Title: Sikshya LMS – LMS Course Builder, Online Courses & eLearning
Author: MantraBrain
Published: November 26, 2019
Last modified: May 31, 2026
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# Sikshya LMS – LMS Course Builder, Online Courses & eLearning
By [MantraBrain](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mantrabrain/)
[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/sikshya.1.0.5.zip)
* [Details](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/sikshya/#description)
* [Reviews](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/sikshya/#reviews)
* [Installation](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/sikshya/#installation)
* [Development](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/sikshya/#developers)
[Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sikshya/)
## Description
Sikshya LMS — WordPress learning management plugin for online courses, quizzes,
Stripe/PayPal checkout, certificates, and learner dashboards on your domain.
**Sikshya LMS** is a **WordPress LMS** (learning management system) for educators
and creators who want students to enroll, learn, and pay without leaving the site.
It installs like other WordPress plugins: you control hosting, data, and branding.
The free core lets you launch a real course catalog, sell when you are ready, and
upgrade to **Sikshya Pro** when you need automation and advanced add-ons.
### At a glance
* **Sell** — Free or paid online courses with Stripe and PayPal, coupons, and orders
via [native checkout](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/native-checkout/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_native_checkout)
in the free core.
* **Teach** — Visual [course builder](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/course-builder/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_course_builder),
structured curriculum, [video & text lessons](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/video-text-lessons/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_video_text_lessons),
[quizzes & auto-grading](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/quizzes/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_quizzes),
assignments, and [course certificates](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/basic-certificates/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_basic_certificates).
* **Support learners** — Dashboards, progress, wishlist, and role-aware flows for
instructors and staff.
### Quick links
👉 [Documentation](https://sikshya.mantrabrain.com/docs/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=documentation)
👉 [Try Sikshya LMS Free](https://try.new/plugins/sikshya/)
👉 [Try Sikshya LMS Pro](https://try.mantrabrain.com/try-sikshya-pro/)
👉 [Sikshya LMS — product & pricing](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=home)
👉 [Sikshya Pro](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=pro)
👉 [Sikshya LMS Facebook Community](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sikshyalms/)
👉 [Compare Sikshya with LearnDash, Tutor LMS, LifterLMS, LearnPress, MemberPress](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=compare#compare)
Join the community for release notes, setup tips, and peer discussion with other
WordPress course creators.
### Why choose Sikshya?
* **Creator-first workflow** — A fast admin experience (React-powered shell) so
you spend time teaching, not hunting through scattered WordPress screens.
* **Commerce that belongs in the free core** — Paid courses, coupons, orders, and
mainstream gateways are part of the baseline story—not an afterthought locked
behind “contact sales.”
* **Sensible defaults** — Fewer knobs on day one; advanced automation, marketplace,
and reporting unlock with **Sikshya Pro** when you are ready to scale.
* **WordPress-native** — Courses, lessons, quizzes, and questions follow familiar
custom post types and capabilities, with REST-oriented services where documented—
so agencies and developers can extend predictably.
* **Compatible with your stack** — Works with the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg),
Classic Editor, and popular page builders such as Elementor and Divi alongside
your existing theme.
### Self-hosted WordPress LMS — curriculum, quizzes, checkout, and certificates
Install Sikshya on **your** WordPress site to keep ownership of course content,
learner records, and payments—without renting a separate SaaS LMS just to deliver
training.
**In plain English:** you create courses in the WordPress admin; learners open your
course pages on the front of your site, track progress in their account, and complete
quizzes or assignments you publish.
Use Sikshya for coaching, professional training, customer education, internal onboarding,
or the start of a course marketplace—with full control of content, branding, and
revenue.
### New to WordPress LMS plugins?
* **No code required** to publish lessons and quizzes—you work inside Sikshya’s
admin screens like other WordPress plugins.
* **Your theme** controls fonts and many layout basics; Sikshya adds course templates
and learner views so selling and learning stay consistent.
* **Start small:** create one course, one short lesson, and one quiz; invite a
test student account before you invite paying customers.
* **Payments are optional:** offer free courses first, then connect Stripe or PayPal
when you sell.
### Who is Sikshya for?
* **Coaches, consultants, and creators** shipping paid programs without hiring
a platform team.
* **Training companies & academies** replacing spreadsheets with enrollments, progress,
and assessments.
* **Teams doing internal training** who need completion tracking and light certification.
* **Agencies** standardizing one dependable LMS layer across client sites (including
multisite when configured carefully).
### Extended use cases
* **Blended learning** — Self-paced lessons plus scheduled touchpoints (extended
live tooling ships in Pro where applicable).
* **Customer education** — Product training and onboarding academies tied to your
brand site.
* **Community & cohort programs** — Clear curriculum and progress signals; pair
with your favorite community plugins as needed.
### Top features (free core)
Each headline below links to its dedicated feature page on the Sikshya site.
**[Course Builder](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/course-builder/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_course_builder)**—
curriculum + chapters
* Unlimited courses, lessons, and quizzes (within your hosting limits).
* Structured curriculum with sections/chapters and drag-and-drop style ordering.
* Course landing content: descriptions, FAQs, announcements, preview lessons.
* Course archive with search and filters aligned to your theme.
**[Video & Text Lessons](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/video-text-lessons/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_video_text_lessons)**—
multi-format content
* Lesson types: text, video via URL/embed-style delivery, downloadable materials.
* Optional transcript field (downloadable URL + paste-in text) for accessibility
and SEO.
* Graceful media fallback when an embed or source can’t load.
**[Quizzes & Auto-grading](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/quizzes/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_quizzes)**—
assessment that actually scales
* Quiz builder: multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay, fill-in-the-blank,
ordering, matching.
* Passing marks, attempts, and timer-oriented assessment controls.
* Sequential progression and chapter-style gating where configured.
* Mid-attempt auto-save so a refresh doesn’t wipe in-progress answers.
* Per-type score breakdown + optional per-question explanations on review.
* Assignments with submission and manual grading for real-world evaluation.
**[Course Certificates](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/basic-certificates/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_basic_certificates)**—
issued on completion
* Two ready-to-use certificate templates (Heritage + Vertex) ship in the free core,
marked default so they survive updates.
* PDF download from the learner profile when a course is completed.
* QR-based external verification ships in the **Pro** [Advanced certificates](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/certificates-advanced/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_certificates_advanced)
addon.
**Learners**
* Student dashboard: enrollments, progress, resume learning.
* Wishlist for saved courses.
* Role-aware flows for administrators and instructors.
**[Native checkout](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/native-checkout/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_native_checkout)**—
checkout & monetization (free baseline)
* Free courses, paid courses, and manual enrollment by staff.
* Stripe and PayPal as first-class payment paths in settings.
* Coupons: percentage or fixed discounts, redemption limits, optional date windows.
* Order management: visibility, notes, and administrative refund-style workflows
as implemented per release.
**Reliability & operations**
* Capability checks, nonces, and disciplined REST patterns aligned with WordPress
security expectations.
* Transactional email hooks for enrollment, purchase, and completion journeys (
templates evolve by release).
* Translation-ready (`sikshya` text domain); RTL-friendly layouts are a continuous
improvement target—report theme-specific gaps via support.
### Native commerce & checkout
Sell access without duct-taping five plugins together for a basic launch: configure
gateways, test in sandbox or test mode when available, publish your course page,
and route buyers through a [checkout experience](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/native-checkout/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_native_checkout)
designed for digital education—not generic cart prose bolted onto an LMS.
### Platform notes
* **Themes** — Built to cooperate with well-coded WordPress themes; use a default
theme briefly if you need to isolate CSS conflicts.
* **Multisite** — Network-enabled; validate roles, capabilities, and data boundaries
per site before production.
* **Developers** — Hooks and filters around enrollments, lesson completion, and
quiz outcomes; REST coverage is summarized on the product site and expanded in
[Sikshya documentation](https://sikshya.mantrabrain.com/docs/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=documentation).
### Upgrade to Sikshya Pro
Unlock advanced [content drip](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/content-drip/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_content_drip)
and [prerequisites](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/prerequisites/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_prerequisites),
[multi-instructor](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/multi-instructor/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_multi_instructor)
collaboration, [subscriptions](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/subscriptions/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_subscriptions),
deeper [analytics](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/reports-advanced/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_reports_advanced)
and [gradebook](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/gradebook/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_gradebook)
workflows, [course bundles](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/course-bundles/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_course_bundles),
[white-label](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/white-label/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_white_label)
options, and broader integrations. **Free stays generous; Pro unlocks scale.**
👉 [Explore Sikshya Pro](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/pricing/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=pro_detail)
👉 [Sikshya pricing & plans](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/pricing/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=plans)
### Sikshya Pro add-on catalog
Below is the full commercial add-on line-up from the Sikshya feature registry. **
Each title links to pricing** so you can compare plans. Availability varies by plan
tier (Starter, Growth / Pro band, Scale); see the pricing page for the current matrix.
#### Starter-band add-ons
* **[Content drip & scheduled unlock](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/content-drip/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_content_drip)**—
Release lessons over time (“day 3 after signup”, dates, cohort pace) instead
of opening the full catalog on day one. Best for paced programs and term-style
delivery; disable for purely self‑paced libraries.
* **[Course reviews & ratings](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/course-reviews/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_course_reviews)**—
Collect star ratings and written reviews on course pages with moderation before
they go live. Builds social proof in the catalog; turn off when public reviews
don’t fit your model.
* **[Prerequisites (lessons & courses)](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/prerequisites/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_prerequisites)**—
Require completion of chosen lessons or whole courses before the next step unlocks—
ideal for sequencing, compliance, or leveled paths. Leave off when every course
stands alone.
* **[Instructor dashboard](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/instructor-dashboard/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_instructor_dashboard)**—
Gives each teacher a concise snapshot (e.g. enrollments on their courses) without
sharing the whole admin site. Useful when instructors should see **their** numbers
only.
* **[Drip & automation emails](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/drip-notifications/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_drip_notifications)**—
Optional transactional emails when drip rules unlock lessons or schedules (templates
in Email templates). Pair with Content drip when you want “lesson unlocked” style
notices.
* **[Calendar](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/calendar/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_calendar)**—
Shows learners a dated schedule—enrollments, upcoming drip unlocks, assignment
due dates—on My account plus REST data for custom UIs. Handy when deadlines and
releases should appear in one place.
#### Growth-band add-ons
* **[Professional email delivery & branded templates](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/email-advanced-customization/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_email_advanced)**—
Route Sikshya emails through a proper ESP (SendGrid-style setup) and wrap messages
with your branding. Improve deliverability versus generic PHP mail.
* **[Course discussions & Q&A](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/community-discussions/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_discussions)**—
In-course discussions and Q&A with instructor moderation for cohort-led learning.
Skip when comments are handled entirely outside Sikshya.
* **[Multi-instructor & co-authors](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/multi-instructor/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_multi_instructor)**—
Assign multiple instructors per course with optional revenue splits for shared
authoring and payouts. Keeps ledger-style splits disciplined at checkout.
* **[Advanced analytics & exports](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/reports-advanced/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_reports_advanced)**—
Download enrollment-style and progress-ready data for Excel/Sheets and offline
planning. Bridges dashboard charts and spreadsheets when stakeholders need files.
* **[Gradebook](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/gradebook/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_gradebook)**—
Consolidates quizzes and graded assignments into a per‑learner, per‑course scores
view plus export workflows. Targets real grading—not “completion only.”
* **[Student activity log](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/activity-log/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_activity_log)**—
Timeline of milestones (enrollment, completions, quizzes, submissions, checkout)
when you must answer **what happened, when**. Helpful support and dispute trail.
* **[Advanced certificates (builder, QR, verification)](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/certificates-advanced/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_certificates_advanced)**—
Verification links/pages, richer layouts, and optional QR tying to proofs beyond
the basic PDF. Use when authenticity checks matter externally.
* **[Subscriptions & memberships](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/subscriptions/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_subscriptions)**—
Sell ongoing access via recurring billing models instead of strictly one-shot
course sales. Fits memberships and renewals layered on gateways you configure.
* **[Course bundles](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/course-bundles/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_course_bundles)**—
Sell several courses together for one bundled price—“bootcamp packs” or value
SKUs—with enrollment logic tied to the pack.
* **[Advanced coupons & upsells](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/coupons-advanced/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_coupons_advanced)**—
Coupon rules beyond a flat discount—minimum order, applicability to chosen courses—
and checkout guardrails accordingly.
* **[Dynamic checkout fields](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/dynamic-checkout-fields/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_checkout_fields)**—
Add configurable checkout questions (text, select, checkbox) with simple visibility
rules. Store answers on orders or profiles when you need VAT, referrals, consent,
etc.
* **[Advanced assignments](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/assignments-advanced/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_assignments_advanced)**—
Rubric-style grading guidance and uploads restricted by file types for stricter
coursework hand-ins.
* **[Advanced quiz types](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/quiz-advanced/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_quiz_advanced)**—
Groups / pools of reusable questions when you assemble many quizzes without duplicating
stems—think organized question banking.
* **[Live classes (Zoom / Meet / Classroom)](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/live-classes/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_live_classes)**—
Persist meeting links and platform labels directly on lessons so learners always
hit the correct live URL from the syllabus.
* **[Social login](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/social-login/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_social_login)**—
Let learners sign in with Google-style providers when policy allows fewer passwords-
only accounts.
* **[SCORM / H5P](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/scorm-h5p/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_scorm_h5p)**—
Embed packaged SCORM or H5P experiences inside Sikshya lessons—bridge vendor-
built interactives inside your Sikshya path.
#### Scale-band add-ons
* **[Multi-vendor marketplace](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/marketplace-multivendor/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_marketplace)**—
Track vendor ownership per course plus platform-vs-seller splits for many independent
sellers sharing one storefront.
* **[White label & branding](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/white-label/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_white_label)**—
Tune Sikshya-facing labels and learner/admin chrome toward your agency or customer
brand—including login accents where supported.
* **[Webhooks](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/webhooks/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_webhooks)**—
Deliver signed JSON to your HTTPS endpoints whenever major LMS lifecycle events
occur for custom automation backends.
* **[Zapier](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/zapier/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_zapier)**—
First-class Zapier workflow entry points so Sikshya events can fan into thousands
of Zap actions without bespoke code projects.
* **[Email marketing (Mailchimp / MailerLite)](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/email-marketing/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_email_marketing)**—
Keep marketing lists synced from enrollments/completions so campaigns react to
Sikshya learning milestones.
* **[Public API & API keys](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/public-api-keys/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_public_api)**—
Issue revocable secrets for bespoke apps/partners integrating over REST without
sharing WordPress passwords.
* **[Multisite & network license tools](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/multisite-scale/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_multisite)**—
Guidance surfaces for multisite admins mapping licenses across subsites on true
WordPress networks.
* **[Enterprise reporting](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/enterprise-reports/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_enterprise_reports)**—
Automated weekly KPI-style email rollups aimed at inbox-friendly executive snapshots—
pair with analytics exports when you need detail too.
* **[Multilingual (WPML / Weglot)](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/features/multilingual-enterprise/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=feature_multilingual)**—
Bridges Sikshya’s front-end/interface strings into popular translation stacks
so multi‑language sites localize consistently beside your theme/content.
### Sikshya LMS vs other WordPress LMS plugins
* 👉 [LearnDash Vs Sikshya LMS](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/learndash-vs-sikshya-lms/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=vs_learndash)—
How **LearnDash** compares to Sikshya LMS on free tier, lifetime licensing, and
total cost of ownership for WordPress course creators.
* 👉 [Tutor LMS Vs Sikshya LMS](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/tutor-lms-vs-sikshya-lms/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=vs_tutor)—
How **Tutor LMS** compares to Sikshya LMS on free-tier scope, OAuth 2 + PKCE
API access, and pricing model.
* 👉 [LifterLMS Vs Sikshya LMS](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/lifterlms-vs-sikshya-lms/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=vs_lifter)—
How **LifterLMS** compares to Sikshya LMS on flat-tier pricing vs a free core
plus separately-versioned add-ons.
* 👉 [LearnPress Vs Sikshya LMS](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/learnpress-vs-sikshya-lms/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=vs_learnpress)—
How **LearnPress** compares to Sikshya LMS on commerce, course builder UX, and
the Pro feature ladder.
* 👉 [MemberPress Vs Sikshya LMS](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/memberpress-vs-sikshya-lms/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=vs_memberpress)—
How **MemberPress** compares to Sikshya LMS as a course-first LMS vs a membership-
first plugin.
### Shortcodes
Sikshya registers the shortcodes below. Paste them into any page, post, or widget
that runs WordPress shortcodes (Shortcode block, Classic editor, or a theme template
that calls `do_shortcode`). Attribute names are lowercase unless noted.
**Quick reference**
* **Sikshya Courses** block (or `[sikshya_courses]`) — Grid or list of published
courses (same card UI as the catalog).
* **Sikshya Login** block (or `[sikshya_login]`) — Sign-in form (Sikshya auth handler;
errors stay on the same page).
* **Sikshya Registration** block (or `[sikshya_registration]`) — Create a Sikshya
student account; optional instructor intent submits a pending teaching application.
In the block editor, open the **Sikshya** block category or search for “Sikshya”.
Each block exposes the same settings as the matching shortcode attributes in the
sidebar; front-end output is identical to the shortcode.
**`[sikshya_courses]`**
**What it does:** Queries published courses and renders them with the same course
card partial used on archives and the catalog.
**Attributes** (all optional except where a default is listed):
* `per_page` — Number of courses per page. Default `9`. Minimum `1`, maximum `50`.
* `columns` — Layout hint. `3` forces a three-column grid; other positive values(
up to `6`) adjust the auto grid; `0` or omitted uses the default auto layout.
* `view` — `grid` or `list`. Default `grid`.
* `category` — Filter by **course category** taxonomy slug (not the numeric ID).
* `tag` — Filter by **course tag** taxonomy slug.
* `search` — Free-text search string (same idea as the catalog search).
* `orderby` — `date`, `title`, or `price`. Default `date`.
* `order` — `asc` or `desc`. Default `desc`.
* `pagination` — `1` (show paging) or `0` (single page). Default `1`. When enabled,
page links use the query argument **`sikshya_courses_page`** so paging does not
clash with the main query.
**Examples**
```
[sikshya_courses]
[sikshya_courses per_page="12" view="grid" category="web-design" orderby="price" order="asc" pagination="1"]
[sikshya_courses view="list" search="wordpress" pagination="0"]
```
**`[sikshya_login]`**
**What it does:** Renders an email-or-username + password form that authenticates
through Sikshya’s `admin-post` handler (`wp_signon`). Failed logins show a notice
on the **same URL** (no redirect to `wp-login.php`). Used on the virtual login page
and inside checkout.
**Attributes:**
* `redirect_to` — Absolute or relative URL after **successful** login. Validated
with `wp_validate_redirect`. If empty, the handler falls back to the HTTP referer,
then the site home URL.
**Examples**
```
[sikshya_login]
[sikshya_login redirect_to="/my-account/"]
[sikshya_login redirect_to="https://example.com/checkout/"]
```
**`[sikshya_registration]`**
**What it does:** Renders a registration form (display name optional, email, password).
Creates a WordPress user with the **Sikshya student** role, then triggers the same**
new-user email notifications WordPress sends after core registration** (`wp_send_new_user_notifications`,
admin + user). Intended for checkout (“Create account”) and custom landing pages.
**Attributes:**
* `type` — `student` or `instructor`. Default `student`. **`instructor` does not
assign the instructor role:** …
## Screenshots
* [[
* LMS admin dashboard — Sikshya shell with quick access to courses, learners, and
commerce (React-powered).
* [[
* Course management — search, filter, and edit all online courses from one admin
screen.
* [[
* Course Builder — curriculum, settings, and lesson content in one structured workspace.
* [[
* Global Settings — payments (Stripe/PayPal), emails, labels, and LMS-wide behavior
in one place.
* [[
* Public course catalog — browse and filter courses; blends with your theme and
Sikshya templates.
* [[
* Learner experience — lesson view with curriculum sidebar, progress, and resume-
friendly layout for enrolled students.
## Installation
1. Install **Sikshya LMS** from **Plugins Add New** (search “Sikshya” or “Sikshya
LMS”) or upload the `sikshya` folder to `wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Open **Sikshya** in the WordPress admin menu and walk through setup: required pages,
permalink structure (pretty URLs recommended), basic branding, and email sender
settings.
4. Under **Payments**, add **Stripe** and/or **PayPal** using **test** keys first;
run a small test purchase before switching to live keys.
5. Create your first course, add at least one lesson and (optionally) a quiz, publish,
then open the public course URL in a private browser window to see what learners
see.
6. Optional: read the [step-by-step Sikshya documentation](https://sikshya.mantrabrain.com/docs/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=documentation)
on Mantrabrain for installation detail and privacy controls.
7. Optional: join the [Sikshya LMS Facebook Community](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sikshyalms/)
for tips from other site owners.
**Tip:** If anything looks wrong on the front of your site, temporarily switch to
a default WordPress theme (Twenty Twenty-Five, etc.) to tell Sikshya styling apart
from theme conflicts.
## FAQ
### What is an LMS (in one sentence)?
A **learning management system** is software that hosts your lessons, tracks who
finished what, and often handles enrollment or payment—so you are not emailing PDFs
and spreadsheets by hand.
### Is Sikshya LMS free?
Yes. This plugin ships a full free core for building courses, enrolling learners,
running quizzes, and selling with baseline checkout features. Advanced modules and
priority support are available with **Sikshya Pro**.
### Do I need coding skills?
No for day-to-day course building. Developers can still extend Sikshya using WordPress
hooks, filters, and documented REST endpoints.
### Does Sikshya work with any WordPress theme?
It is designed for broad theme compatibility. If layouts clash, test with a default
WordPress theme to separate theme CSS from LMS templates.
### Does Sikshya work with the block editor?
Yes. Use the native **Sikshya** blocks (Courses, Login, Registration) or legacy
Shortcode blocks with `[sikshya_courses]`, `[sikshya_login]`, and `[sikshya_registration]`—
settings and output match. Sikshya course pages and learner templates work alongside
block-based pages and standard WordPress themes.
### Does Sikshya work with page builders like Elementor or Divi?
Yes. Sikshya’s output is standard WordPress templates and shortcodes, so it composes
cleanly with **Elementor**, **Divi**, **Beaver Builder**, **Bricks**, and **Oxygen**.
Drop the Sikshya shortcodes (`[sikshya_courses]`, `[sikshya_login]`, `[sikshya_registration]`)
into any builder widget that renders shortcodes; the rest of your course / lesson/
quiz templates render through Sikshya’s own template layer, which respects your
theme’s typography and color tokens.
### Can I migrate from LearnDash, Tutor LMS, or LearnPress to Sikshya?
Sikshya stores courses, lessons, and quizzes as standard custom post types, which
makes structured imports possible with tools such as **WP All Import** or with a
small migration script targeting the Sikshya REST endpoints. Migrating learner progress(
completion history, scores) typically requires a custom mapping — open a support
ticket if you’re planning a large migration and want a template script to start
from.
### Is Sikshya mobile-responsive?
Yes. The course catalog, course pages, learner dashboard, quiz player, and learn-
page chrome are designed mobile-first with sticky learn-page headers, tap-friendly
touch targets (44×44 minimum), keyboard-accessible quiz controls, and ARIA semantics
that work with screen readers. Tested on iOS Safari, Android Chrome, and modern
WebView contexts.
### Is Sikshya GDPR-compliant?
Sikshya stores only the learner data you choose to collect (account, enrollments,
progress, orders) on **your** WordPress install — nothing is shipped to third-party
servers by Sikshya itself. Personal-data export and erasure hooks for WP’s built-
in privacy tools are supported, so subject-access and right-to-erasure requests
flow through the standard WP **Tools Export/Erase Personal Data** screens. Any
payment, video, or analytics service **you** configure has its own privacy obligations—
see the **Use of third-party services** section above.
### How do I sell courses?
Create a paid course, set the price, connect **Stripe** and/or **PayPal** under
Sikshya payment settings, and run a test transaction before accepting live payments.
### Can I use WooCommerce or another cart instead?
The free core emphasizes native-style course checkout for speed and clarity. Deeper
cart and membership integrations may appear in Pro or via future integrations—check
the product page for the current roadmap.
### Does Sikshya support subscriptions or memberships?
Recurring subscriptions and advanced membership rules are part of the **Sikshya
Pro** positioning. The free tier focuses on strong one-time (and free-course) selling.
### Is Sikshya multisite compatible?
Yes, the plugin is flagged for network use. Always verify instructor/student capabilities
and data isolation per subsite in staging.
### Where is Sikshya LMS documentation?
Official guides live on Mantrabrain: [Sikshya LMS documentation](https://sikshya.mantrabrain.com/docs/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=documentation)
covers installation, privacy & optional usage tracking, and links to deeper help
as the knowledge base grows.
### Is Sikshya a self-hosted LMS?
Yes. Sikshya runs entirely inside your own WordPress installation (self-hosted).
You are not required to use a separate hosted LMS service to deliver courses, track
progress, or process payments you configure (for example Stripe or PayPal).
### Can I translate Sikshya?
Yes. Strings use the `sikshya` text domain and are compatible with Loco Translate,
WPML, TranslatePress, and similar workflows.
### Where can I get help or talk to other users?
Use [Contact support](https://mantrabrain.com/contact/) for account or technical
issues, and join the [Sikshya LMS Facebook Community](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sikshyalms/)
for peer discussion and best practices.
### How do I report a security vulnerability?
Email at mantrabrain@gmail.com with details (do not post exploit steps in public
reviews). You may also use the vendor contact page on the product site for coordinated
disclosure.
### How does Sikshya relate to Sikshya Pro?
**Sikshya** (this plugin) is the free foundation. **Sikshya Pro** is a separate
commercial add-on that unlocks advanced features and service levels.
### Will this hurt my site’s SEO?
Sikshya outputs normal WordPress pages and URLs. Use clear course titles, excerpts,
and internal links from your homepage or blog—same good habits as any WordPress
site. Pair with your preferred SEO plugin for meta titles and sitemaps.
## Reviews
### [Clean interface](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/clean-interface-4/)
[DipenDahal](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dipendahal/) May 12, 2026
Sikshya LMS is a powerful and beginner-friendly WordPress plugin for creating and
managing online courses, offering essential LMS features with a clean interface,
though it still has room to grow in advanced integrations.
[ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sikshya/reviews/)
## Contributors & Developers
“Sikshya LMS – LMS Course Builder, Online Courses & eLearning” is open source software.
The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
* [ MantraBrain ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mantrabrain/)
“Sikshya LMS – LMS Course Builder, Online Courses & eLearning” has been translated
into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/sikshya/contributors)
for their contributions.
[Translate “Sikshya LMS – LMS Course Builder, Online Courses & eLearning” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/sikshya)
### Interested in development?
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the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/sikshya/), or subscribe to
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## Changelog
#### 1.0.5 – 2026-05-31
**Vendor + readme hygiene**
* Composer: `composer/installers` moved from `require`
to `require-dev` — it’s a Composer build-time plugin, not a runtime dependency,
so it had no business shipping to customer sites. The runtime `require` list is
now just PHP 7.4+ and `firebase/php-jwt ^6.10` — the bare minimum the plugin actually
uses at runtime. * Build pipeline: `build.sh` already ran `composer install --no-
dev --optimize-autoloader` before zipping, but the working tree now also reflects
production-only deps; a fresh checkout’s `vendor/` weighs in at ~716 KB instead
of the previous 78 MB. * Readme: full restructure with a marketing-funnel section
order — “Why choose Sikshya?” promoted above the fold; Pro CTA catalog competitor
comparisons developer reference flow; new “Compatible with your stack” callout
naming Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi; 4 new FAQs (page-builder compatibility, migration
from LearnDash/Tutor/LearnPress, mobile-responsiveness, GDPR). * Readme: all **36**
distinct feature pages on `mantrabrain.com/plugins/sikshya-lms/` are now deep-linked(
Free Course Builder, Video & Text Lessons, Quizzes, Course Certificates, Native
Checkout + 31 Pro add-ons), each with feature-specific UTM campaign so analytics
attribute click-throughs back to the originating section. * Readme: documentation
host migrated from `docs.mantrabrain.com/sikshya-wordpress-plugin/` to `sikshya.
mantrabrain.com/docs/`; product page URL aligned with `/plugins/sikshya-lms/` and“
Explore Pro” + “Pricing & plans” CTAs route directly to `/pricing/`. * Known issue:`
firebase/php-jwt ^6.10` has a low-severity advisory (CVE-2025-45769, “weak encryption”).
The fix requires a major bump to v7.x — slated for the next release after we verify
the API delta against `JwtAuthService`.
#### 1.0.4 – 2026-05-31
**Learn page — production sprint**
* Quiz auto-save: mid-attempt answers now persist
via a new `POST /sikshya/v1/me/quiz-save` endpoint and `auto_save_data` column —
a refresh no longer wipes 30 minutes of work. Hydrates on resume. * Lesson transcripts:
new `_sikshya_lesson_transcript_url` and `_sikshya_lesson_transcript_text` meta
with admin UI in the React lesson editor and a calm `` disclosure beside
video / audio players. * Per-question explanations: new `_sikshya_question_explanation`
meta surfaced as a “Why?” disclosure after grading on the Review answers view. *
Per-type score breakdown: results card now shows multiple-choice / essay / matching/
ordering subtotals so learners see where they slipped. * Course-completion CTA hook:
new `sikshya_learn_course_completion_cta` action above the tabs strip for Pro Certificates
Advanced to slot a celebratory card. * Quiz client validation: warns about unanswered
questions before submit and scrolls to the first miss. * Ordering questions: 36×
36 touch buttons + Alt+/ keyboard reorder. * Tabs ARIA: `role="tab"`, `aria-controls`,`
aria-selected`, `tabindex`, `role="tabpanel"`, `aria-labelledby`, `hidden` mirrored
on lesson + quiz templates. * Media fallback: video / audio embeds now render a
graceful “open in a new tab” panel when the source fails to load. * Assignment dropzone:
plain-text “Allowed: pdf, docx · Max N MB per file” hint above the dropzone. * Course
title + permalink (target=_blank) added to the Learn sidebar so learners always
know which course they’re in.
**Learn page — mobile**
* Content header sticky behaviour fixed for both lesson
and quiz pages using `display: contents` on the wrapping section (the section was
zero-height on the lesson page, killing sticky’s pin range). * Tabs strip: edge-
fade gradients + scroll-padding signal “more here, scroll to reveal” without needing
a visible scrollbar. * Topbar progress: compact 56px chip in the header; on mobile
the topbar scrolls away with the page while the content header pins. * Header chrome
trimmed on phones: hides chapter inline + focus toggle + 5 quiz meta pills so the
52px fixed row never wraps under the topbar.
**Account page**
* Top-right user menu: now avatar-only (name + email + caret hidden);
dropdown z-index lifted and parent `overflow: hidden` removed so it stops being
clipped behind content. * Form-status pill: empty pseudo-class hides the chip on
initial load (was rendering as a phantom bordered chip next to “Save profile” on
the marketplace view). * Focus-visible ring on the avatar button.
**Course landing**
* “Expand all / Collapse all” button now ships with unfold-more/
unfold-less icons (Material-style double-chevron pair). * Label wrapped in its own
span so the icon swap survives JS text updates.
**Schema + infra**
* `SCHEMA_VERSION` bumped 1.9.0 1.10.0 with idempotent migration
adding `auto_save_data` to `sikshya_quiz_attempts`. * Migrations now run lazily
on `admin_init` (handles drop-in deploys without re-activation). * `sikshya_course_completed`
action gains an optional 3rd `$enrollment_id` arg (additive — existing 2-arg listeners
unaffected). * `display: contents` mobile-sticky pattern: cleaner than absolutely-
positioned shims and respects the document scroll model.
**Hardening sprint (carry-over from internal audit)**
* 60+ patches across security,
capability checks, post_status guards on learner endpoints, email-listener wiring,
perf, i18n, and admin column polish — see `AUDIT_REGRESSION_TESTS.md` for the full
ledger. * Compatibility: no breaking API changes; all public hooks remain backwards
compatible.
#### 1.0.3 – 2026-05-08
* Readme: WordPress.org listing refresh—SEO-oriented short description and tags;
Quick links (documentation on Mantrabrain, demos, pricing, community); structured
sections (At a glance, self-hosted LMS, FAQs including block editor and optional
usage insights); third-party services and privacy disclosure aligned with docs.
* Readme: plugin listing title aligned with WordPress plugin directory expectations;
screenshot captions tuned for LMS and checkout keywords; Installation and security
reporting guidance clarified.
* Plugin metadata: version bump; default documentation URLs in Plugin API / admin
bootstrap now point to `https://sikshya.mantrabrain.com/docs/`.
#### 1.0.2 – 2026-05-04
* Admin (React shell): Grading & submissions and gradebook screens — toolbar layout
fixes so Course, Search, and Status filters align cleanly; contextual helper
copy moved below the filter row; clearer sidebar icons for Gradebook and related
entries.
* Marketing: Pro upgrade notice now uses “up to 50% off” instead of “50%+ OFF”
for clearer, defensible wording (classic admin notice + in-app strip).
* Public: course category index and taxonomy routing improvements for a better
category archive experience.
* Build: refreshed compiled admin JavaScript/CSS from current sources.
#### 1.0.0.1 – 2026-05-02
* Certificate: fixes for issues in the admin certificate designer (layout, editing,
and related flows).
* Build: refreshed compiled admin React assets from the latest sources.
#### 1.0.0 – 2026-04-30
* Initial public release.
* Core course, lesson, quiz, and question model with builder-oriented admin UI.
* Student and instructor roles with capability-safe management surfaces.
* Baseline commerce: Stripe/PayPal-oriented checkout, coupons, orders.
* Learner templates, account views, and progress-oriented flows.
* REST-aligned services where documented for integrations.
* Default certificate presets (Regalia & Vertex) ship without QR blocks; QR-style
verification remains documented as a Pro-oriented enhancement.
* Requires PHP 7.4+ and WordPress 6.0+; tested on current stable WordPress releases.
* Checkout (with Sikshya Pro Dynamic Checkout Fields): optional server-rendered
dynamic field markup—JavaScript attaches listeners and visibility without rebuilding
the form in the browser; includes `CheckoutDynamicFieldsView` and refactored
checkout helpers (`dfBindDynamicFields`, `dfSyncValuesFromHost`).
## Meta
* Version **1.0.5**
* Last updated **18 hours ago**
* Active installations **10+**
* WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher **
* Tested up to **7.0**
* PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
* Languages
* [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sikshya/) and [Russian](https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/sikshya/).
* [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/sikshya)
* Tags
* [course builder](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/course-builder/)[elearning](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/elearning/)
[learning management system](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/learning-management-system/)
[lms](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/lms/)[online courses](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/online-courses/)
* [Advanced View](https://ssw.wordpress.org/plugins/sikshya/advanced/)
## Ratings
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## Contributors
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