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Paid Memberships Pro
This plugin is an integration add-on by LearnDash that connects Paid Memberships Pro membership levels to LearnDash courses. When someone buys a membership, they are enrolled in the linked courses automatically, so you can sell course access through membership plans without enrolling people by hand.
- Version
- 1.3.6
- Released
- Jul 9, 2026
- Developer
- LearnDash
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $0.79 on its own
What’s new in Paid Memberships Pro 1.3.6
Version 1.3.6
Latest
- FixedResolved a PHP notice triggered by loading translations too early.
What it does
Running courses and memberships side by side usually means checking who paid and then adding each person to the right course yourself. This add-on removes that step. You assign one or more LearnDash courses to a membership level, and when a user purchases that level, they are registered in those courses right away. It suits course creators who want to package their lessons into membership tiers and keep enrollment tied directly to what each member has bought.
The integration gives you room to shape how access works. Memberships can run indefinitely or expire after a period you choose, and you can offer trial memberships through the payment gateways Paid Memberships Pro supports. LearnDash keeps its own built-in course protection, and the membership layer adds extra control if you want it. You can also use the membership reports and statistics in Paid Memberships Pro to follow member activity and trends across your courses.
Best for
- LearnDash course creators selling access by membership level
- Online academies offering tiered or trial memberships
- Membership site owners adding courses to their plans
Features
Link levels to courses
Associate one or several LearnDash courses with a specific membership level, so buyers get access to exactly the courses that level includes.
Automatic course enrollment
Users are enrolled in their linked courses immediately after purchasing a membership, which removes manual enrollment work for site administrators.
Timed or indefinite access
Set a membership to expire after a defined period, or give members open-ended access to their courses with no end date.
Trial memberships
Offer trial memberships through various payment gateways so prospective learners can try your course content before committing to a full membership.
Membership reporting
Draw on the user reports and statistics in Paid Memberships Pro to review member activity, membership trends and course engagement.
Optional extra protection
Rely on LearnDash course protection on its own, or add membership-based control from Paid Memberships Pro as a second layer when you need it.
Paid Memberships Pro older versions
- 1.3.5Apr 18, 20232 improvements, 2 fixes
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Paid Memberships Pro
Can one membership level give access to more than one course?
Yes. You can associate one or multiple LearnDash courses with a single membership level. When a user buys that level, they are enrolled in every course linked to it automatically.
Can I sell courses with limited-time access?
Yes. Memberships can be set to expire after a defined period, which works for limited-time course access. You can also choose indefinite access if you want members to keep their courses with no end date.
Is it possible to offer a trial before a full membership?
Yes. The integration supports trial memberships through various payment gateways, so learners can try your course content first and then move on to a full membership if it suits them.
Do I still get LearnDash course protection?
Yes. LearnDash keeps its built-in course protection. Paid Memberships Pro adds an optional extra layer of membership-based control, so you can decide how much access management you want on top.
Is Paid Memberships Pro free?
The code of Paid Memberships Pro 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 Paid Memberships Pro is this?
Version 1.3.6, released Jul 9, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Paid Memberships Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Paid Memberships Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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