Lithe Course
A lightweight, modern course management plugin for WordPress. Create, organize, and deliver courses with intuitive block-based tools.
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Lithe Course shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Lithe Course stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| academy | #83 |
| course | >100 |
| education | >100 |
| learning | >100 |
| lms | >100 |
About Lithe Course
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Lithe Course is a block-first learning management system (LMS) plugin for WordPress. It lets you create and organize courses with modules and lessons, manage student enrollment, and track progress — all with a simple, modern interface.
Key Features
- Course Management – Create and organize courses, modules, and lessons
- Student Enrollment – Manage enrollments and monitor progress
- Modern Blocks – Gutenberg blocks for course content, videos, and enrollment
- Drag & Drop Organizer – Intuitive course structure editor
- Progress Tracking – Lesson completion and course progress monitoring
- Block Theme Compatible – Designed specifically for WordPress block themes
Perfect For
- Online educators and trainers
- Universities and schools
- Corporate learning platforms
- WordPress professionals who want a clean, block-based LMS
Learn More
For a full step-by-step tutorial with images, please visit:
👉 Complete Lithe Course Introduction Guide
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/lithecourse, or install directly from the Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen.
- Go to Courses in your WordPress admin to start creating courses.
- Use the provided blocks in the Gutenberg editor to build course pages.
Frequently asked questions
What are the minimum requirements?
WordPress 6.0 or higher PHP 8.0 or higher
Can students track their progress?
Yes. Lesson completion tracking and overall course progress are built in.
Is the plugin compatible with all themes?
Lithe Course is designed for block themes only. It may not work properly with classic themes.
Does this plugin use external services?
Yes, but only when you embed videos. If you add YouTube, Vimeo, or Bunny.net videos into your course content, playback requests are sent to those services. YouTube (Google) – Embedding and playback of course videos Data sent: Video URL and standard web request data (IP address, cookies as per Google policies) When: Only when a visitor plays a YouTube video Terms | Privacy Vimeo – Embedding and playback of course videos Data sent: Video URL and standard web request data When: Only when a visitor plays a Vimeo video Terms | Privacy Bunny.net (BunnyCDN) – Embedding and playback of course videos…
Changelog
Minor improvements to utilities and updated screenshots.
1.0.1
- Minor update to utility functions
- Updated screenshots in plugin page
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Course post type and drag-and-drop organizer
- Student enrollment system
- Lesson completion tracking
- Course blocks for Gutenberg
- Course taxonomy and categorization
Screenshots
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FAQ
Lithe Course: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Lithe Course free?
Yes. Lithe Course is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Lithe Course safe to use in 2026?
Lithe Course shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Lithe Course?
Lithe Course is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 436 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.
Does Lithe Course work with WordPress 7.1?
Lithe Course is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Lithe Course need?
Lithe Course requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Lithe Course last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 23, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Lithe Course?
Lithe Course is developed and maintained by Tunglin.
What are the best alternatives to Lithe Course?
The most popular alternatives to Lithe Course are Academy Elementor Addons (300+ installs), Academy Starter Templates (300+ installs) and Academy Divi Modules (30+ installs).
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