Course Tracker - Simple WordPress Lesson Progress & LMS Navigation

Course Tracker is a lightweight, shortcode-driven WordPress plugin that lets you build your own mini LMS directly inside WordPress - no coding or external LMS required. It's powered by the WordPress Menu Builder, which you use to structure your course outline. Each menu item (lesson) automatically becomes part of a side navigation panel - complete with progress checkmarks and arrows that update as students mark lessons complete. Fully compatible with Classic Editor, Gutenberg, and all major page builders such as Bricks Builder, Elementor, and Beaver Builder, Course Tracker helps you track lessons, show progress bars, and guide students through your course in a clean, visual way. Designed for creators who want course progress tracking without complex LMS setups, it delivers everything you need to create a motivating learning experience - fast, flexible, and privacy-friendly. Key Features

• Shortcode-Driven: Add course navigation, progress bars, and completion buttons anywhere - no coding required.
• Menu-Based Navigation: Uses the native WordPress Menu Builder to create your course outline and automatically show lesson checkmarks and arrows as students progress.
• Lesson Completion Tracking: Students can mark lessons complete and instantly see their updated progress.
• Progress Bars & Checkmarks: Display lesson progress visually with customizable bars, icons, and completion text.
• Build Your Own LMS: Create a complete learning experience directly inside WordPress - no third-party LMS plugins or subscriptions needed.
• Works with All Editors: Compatible with Classic Editor, Gutenberg, Bricks Builder, Elementor, and other page builders.
• Lightweight & Fast: Built for speed, simplicity, and compatibility with any theme.
• Save & Restore Progress: Students can export or import progress data anytime - no external accounts or sync required.
• Privacy-First: All progress data stays in your WordPress database, never sent elsewhere.

1.1.6

• Initial version released at WordPress Plugin Directory
• Improved button styling and settings UI.

1.1.5

• Refinements and new options added to the Slide-in panel.

1.1.4

• Fixed remaining domain handling errors with PCP.

1.1.3

• Fixed domain handling and improved data sanitation.
• No changes to plugin features or functionality.

1.1.0

• Plugin completely refactored for simplicity and security.
• Always saves progress permanently to WP database, even in free mode.
• Free mode supports up to 20 users; premium unlocks unlimited.
• Added color picker and slide-in tracker panel.
• Improved admin settings and license activation.

1.0.0

• Initial working version released at rankbydesign.com.