# Simple Course Creator

> Simple Course Creator has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 58/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Simple Course Creator works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

**Organize WordPress posts into courses and display a course listing within each post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,742
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+1.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 58/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sean Davis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sdavis2702/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-course-creator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [course](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/course/) | #50 | 62 |
| [lesson](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lesson/) | #7 | 8 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,123 |
| [series](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/series/) | #14 | 22 |
| [taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomy/) | >100 | 295 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| course | #45 | 3,147 |
| lesson | #96 | 420 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| series | #87 | 772 |
| taxonomy | >100 | 4,522 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 Simple Course Creator free?
Yes. Simple Course Creator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Course Creator safe to use in 2026?
Simple Course Creator works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Course Creator?
Simple Course Creator is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,742 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Course Creator work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Course Creator 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 Simple Course Creator need?
Simple Course Creator requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Course Creator last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on May 28, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Simple Course Creator?
Simple Course Creator is developed and maintained by Sean Davis.

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


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