatives to Topic Progression Using Storyli…?
The most popular alternatives to Topic Progression Using Storyli… are Captivate Sync (1K+ installs) and SmartAsset Captivate (10+ installs).
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