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LearnDash Instructor Role
LearnDash Instructor Role by WisdmLabs is a WordPress plugin that adds a dedicated instructor user role to LearnDash LMS. Instructors get restricted access and their own dashboard, so they can create and manage courses, lessons, topics and quizzes without needing an admin to do it for them.
- Version
- 5.10.4
- Released
- Sep 2, 2026
- Developer
- LearnDash
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $7.19 a year on its own
What’s new in LearnDash Instructor Role 5.10.4
Version 5.10.4 · Sep 2, 2026
Latest
- FixedResolved an issue where the instructor dashboard displayed its CSS and JavaScript as page text and lost its tab icons on sites that restrict unfiltered HTML.
What it does
Running a LearnDash site with several teachers usually means either giving everyone admin access or handling course edits yourself. This plugin solves that with an instructor role that limits what each instructor can reach. They see a focused dashboard for their own course work instead of the full WordPress backend. Instructors can work from a front-end dashboard built on Gutenberg blocks or from a backend dashboard, and the front-end course creator also works with Elementor.
It fits multi-instructor learning sites where teachers collaborate and courses may be sold. Several instructors can co-manage and share courses. With WooCommerce, instructors can create paid course products, and the plugin tracks commissions per instructor with PayPal payout options. Admins keep control through a course approval workflow and email notifications when instructors create or update content or products. With BuddyPress, students can message instructors privately from lesson and topic pages.
Best for
- LearnDash sites with several teachers or course creators
- Schools and training businesses running online courses
- Course marketplaces paying instructors commissions
Features
Dedicated instructor role
Gives instructors restricted access to LearnDash so they can manage their own courses without reaching settings and areas that only administrators should touch.
Front-end course creator
Instructors build courses, lessons, topics and quizzes from a decluttered front-end interface, with support for both Gutenberg blocks and the Elementor page builder.
Customizable instructor dashboard
Admins can add content or functions to the instructor dashboard using Gutenberg blocks, and instructors can choose between front-end and backend dashboard access.
Multi-instructor collaboration
Several instructors can co-manage a course and share courses with one another, which helps teams split up teaching and content work.
WooCommerce course sales
Instructors can create paid course products and sell them through a WooCommerce store connected to your LearnDash site.
Commissions and PayPal payouts
Tracks commissions for each instructor and offers automated PayPal payout options, so revenue sharing is recorded per instructor.
Course approval workflow
Administrators can review instructor courses and approve them before they are published, keeping a check on what goes live.
Admin email notifications
Sends email alerts to administrators when instructors create or update course content or WooCommerce products.
LearnDash Instructor Role older versions
- 5.10.3Aug 292 fixes
- 5.10.2Jul 92 improvements, 2 fixes
- 5.10.1Jun 295 improvements, 9 fixes
- 5.10.0May 13
- 5.9.13Feb 27
- 5.9.12Feb 12
- 5.9.11Feb 7
- 5.9.10Jan 19
- 5.9.9Dec 10, 2025
- 5.9.8Oct 24, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
18 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about LearnDash Instructor Role
Can instructors build courses without using the WordPress admin area?
Yes. The plugin includes a front-end course creator where instructors can build courses, lessons, topics and quizzes. It supports Gutenberg blocks and Elementor, and instructors can also use a backend dashboard if they prefer.
Can I review instructor courses before they go live?
Yes. There is an admin approval workflow that lets administrators review and approve courses before publishing. Admins also receive email notifications when instructors create or update course content or WooCommerce products.
How does selling courses and paying instructors work?
Through WooCommerce, instructors can create paid course products. The plugin tracks commissions for each instructor and provides automated PayPal payout options, so you can share revenue with the people who teach.
Can students contact their instructor directly?
Yes, when BuddyPress is in use. Students can send private messages to instructors straight from lesson or topic pages, which keeps questions tied to the material they are studying.
Is LearnDash Instructor Role free?
The code of LearnDash Instructor Role is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of LearnDash Instructor Role is this?
Version 5.10.4, released Sep 2, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update LearnDash Instructor Role?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of LearnDash Instructor Role automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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