Free WordPress LMS Plugin: Built-in Payments, Quizzes, and Certificates

Masteriyo is a self-hosted LMS plugin and WordPress course plugin built for course creation and monetization: create, manage, and sell online courses without WooCommerce, SaaS fees, or platform commissions. As a self-hosted WordPress LMS, it gives companies, educators, and creators full control over their data and revenue.

Unlike a hosted LMS or an LMS-as-a-service platform, Masteriyo runs on your own WordPress site, giving you full ownership of your data, students, and revenue. The built-in order system, payment gateways, quizzes, and certificates are all free. No third-party plugins required.

Accept payments via Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Mollie, and more. Sell in multiple currencies, share revenue with instructors, and keep 100% of your earnings.

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Who Masteriyo Is For

• Educators, Schools, and Universities: An LMS for schools, universities, coaching centers, and institutions with a complete online course platform for student tracking, gradebook, and course management.

• Tutors and Coaches: Sell your knowledge as online courses, tutorials, or training modules with no platform commissions and no coding required.

• WordPress Agencies and Client-Site Builders: Build and manage LMS sites for clients with page-builder compatibility, migration tools, and integrations, plus white-label and multi-site options on Elite.

• Corporate and Business Training: Run an employee training LMS, online education portal, or onboarding platform for teams and companies with support for enterprise learning and business training.

• Content Creators: Monetize content with a flexible LMS for online courses, grow your online academy, and reach learners worldwide.

Masteriyo Features

Course Creation and Management

LMS course builder with drag-and-drop editing, a dedicated course builder for eLearning and online learning courses, lessons, and quizzes.

• Unlimited courses, lessons, chapters, quizzes, certificates, and assignments
• Self-paced and instructor-led course modules
• SCORM-compliant LMS with easy import of existing eLearning content
• H5P support for interactive online learning content and assessments
• Certificate builder with customizable templates and QR validation
• Content drip to release lessons on a schedule
• Interactive lessons with text, video, and live streaming via YouTube Live
• Picture-in-picture, subtitles, closed captions, and timestamps for video lessons
• In-lesson note-taking, course attachments, and downloadable materials
• Course visibility options: open, enrolled users only, or private
• Course prerequisites, enrollment expiration, retakes, and resume from last chapter
• Course announcements, FAQ, coming soon mode, featured courses, and badges
• Distraction-free learning page with lesson preview before enrollment

Quiz, Assignment, and Assessment

• Unlimited quizzes and assignments
• Question builder with single choice, multiple choice, true/false, and matching types
• Quiz time limits, randomized questions, auto-calculated points, and custom grading
• Quiz review system showing students where they went wrong
• Quiz import and export for reuse across courses
• Gradebook for student evaluation and performance tracking
• LMS reporting and analytics with student reports to track results and course progress

Student and Instructor Management

• Unlimited instructors and students
• Social login (Facebook, Google), public profiles, and manual enrollment
• Multiple instructors per course
• User import and export with bulk CSV support for students and instructors
• Student activity log and login session management
• Student progress tracking with course reports and a dynamic progress bar
• Course reviews after completion and vertical course navigation

Monetization & Payments

Built-in eCommerce with cart, checkout, wishlist, coupons, and payment integrations. No WooCommerce required.

• Payment gateways: Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Lemon Squeezy, Razorpay, and more
• Integrations with WooCommerce, SureCart, and Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)
• Revenue sharing between instructors and administrators
• One-time course fees or subscription-based pricing models
• Marked price and sale price with support for course bundles and group courses
• Multiple currency support for region-based pricing

Security & Access

• Google reCAPTCHA for spam and bot protection
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) for secure logins
• Email verification for user account validation
• Password strength checker to enforce secure credentials
• Course content and video protection
• Login session management for enhanced security

Admin & Tools

• Setup wizard with free starter templates for Elementor and Gutenberg
• Dashboard analytics for quick performance insights
• LMS reports for tracking courses and student activity
• Webhooks for automation and third-party integrations
• White label support (Elite plan)
• Bulk add-on management
• Quiz import and export
• Course archive filter for better navigation
• Instructors list page

Create Courses with AI

Masteriyo integrates with OpenAI ChatGPT to automate course creation and reduce manual work.
– AI-powered course generation: Generate full course outlines, sections, and lessons from a topic
– Flexible structure: Define sections, lessons, and key highlights, and let AI fill in the details
– AI quiz generation: Create quiz questions including multiple choice, match-the-following, sortable, and fill-in-the-blank

Already Using a Different LMS?

Masteriyo includes a built-in LMS migration tool to transfer courses, quizzes, orders, and student data from TutorLMS, LifterLMS, LearnPress, LearnDash, and MasterStudy. No manual exports or developers needed.

Switching from Sensei LMS, Kajabi, Teachable, Thinkific, or Podia? Masteriyo is a self-hosted alternative with no fees or commissions.

Upgrade to Pro When You are Ready to Scale

• Prerequisites, assignments, and advanced quiz types
• Gradebook and student reports
• Course bundles and subscriptions
• Coupons and marked/sale pricing
• Razorpay payment gateway
• Multiple instructors per course
• Zoom and Google Meet integration
• Mailchimp, MailerLite, HubSpot, and Zapier integrations
• Paid Memberships Pro and Restrict Content Pro support
• Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) integration
• Advanced LMS reporting and analytics
• White label support
• Priority support

See all Pro features

Works Great With

• Payments and eCommerce: Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Mollie, Lemon Squeezy, WooCommerce, SureCart, and Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)

• Gamification and community: GamiPress for gamification features and BuddyPress for social learning

• Page builders and themes: Elementor, Divi, Oxygen, Bricks, Beaver Builder, Gutenberg, Neve, Astra, and more

• Integrations: Google Meet, Google Classroom, Zoom, Mailchimp, MailerLite, Brevo, Fluent CRM, HubSpot, Bunny.net, OpenAI ChatGPT (Create with AI), Zapier, Paid Memberships Pro, Restrict Content Pro, and more

What Our Users Say

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“Masteriyo is a true dark horse, lesser known but just as powerful. Responsive support and impressive update frequency.” — Paul

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“So many great features on the core version, features you have to pay for elsewhere.” — Simrencoe

Read all 160+ reviews

Use of 3rd Party Services

Third-party services activate only after opt-in. Personal data is not tracked unless stated.

• Diagnostic data: Consent only. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

• Certificate fonts: AWS CloudFront, no personal data. AWS Privacy

• Google APIs: Classroom and authentication. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

• Payments:

  • Stripe: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
  • PayPal: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
  • Mollie: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

• OpenAI: AI features (user API key required). Terms of Use | Policies

From your WordPress Dashboard

1. Go to Plugins > Add New
2. Search for Masteriyo
3. Click Install Now and then Activate
4. Follow the setup wizard to configure courses, payments, and pages

From WordPress.org

1. Download Masteriyo
2. Upload the learning-management-system folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory via FTP/SFTP
3. Activate Masteriyo from your Plugins page
4. Follow the setup wizard to get started

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   Lesson Builder

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   Course Settings

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   Quiz Builder

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   Certificate Builder

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   Track sales, enrollments, and course performance

Do I need to have coding skills to use the Masteriyo LMS Plugin?

No, you don’t need any coding skills. One can click and create courses, lessons, and publish.

How does Masteriyo compare to LearnDash, TutorLMS, or LifterLMS?

LearnDash is premium-only from $199/year. TutorLMS restricts its certificate builder to Pro. LifterLMS needs paid add-ons for full payment support. Masteriyo includes payments, certificates, and quizzes for free.

Does the plugin work with any WordPress themes?

Yes, Masteriyo LMS is designed to work with any themes that have been coded following WordPress guidelines.

Can I migrate from another LMS?

Yes. The built-in LMS migration tool transfers courses, quizzes, orders, and student data from LearnDash, TutorLMS, LifterLMS, LearnPress, and MasterStudy in a few clicks.

Is Masteriyo a self-hosted LMS?

Yes. No SaaS LMS fees, no per-student costs, and no third-party cuts. Your data stays on your own WordPress site, making it a strong SaaS LMS alternative.

Do you have a quick get started documentation for Masteriyo LMS?

Yes, we do. Check out this Getting Started Docs

What are the available add-ons for Masteriyo, and where can I find more information about them?

There are various add-ons available for Masteriyo, such as certificate builder, coupons, etc. You can check the details here.

Can I get assistance in setting up an online course with Masteriyo?

Yes, you can get assistance in setting up an online course site. We provide VIP support for a small charge.

Does Masteriyo work for corporate training, schools, or online academies?

Yes. It’s used for corporate training, employee onboarding, LMS for schools and universities, client LMS projects, and online academies. A practical course builder for eLearning at any scale, with built-in reports and certificates.

How can I request a feature that I need for my LMS website?

You can request a new feature on Masteriyo by contacting our team. Feature Request

How to stay updated on Masteriyo LMS new releases?

You can stay up-to-date by checking the Masteriyo Changelog and Blog regularly.

Is the Masteriyo WordPress LMS plugin free?

Yes, Masteriyo offers all core LMS features for free. For advanced features, consider exploring our premium version.

Can I integrate Masteriyo with membership plugins?

Yes, Masteriyo is compatible with membership plugins. However, external membership plugins are optional as Masteriyo already includes all features essential for a core Learning Management System.

Does Masteriyo support live course sessions and webinars like Zoom and Google Meet?

Absolutely! Masteriyo supports live interactions through seamless integration with Zoom and Google Meet.

Is Masteriyo compatible with WordPress Multisite?

Yes, Masteriyo works perfectly with WordPress Multisite environments.

Can I use SCORM content with Masteriyo?

Yes, you can easily import SCORM-compliant courses into Masteriyo in a few clicks.

How can I report security bugs?

You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team helps validate, triage, and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability

Version 3.5.0 (2026-10-26)

• Added a redesigned learning page with a new course player layout, mobile app-style navigation, dark mode, a Q&A drawer, and a course completion screen with certificate preview and sharing.
• Added settings to customize course button labels while blank fields keep the default wording.
• Added a Certificate ID field that shows the certificate number on generated PDFs.
• Added a Cards Only option to limit Stripe checkout to card payments.
• Added printable PDF answer keys with quiz questions, choices, answers, and passing criteria.
• Added settings to customize single-course and course-tag URL bases.
• Added a setting to turn off invoice PDFs and hide their download links.
• Added Immersive as the default single-course layout for new sites.
• Added configurable expiry warning emails and end dates to course cards.
• Added an Unanswered tab to the Question and Answers screen.
• Added configurable redirect destination after WooCommerce purchase.
• Added a visible coupon field above Payment on mobile checkout.
• Added full-site export and import for moving content between sites.
• Added per-question text direction control to quiz questions.
• Added member course progress tables to the group management screen.
• Improved certificate search to find templates across all pages.
• Improved GamiPress rewards layout on the student Account page
• Improved Learn page button and pagination readability
• Fixed course progress reports failing for deleted students.
• Fixed repeated migration database checks on unchanged WordPress page requests.
• Fixed cached Account pages showing another visitors session notices.
• Fixed account login forms that reload outside the configured account page.
• Fixed quiz attempts showing zero questions before learners submit quizzes.
• Fixed first email verification links leaving new students unable to access their accounts.
• Fixed the Login Logout banner returning after you navigate away from Dashboard.
• Fixed password policy forms to show failed password requirements.
• Fixed missing direction controls and mixed-language text direction in quiz question fields on right-to-left sites.
• Fixed guest read-only quizzes showing question formatting as literal HTML tags.
• Fixed checkout pages to select one payment gateway on first load
• Fixed pages failing to load when course blocks referenced deleted courses.
• Fixed cohort enrollment to return a JSON error for missing or invalid nonces.
• Fixed lesson comments failing when a lesson ID does not exist.
• Fixed the course editor crashing when the classic editor is unavailable.
• Fixed migration recovery when a background action fails.
• Fixed login errors revealing whether an account exists
• Fixed webhook actions accepting requests with missing or empty tokens.
• Fixed Masteriyo migrations failing when Google Site Kit loads its Mailchimp provider.
• Fixed the course player to show sign-in or enrollment steps for restricted content.
• Fixed reCAPTCHA protection on standalone student registration forms.
• Fixed caching of Masteriyo REST responses by sending no-cache headers.
• Fixed login OTP verification to invalidate codes after five incorrect attempts.
• Fixed blank content in Demo Student Preview for draft, pending, and private courses.
• Fixed User Registration signups to add the Masteriyo Student role without changing the assigned role.
• Fixed video lesson subtitles that could not be added or displayed.
• Fixed video lesson captions not appearing until learners selected a track.
• Fixed subtitle uploads and selection for SRT and VTT files.
• Fixed self-hosted videos extending beyond text lesson content on narrow screens.
• Fixed the subtitle dialog retaining the previous label and file when adding a track.
• Fixed Buy Now sign-in to continue to the cart with the selected course.
• Fixed course purchase tracking before redirecting learners to their courses after checkout.
• Fixed PayPal recurring payments to use the discounted order total.
• Fixed old bundle orders from reactivating courses owned by newer completed orders.
• Fixed the plugin and add-on links to use the working Masteriyo website.
• Fixed CSS from Custom HTML blocks appearing as text on course and lesson pages
• Fixed administrator lesson blocks showing script code and ignoring click actions
• Fixed course completion status and certificate access after instructors add quizzes.
• Fixed the account and Learn pages to use the sites selected fonts.
• Fixed student-facing dates to follow the date and time formats set in WordPress.
• Fixed featured videos showing in tall boxes in the Immersive course layout.
• Fixed learners marking quizzes complete without a finished attempt.
• Fixed unstyled accessibility controls and missing skip links on course lesson pages.
• Fixed course grades showing 100% when learners had not attempted every graded item.
• Fixed sequential courses to block quiz starts and completions before learners finish prior items.
• Fixed PayPal recurring course payments to continue billing on their configured schedule.
• Fixed repeat WooCommerce orders removing learners access to active courses.
• Fixed visitors reading unpublished lessons and quizzes without permission.
• Fixed Masteriyo Pro updates failing when signed package links expire.
• Fixed scheduled course-completion emails not reaching administrators.
• Fixed scheduled course-completion emails for learners, with enabled certificate attachments.
• Fixed scheduled course-completion emails for students, instructors, and administrators.
• Fixed guest lesson completion in open courses.
• Fixed guests being unable to complete quizzes in open courses.
• Fixed sign-in errors when guests start or retake quizzes in open courses.
• Fixed guest progress recording in open courses.
• Fixed course progress staying incomplete when duplicate lesson records include a completed record.
• Fixed failed H5P quizzes unlocking course completion and certificates.
• Fixed course instructor changes not saving when an editor was already listed.
• Fixed untouched lesson links in the Modern course curriculum for enrolled students.
• Fixed Stripe renewals to charge each courses own recurring amount in multi-course orders.
• Fixed course completion, certificates, and grades when learners have not completed all required course items.
• Fixed phone layouts and unsaved-change prompts in the course builder.
• Fixed quiz submissions to keep answers when the server rejects an attempt.
• Fixed course pages to show draft lessons with a Draft badge and correct counts.
• Fixed queued course-completion emails for students, instructors, and admins.
• Fixed certificate download links in completion emails across login sessions.
• Fixed Vimeo lessons that stayed incomplete after playback reached the end.
• Fixed wishlist items to show updated course details after a live course edit.
• Fixed missing wishlist hearts on Layout 2 course cards and single course pages.
• Fixed the wishlist heart removal to delete each item and its saved course details.
• Fixed wishlist errors to show the servers message when a course toggle fails.
• Fixed wishlist course details not updating after course edits.
• Fixed missing wishlist hearts on Layout 2 course cards and course pages.
• Fixed wishlist removal to delete a course completely.
• Fixed wishlist alerts to show why a course could not be added.
• Fixed PayPal recurring checkout charging the full course price instead of the discounted total.
• Fixed Tutor LMS migration deleting enrollments that did not transfer.
• Fixed lesson anchor links blanking the learn page instead of scrolling.
• Fixed PDF lessons overflowing the screen on mobile portrait view.
• Fixed enrollment dates showing early on sites using non-UTC timezones
• Fixed Pro course and quiz features appearing in free version.
• Fixed YouTube lessons staying on the loading spinner on iPhones
• Fixed paid processing bundle orders not enrolling bundled courses.
• Fixed co-instructors opening the quiz builder for their courses.
• Fixed Learn Page Display sidebar and header options working as one group.
• Fixed learning page buttons and cookie banner display.
• Fixed PayPal orders staying on hold after completed payment.
• Fixed LMS migration removing source courses and enrollments instead of copying
• Fixed the course progress popover showing English labels always
• Fixed MCP clients hiding course, lesson and other content actions.
• Fixed opted-in abilities staying hidden from MCP clients.
• Fixed delete descriptions to match actual trash behavior
• Fixed listing a courses sections and a sections lessons.
• Fixed update abilities rejecting partial updates that omit unchanged fields.
• Fixed REST updates failing when sending back a course, lesson, user, or order as read.
• Fixed video player blocking rewind during required full watch.
• Fixed blank H5P content on the learn page on affected hosts
• Fixed course PDF export showing Russian text as question marks
• Fixed the cookie banner showing unstyled on the Learn page
• Fixed SureCart course cards showing the sale price twice.
• Fixed students listing lessons, quizzes and sections from draft or unpurchased courses.

You can find the full changelog here.