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MemberDash
MemberDash by LearnDash is a WordPress membership plugin for putting content behind paid membership tiers. It handles payments through Stripe and PayPal, restricts pages and posts to the right members, and gives subscribers their own dashboard for managing their accounts.
- Version
- 1.8.9
- Released
- Oct 13, 2026
- Developer
- LearnDash
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $6.39 a year on its own
- Topics
- Membership Plugins
What’s new in MemberDash 1.8.9
Version 1.8.9 · Oct 13, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedImproved the unified licensing page experience.
What it does
Running a membership site means tying together several jobs: deciding who can see what, taking payments, and keeping track of renewals and cancellations. MemberDash brings those jobs into one plugin. You create membership levels with their own pricing and access rules, then restrict pages, posts, categories and custom post types so only members of the right tier can view them. Payments run through Stripe or PayPal, with support for both recurring billing and one-time purchases.
Once members sign up, the plugin takes care of the subscription lifecycle, including renewals, cancellations, upgrades and downgrades. Members can use a built-in dashboard to manage their subscriptions, update payment details and download invoices, so fewer account questions land in your inbox. Customizable email notifications keep them informed about payments and account changes. For course creators, the LearnDash integration links membership levels to courses, and reports cover member activity, revenue and subscription statistics.
Best for
- Online course creators using LearnDash
- Premium content sites and paid publications
- Online communities with tiered paid access
Features
Unlimited membership tiers
Create as many membership levels as you need, each with its own pricing and access rules, so you can offer different packages to different audiences.
Content restriction rules
Limit access to pages, posts, categories and custom post types so protected material is only visible to members with the right membership level.
Stripe and PayPal payments
Accept payments through Stripe and PayPal, with support for recurring subscription billing as well as one-time purchases for memberships.
Member self-service dashboard
Members can manage their subscriptions, update their payment details and download invoices from a built-in dashboard without contacting you.
LearnDash course access
Connect membership levels to LearnDash courses so course access is granted or removed automatically based on each member's subscription.
Automated subscription handling
Renewals, cancellations, upgrades and downgrades are handled automatically, which keeps the membership lifecycle running without manual updates from you.
Customizable email notifications
Send members email alerts for payments, renewals, cancellations and other account activity, with wording you can adjust to suit your site.
Membership reporting
View reports on member activity, revenue and subscription statistics to see how your membership program is performing over time.
MemberDash older versions
- 1.8.8Sep 121 security fix
- 1.8.7Sep 41 improvement, 3 fixes
- 1.8.6Aug 291 security fix
- 1.8.5Aug 6
- 1.8.4Jun 29
- 1.8.3Jun 3
- 1.8.2May 15
- 1.8.0May 13
- 1.7.0Jan 8
- 1.6.2Nov 24, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
13 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about MemberDash
Which payment gateways can I use with this plugin?
MemberDash supports Stripe and PayPal. Both can be used for recurring subscription billing and for one-time purchases, so you can sell ongoing memberships or single-payment access depending on how you set up your tiers.
What kinds of content can I restrict to members?
You can restrict pages, posts, categories and custom post types. Each restriction is tied to your membership levels, so you decide which tiers can view each piece of content and everyone else is kept out.
Does it work with LearnDash courses?
Yes. MemberDash integrates with LearnDash, letting you link membership levels to specific courses. Course access is then controlled by a member's subscription, which suits educators who want to sell courses as part of a membership.
Can members manage their own subscriptions?
Members get a built-in dashboard where they can manage their subscriptions, update payment details and download invoices. Renewals, cancellations, upgrades and downgrades are handled automatically, and email notifications keep members informed about account activity.
Is MemberDash free?
The code of MemberDash 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 MemberDash is this?
Version 1.8.9, released Oct 13, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update MemberDash?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of MemberDash automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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