Where Can I Download LearnDash for WordPress?

Starting an online course using WordPress is exciting, but it often comes with one big question: Where can you find the right tool to create and manage your course easily?

Many course creators waste time on free plugins that lack real features or feel overwhelmed by complicated tools that are hard to handle.

The good news is, there’s a much easier way. You just need a reliable, flexible plugin that works smoothly with WordPress, allows you to build your course without coding, and keeps everything simple and under your control.

Not sure where to begin? Schedule a free consultation today and get expert guidance on properly setting up your course. Now, let’s walk through where to download it and how to get started.

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Where to Download LearnDash

To download LearnDash, go to the official LearnDash website:

Here, you’ll see their pricing plans and features. Choose the plan that fits your needs, whether you’re building one course or running a full training site.

Once you purchase it, you’ll get access to your account dashboard. From there, you can download the plugin as a .zip file. This is the file you’ll upload to your WordPress site in the next step.

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How to Install LearnDash on WordPress

Installing LearnDash is simple if you follow these steps:

Log in to your WordPress dashboard (yourwebsite.com/wp-admin)
Go to Plugins > Add New
Click Upload Plugin
Choose the .zip file you downloaded from the LearnDash website
Click Install Now, then Activate

Once activated, LearnDash will appear in your WordPress sidebar.

Activate Your License

After installing, you’ll need to activate your license to receive updates and support:

In the WordPress dashboard, go to LearnDash LMS > Settings
Click on the LMS License tab
Paste in the license key from your LearnDash account
Click Activate License

Read this: Where do you find Design Upgrade for LearnDash?

Set Up Basic Settings

Now that it’s active, it’s time to set up some basic options:

Choose your currency and payment method if you plan to sell courses
Change labels like “Lessons” or “Topics” if you want custom names
Set up email notifications for students

These small settings help you personalize your course platform and make it ready to launch.

Create Your First Course

To create your course:

Go to LearnDash LMS > Courses > Add New
Give your course a name and description
Use the drag-and-drop builder to add lessons, topics, and quizzes
Set the access type (free, one-time payment, recurring, or closed)

You can preview your course anytime and publish it when you’re ready.

Add More Features with Add-ons

LearnDash also offers helpful add-ons to give your courses more functionality. For example:

WooCommerce to sell courses
Stripe or PayPal for payments
BuddyPress to add a community feel
A certificate builder to reward students when they finish

You can install these add-ons directly from the LearnDash dashboard or find them in your account area.Ready to start your course the right way? Take advantage of a 75% discount on the original license. Enroll with us now and create a course that truly makes an impact.