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WPComplete

By Nexcess

Learning Management Systems (LMS) / Course Creation & Management

WPComplete Review - In-Depth Analysis

WPComplete helps students track their course progress easily. Mark lessons as complete and customize the experience without programming.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.58/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 43+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5.77 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WPComplete is a WordPress plugin designed to help your students keep track of their progress through your course or membership site. It allows you to mark specific pages or posts as 'Completed', providing a clear indication of progress.

This plugin is user-friendly and requires no programming skills. It works seamlessly with any WordPress theme or course plugin, making it instantly usable. Help your students complete the course you have invested so much time and effort into creating.

The free version includes features like marking lessons as complete and a quick toggle for setting completable pages. The PRO version offers additional features such as support for multiple courses, customizable completion buttons, progress indicators, and fancy graphs to visually represent student progress. You can also customize messages and colors for a tailored experience.

Comparing to Alternatives

WPComplete offers a straightforward approach to course progress tracking compared to more comprehensive LMS plugins. It focuses on simplicity and ease of use rather than extensive course creation features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and intuitive progress tracking for learners
Lightweight plugin with minimal setup required
Integrates well with existing WordPress courses
Supports various content types for completion tracking

Weaknesses

Limited course creation and management features
Not a full LMS solution on its own
Fewer customization options compared to larger LMS plugins

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights WPComplete's ease of use and effective progress tracking, though some desire more advanced LMS features.

Positive highlights

"Easy to set up and track course progress." – User123
"Lightweight and doesn't slow down my site." – EduAdmin
"Good integration with my existing courses." – TeacherMike

Common complaints

Lacks built-in quiz and certificate features
Limited customization options
Needs better documentation

Weaknesses

Not suitable for users needing a full LMS
Some users report occasional compatibility issues with other plugins

Who Should Use This?

Best for

WPComplete is ideal for educators and site owners who want a simple, effective way to track learner progress without the complexity of a full LMS.

Not ideal for

It is not suitable for those needing comprehensive course creation, quizzes, or certification features within their WordPress site.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic course progress tracking and completion features suitable for simple learning setups.

Pro version

The pro version adds advanced reporting, integration with popular LMS plugins, and enhanced customization options for progress tracking.

Final Verdict

WPComplete excels as a lightweight, user-friendly plugin focused on course progress tracking, making it a great choice for those who need simplicity and reliability.

However, users seeking a full-featured LMS with course creation, quizzes, and certificates should consider more comprehensive alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WPComplete plugin.

Courses Lms

Learning

Membership

Progress Bar

Teaching

Screenshots

FAQ

Make sure you are reporting in a safe and responsible way. We take security very seriously. If you discover a security issue, please bring it to our attention right away! Below you will find all the methods to report security vulnerabilities:

Report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program
Check our Bug Bounty Program
Reach out directly to us on security [at] stellarwp.com.

You’ll have to use your course software/LMS to show what lessons are available in your course, or simply create a list of pages that are lessons on any WP content.

From any list (ordered or unordered), WPComplete automatically will show each user if they’ve completed the lesson or not, using custom CSS. We add this automatically for users who don’t want to edit code (completed lessons are faded slightly and a checkmark is added beside them). For customers who want to update the CSS, it’s found in Advanced Settings:

li .wpc-lesson {} li .wpc-lesson-complete {} li .wpc-lesson-completed { opacity: .65; text-decoration: none !important; } li .wpc-lesson-completed:after { content: "✔"; margin-left: 5px; text-decoration: none !important; font-size: 12px; }

Yes! OptimizePress is a little tricky to get working, but it does work! We automatically disable automatic insertion of the completion button, but you can easily add it where you want the button to show up!
To add the button to your page:
1. Edit the page you want to add completion to.
2. You should already be on the OptimizePress tab (not the WordPress tab).
3. Click the Live Editor “Launch Now” button.
4. Click the “Add Element” button where you want to add your completion button.
5. Select a “Custom HTML / Shortcode” element.
6. In the “Content” field, insert the shortcode: [complete_button]
7. Scroll down and click the “Insert” button.
8. The new preview will say something like:

!!! CUSTOM HTML CODE ELEMENT !!!  [wpc_button]

Click the Save & Close (or Save & Continue) button

Contributors and developers

“WPComplete” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Nexcess

Pro version Free Version

WPS

6.58

Average

Pro version

Ratings

4.1 out of 5 | 43

Version

2.9.5.7

Last updated

3 weeks ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

6.8.8 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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WPComplete Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (43)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (7)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.58

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