Title: Course Tracker – Simple WordPress Lesson Progress & LMS Navigation Author: erikzett Published: 17 Ottobre 2025 Last modified: 25 Maggio 2026 --- Ricerca i plugin ![](https://ps.w.org/course-tracker/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=3395349) ![](https://ps.w.org/course-tracker/assets/icon-256x256.jpg?rev=3380329) # Course Tracker – Simple WordPress Lesson Progress & LMS Navigation Di [erikzett](https://profiles.wordpress.org/erikzett/) [Scarica](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/course-tracker.1.1.8.zip) * [Dettagli](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/course-tracker/#description) * [Recensioni](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/course-tracker/#reviews) * [Installazione](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/course-tracker/#installation) * [Sviluppo](https://it.wordpress.org/plugins/course-tracker/#developers) [Supporto](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/course-tracker/) ## Descrizione **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, customize navigation text, 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. * **Standalone Progress Bar:** Display a progress bar independently from the course outline using the new `[ctrkr_progress_bar]` shortcode. * **Custom Progress Text:** Customize wording like “lessons”, “modules”, or “sections” using shortcode attributes and dynamic tokens. * **Progress Bars & Checkmarks:** Display lesson progress visually with customizable bars, icons, and completion text. * **Custom Slide-in Content:** Add custom HTML, notices, buttons, downloads, or shortcodes below the slide-in navigation panel. * **Navigation Styling Controls:** Fine-tune navigation spacing, colors, active states, and checkmark styling directly from settings. * **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. ### Usage After setup, use these shortcodes in your pages or templates: * `[ctrkr_nav]` — Displays course navigation with checkmarks. * `[ctrkr_complete_button text=" "]` — Adds a button to mark the current lesson as complete. * `[ctrkr_nav_arrows]` — Adds Previous/Next lesson arrows. * `[ctrkr_course_outline]` — Shows progress bar and course outline. * Example: [ctrkr_course_outline show_progress=”no”] * Displays the course outline without the progress bar. * `[ctrkr_lesson_position]` — Displays text like Lesson X of Y. * Example: [ctrkr_lesson_position text=”Module {current} of {total}”] * `[ctrkr_progress_text]` — Displays Completed X of Y lessons with navigation arrows. * Example: [ctrkr_progress_text text=”Completed {completed} of {total} modules”] * `[ctrkr_progress_bar]` — Displays a standalone progress bar. * Example: [ctrkr_progress_bar text=”{completed} of {total} modules complete ({ percent}%)”] **Example:** ``` [ctrkr_nav] is intended for users who want to manually place course navigation in sidebars, templates, or custom page layouts. ``` For easier setup, Course Tracker also includes an optional automatic slide-in navigation panel available in plugin settings. When enabled, manual insertion of `[ctrkr_nav]` is not required. Add `[ctrkr_complete_button]` to lesson pages so students can manually mark lessons complete when using shortcode-based layouts. ### Settings * **Course Navigation Menu:** Choose the WordPress menu that represents your course. * **Show Navigation Title:** Display a title above the course navigation. * **Slide-in Tracker Panel:** Optionally enable a floating slide-in menu for navigation. * **Custom Slide-in Content:** Add custom HTML, buttons, notices, downloads, or shortcodes below the slide-in navigation. * **Navigation Styling Controls:** Adjust navigation spacing, active link behavior, and checkmark appearance. * **Styling:** Customize button colors with the built-in Button Styler, or fine- tune further using the WordPress Customizer or your theme’s CSS. * **Student Reports:** View student progress and export to a spreadsheet. ### External Services This plugin connects to [SureCart](https://surecart.com/) via `api.surecart.com` for license verification (to unlock the premium version). * **What:** The entered license key is sent to SureCart for validation. * **When:** Only when you enter or remove a license key in the plugin settings. * **Data sent:** License key only — no student or course data. * **Purpose:** To enable premium features after purchase. * [SureCart Privacy Policy](https://surecart.com/privacy-policy/) ## Screenshot * [[ * Settings page. * [[ * Navigation setup. * [[ * Button styling. * [[ * Slide-in panel. * [[ * Student progress view. * [[ * Lesson example. * [[ * Course outline example. ## Installazione 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/course-tracker` directory or install via the WordPress plugin installer. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress. 3. Go to **Settings Course Tracker** to select your course navigation menu and configure options. 4. Add shortcodes (see below) to your lesson or course pages. ## FAQ ### Does this plugin require another LMS like LearnDash or TutorLMS? No. **Course Tracker is completely standalone** — it’s not an add-on for any LMS platform. It uses your WordPress menu system and shortcodes to build your own lightweight learning platform directly inside WordPress. ### How does Course Tracker use the WordPress menu builder? Course Tracker connects to the **native WordPress Menu Builder** to create your course structure. Each menu item (lesson) becomes part of a visual course navigation panel. When a student marks a lesson as complete, a **checkmark** automatically appears next to that lesson. ### Do I need to code or edit templates? No coding is required. Course Tracker is **100% shortcode-driven**, so you can insert navigation, progress bars, and completion buttons anywhere. It works seamlessly with **Classic Editor, Gutenberg, Bricks Builder, Elementor**, and most other page builders. ### Do I need to use all the shortcodes? Which ones are required? You only need to use the **course navigation** shortcode (`[ctrkr_nav]`) and the** complete button** shortcode (`[ctrkr_complete_button]`) for the plugin to function effectively. However, we suggest adding all shortcodes to a test post to see what each one does and how they enhance your course layout. ### Can I customize wording like “lessons” or “modules”? Yes. Several shortcodes support customizable text attributes, allowing you to change wording such as “lessons,” “modules,” “sections,” or “steps” to better match your course structure. ### Can I use this directly on a page or post? Yes, you can. But we recommend creating a **course or lesson template** in your page builder so your shortcodes appear consistently across all lessons. Otherwise, you’ll need to insert shortcodes manually on each page, which isn’t ideal. For more about templates, please visit [rankbydesign.com](https://rankbydesign.com) and click **LMS** for video examples on building a course in Bricks Builder. More guides for other themes are coming soon, as Course Tracker works independently of any theme. ### Can I style the buttons and navigation? Yes! The plugin includes built-in styling controls to customize colors, spacing, active states, and checkmark styles. You can also fine-tune the look using the ** WordPress Customizer or theme CSS**. Need help matching your site’s design? Reach out anytime — we’re happy to help. ### Where is student progress stored? All student progress is stored privately in your **own WordPress database** and never sent to any external service. Students can also export/import their own progress files if needed. ### Does it work with my theme? Yes! Course Tracker is designed to work with **any modern WordPress theme or page builder.** Because it uses shortcodes and menus instead of theme-specific templates, it adapts cleanly to your layout. ### Is Course Tracker free? Yes. You can track progress for up to **20 users** (including the admin) for free. For larger sites or unlimited users, you can upgrade with a small one-time fee, which helps support ongoing improvements and new features. ## Recensioni Non ci sono recensioni per questo plugin. ## Contributi e sviluppo “Course Tracker – Simple WordPress Lesson Progress & LMS Navigation” è un software open source. Le persone che hanno contribuito allo sviluppo di questo plugin sono indicate di seguito. Collaboratori * [ erikzett ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/erikzett/) [Traduci “Course Tracker – Simple WordPress Lesson Progress & LMS Navigation” nella tua lingua.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/course-tracker) ### Ti interessa lo sviluppo? 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