Next Step for LearnDash
Change course link for enrolled students and forward them direct to the next step in the course to complete. Make enrolled students skip the course front page!
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Next Step for LearnDash shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (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 Next Step for LearnDash stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| education | >100 |
| elearning | >100 |
| learndash | >100 |
| learning | >100 |
| lms | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Next Step for LearnDash
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Change course link for enrolled students and forward them direct to the next step in the course to complete. Make enrolled students skip the course front page!
Main features:
- Choose to make plugin work everywhere on the site or only on the profile page.
- If user is not enrolled in the course (or has completed it), course link will not be changed.
Installation
- Upload plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Visit settings through “Next Step” (LearnDash – LMS submenu) link.
Frequently asked questions
How does this plugin do its magic?
Next Step for LearnDash makes use of a WordPress filter to substitute the course link for the next step (lesson, topic…) link on the same course, as long as user is enrolled and progressing in it.
Does this plugin insert or delete anything from the database?
No at all. Your data is safe!
Does this plugin work with any theme?
That’s the goal, but we cannot be sure. There are so many themes! If you have any troubles, please use the support forum.
Have feedback or a feature request?
We are open to your suggestions and feedback. Thank you for using or trying out one of our plugins! Just drop us an email with your suggestion.
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FAQ
Next Step for LearnDash: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Next Step for LearnDash free?
Yes. Next Step for LearnDash is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Next Step for LearnDash safe to use in 2026?
Next Step for LearnDash shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Next Step for LearnDash?
Next Step for LearnDash is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,933 times since it launched in July 2021. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.
Does Next Step for LearnDash work with WordPress 7.1?
Next Step for LearnDash is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Next Step for LearnDash need?
Next Step for LearnDash requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Next Step for LearnDash last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 15, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Next Step for LearnDash?
Next Step for LearnDash is developed and maintained by Luis Rock.
What are the best alternatives to Next Step for LearnDash?
The most popular alternatives to Next Step for LearnDash are Tutor LMS (100K+ installs), LearnPress (70K+ installs) and Interactive Content – H5P (40K+ installs).
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