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=== LMS by LifterLMS - Online Course, Membership & Learning Management System Plugin for WordPress ===
Contributors: thomasplevy, chrisbadgett, d4z_c0nf, lifterlms, codeboxllc
Donate link: https://lifterlms.com
Tags: learning management system, LMS, membership, elearning, online courses, quizzes, sell courses, badges, gamification, learning, Lifter, LifterLMS
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Requires at least: 4.8
Tested up to: 5.5
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 4.5.1

LifterLMS is a powerful WordPress learning management system plugin that makes it easy to create, sell, and protect engaging online courses and training based membership websites.


== Description ==

**LifterLMS is a powerful [WordPress LMS plugin][home] that makes it easy to create, sell, and protect engaging online courses and training based membership websites.** LifterLMS works with any well-coded WordPress theme and all the popular WordPress page builders (like Elementor, Beaver Builder, Divi, etc.). As an engaged WordPress community member, LifterLMS actively encourages and helps other great plugins integrate with LifterLMS like Affiliate WP, Monster Insights, WP Fusion, the most popular form plugins, GamiPress, Astra Pro, the Course Scheduler, and many more. You can also connect your WordPress LMS website to 1,500+ other apps via Zapier. LifterLMS is one of only 11 WordPress plugins listed in the Zapier app directory.

LifterLMS strikes a beautiful balance in being an **all-in-one solution** while also integrating with other best of breed technologies relevant to course creators and membership site owners.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDVvkipF_pg


> **Similar to WooCommerce and WordPress**, LifterLMS gives back to the open source WordPress community by contributing the core LifterLMS plugin for FREE for the world to benefit from. We believe in free distributed learning for all. **LifterLMS exists to democratize education in the digital classroom.**

> **At it's core LifterLMS exists to lift up others through education.**

You do NOT need a separate ecommerce or membership plugin made by a different company to use LifterLMS! All that and more is included with LifterLMS so you can **avoid the "Software Frankenstein" problem** (too many plugins made by different companies that don't work well together have different levels of support).

LifterLMS is also known for having a thriving well supported user community through, active listening, social engagement and robust documentation.

***

> We encourage you to get to know us by signing up for a **[$1 temporary _30 Day_ website][try]** on our servers with the core LifterLMS plugin AND all the premium add-ons installed. This demo allows you to test drive all the add-ons before you invest. You can even add your other favorite plugins & themes to your demo site so you can see them in action together.

> Are you ready to **[Try LifterLMS for $1][try]?** 🚀

***

You'll see why so many people like you are starting with or switching to [LifterLMS][Home].

# **Who Uses LifterLMS?**

+ **WordPress Freelancers**
+ **WordPress Agencies**
+ **WordPress Educators** like Shawn Hesketh at [WP101](https://www.wp101.com)
+ IT Departments
+ Marketing Agencies
+ Entrepreneurs
+ CEU Publishers
+ Schools
+ Organizations
+ Governments
+ Enterprise Companies
+ DIY (Do It Yourselfers)

# **What Types of People Use LifterLMS?**

#### **1) Builders**
The WordPress developers, designers & IT pros who build LMS websites and training portals for clients, employers & themselves

#### **2) Starters**
Do-it-yourself innovators who are looking to create high value online courses, coaching or training based membership websites

#### **3) Switchers**
People who have outgrown a  hosted platform or an incomplete WordPress stack looking for more power, control and better support

# **Who Makes LifterLMS?**
The LifterLMS team is a **diverse group of talented course creators, developers, designers, marketers and entrepreneurs**. Before developing the LifterLMS product we consulted and built custom training based membership sites for clients all over the world. It was through many years experience building high end custom WordPress LMS websites for the expert industry, that the LifterLMS project was born.

Because 5 years ago we couldn't find a plugin that provided a rock solid _all-in-one_ foundation for training websites, we decided to build LifterLMS and **contribute the core plugin to you and the WordPress community**.

> LifterLMS is course & membership creation software built by course creators and a talented technical team. We understand WordPress, ecommerce, eLearning, engagement, gamification, conversion optimization, the website building industry, and the needs of the online teacher coach, and training professional.

You can learn more about **[the people behind LifterLMS here][team]**.

# **LifterLMS By The Numbers ...**

+ 4,348,041 Enrollments powered by LifterLMS
+ 6,570,731 Course and lesson completions powered by LifterLMS
+ 86,807 Achievement badges awarded by LifterLMS
+ 120,728 Certificates awarded by LifterLMS
+ Over 9,000 active installs
+ [108 5 star reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/lifterlms/reviews/?filter=5)

# **[LifterLMS Features][features]**

> _Start with our core free plugin and [scale-up][price] as your business grows!_

#### **Make Money Building an Education-Based Business**
_LifterLMS plus one payment gateway like [Stripe][stripe] or [PayPal][pp] is powerful enough to get you started on your journey!_

+ Credit card payments
+ One-time payments
+ Recurring payments
+ Payment plans
+ Unlimited pricing models
+ PayPal
+ Subscriptions
+ Checkout
+ Free courses
+ Course bundles
+ Private coaching upsells
+ Coupons
+ Bulk sales
+ Affiliate ready
+ Native sales pages
+ Offline sales
+ Customizable enrollment
+ Country and currency
+ E-commerce dashboard
+ Credit card management
+ Subscription switching
+ Payment switching
+ Native Zapier integration


#### **Create Courses**

+ Multimedia lessons
+ Quizzes
+ Course builder
+ Drip Content
+ Pre-requisites
+ Course tracks
+ Assignments (coming soon)
+ Quiz time limits
+ Student dashboard
+ Multi-instructor
+ Lesson downloads
+ Course import & export
+ Discussion areas
+ Instructional design
+ Forum integrations
+ Graphics pack
+ Course reviews


#### **Engage Your Students**

+ Achievement badges
+ Certificates
+ Personalized email
+ Social learning
+ Private coaching
+ Text messaging

#### **Offer Memberships**

+ Sitewide membership
+ Course bundles
+ Traditional memberships
+ Automatic course enrollment
+ Bulk course enrollment
+ Content restrictions
+ Members-only payment plans
+ Private group discussions
+ Members-only forums

#### **Integrate with the Tools You Need**

+ Payment gateways
+ Email marketing
+ Forums
+ Mobile friendly
+ Use any theme
+ Built for compatibility
+ CRMs
+ E-learning authoring tools
+ Tin Can API (xAPI)

#### **Secure and Protect Your Content**

+ Course protection
+ User account management and registration
+ Members-only content
+ Restricted access
+ Password management
+ Self-hosted

#### **Own and Manage Your Platform**

+ Detailed reporting
+ Gradebook
+ Email notifications
+ Bulk enrollments
+ Student management
+ Access management
+ Web design management
+ Branding & Typography
+ LMS Roles
+ Security
+ Require terms
+ Scalable
+ Layout
+ Testing tools

#### **Get Support**

+ Technical support
+ 30 Days of live weekly onboarding calls called [Liftoff Sessions][lift]
+ [Live office hours][oh]
+ [Free training courses][aca]
+ [Free training webinars][webinar]
+ Setup wizard
+ [Detailed documentation][docs]
+ Dynamic resources
+ Demo course
+ System analyzer
+ User community
+ [REST API](https://developer.lifterlms.com/rest-api/)
+ [Developer ecosystem][devblog]
+ [Recommended Resources][resources] for course creators

#### **Further Reading**

+ The [LifterLMS Official Homepage][home]
+ The [LifterLMS Knowledge base][docs]
+ The [LifterLMS Blog][blog]
+ The [LifterLMS Podcast][podcast]
+ The [LifterLMS Academy][aca]
+ The [LifterLMS Developer Blog][devblog]


# **Extend and Enhance LifterLMS with Add-ons**

#### **Advanced**

_Increase your training program's value with these engagement add-ons_

+ [LifterLMS Advanced Quizzes][aq]
+ [LifterLMS Assignments][ass]
+ [LifterLMS Private Areas][pa]
+ [LifterLMS Social Learning][sl]
+ [LifterLMS Advanced Video][av]
+ [LifterLMS Custom Fields][cf]
+ [LifterLMS Groups][gr]
+ [LifterLMS PDFs][pdf]

#### **Integrations**

_Integrate with the third-party tools you know and love_

+ [LifterLMS Stripe][stripe]
+ [LifterLMS PayPal][pp]
+ [LifterLMS Authorize.Net][anet]
+ [LifterLMS WooCommerce][wc]
+ [LifterLMS ConvertKit][ck]
+ [LifterLMS MailChimp][mc]

#### **Design Tools**

_Make your learning platform beautiful_

+ [LifterLMS Powerpack][pro]
+ [LifterLMS LaunchPad Theme][lp]

#### **Support**

_**Our world-class support has your back** and all of our paid products include priority private support with the LifterLMS development team_

+ LifterLMS Support Ticket System
+ Liftoff Sessions access with live screensharing
+ [LifterLMS Office Hours][oh] is weekly Mastermind group hosted by LifterLMS CEO Chris Badgett

#### **Save Big with a Bundle**

_Save money while unlocking the full potential of your learning platform_

+ Level up your online course website with our ecommerce, design, marketing technology, and automation tools with the [Universe Bundle][universe]
+ Add even more engagement and student transformation potential to your immersive training programs with our entire suite of products including advanced features used by the best teachers, experts, and coaches with the [Infinity Bundle][infinity]


# **Give LifterLMS a Try**

_There are many ways to take LifterLMS for a test drive_

+ Go ahead and install the free core LifterLMS plugin right now
+ Get a temporary _30 Day_ website on our servers with the core LifterLMS plugin AND all the premium add-ons installed. This demo website allows you to test drive all the add-ons before you invest. You can even add your other favorite plugins & themes, but this demo site is not something you get to keep after the 30 days are over. **[Try LifterLMS for $1][try]** now.
+ Another way to test LifterLMS out is to see what the student experience is like. Take a **free** course on how to build a LifterLMS website in 20 minutes. [Take a Free Course][demo] now.


# **What Others Are Saying**

> _“**WP101.com serves more than 30,000 members**, so it’s no small challenge to migrate to a new membership plugin. **We spent more than a year carefully evaluating dozens of LMS and membership plugins before we finally discovered LifterLMS. It was the only plugin that checked all the boxes for our needs.** And the LifterLMS team also shares our passion for creating better online learning experiences. In particular, we deeply resonate with their goal of restoring the human touch to online learning—something that is absent from most online courses today.”_

> _**Shawn Hesketh**, Owner, WP101_

***

> _"As a former School Teacher, professional User Experience Designer, and current online course creator – I can honestly attribute much of our success to LifterLMS and it’s consideration for multiple learning modalities, UI/UX out of the box, and natural student Engagement opportunities. **In less than 10 months we’ve gone from $0 to $300K in revenue with LifterLMS** playing a huge part in that!! I’m looking forward to everything that comes next from the creators of LifterLMS!!"_

> _**Sarah Lorenzen**, Teacher, Entrepreneur_

***

> _"LifterLMS has been **the best decision we have made** towards the build out of our online Learning Management site and community. The breadth and depth of what Lifter offers in a few WordPress plugins exceeds anything else we evaluated as it includes: easy course construction, integrated eCommerce, community capabilities, gamification and the support for delivery of 1-on-1 coaching collaboration services. Lifter also has pre-built integrations with other key WordPress technologies we wanted to use. Lifter has attracted a solid community and support network of leading experts to help guide anyone who wants to transform the world or their industry with online training. **Chris and the Lifter team are real people, and they care**."_

> _**Michael Wolf**, CEO, emPowering NOW LLC (Golden XPR)_

***

> _"I bought/installed LifterLMS yesterday then spent the day having a blast! Two years ago I started writing a book, which morphed into wanting to present the material online in a more interactive way. I started my website from scratch in January and installing the LMS was a milestone moment! A milestone moment that turned out to be one joy right after the other! I'm always amazed when something is made easy! The LifterLMS product is amazing!! Power to the people! **Really quite extraordinary to have something so helpful be able to be in the hands of regular folk**."_

> _**Margot Worthy**, Author, Teacher_


# **LifterLMS in Action**
+ [Success Stories][case] — Discover these amazing stories and accomplishments from our community.
+ [Showcase][sho] — Check out these websites using LifterLMS


# **Join Our Growing Community**

> When you download LifterLMS, you **join a thriving community** of education entrepreneurs, developers, and WordPress enthusiasts. We’re one of the fastest growing open source eLearning communities online, and you are welcome here.

If you’re interested in contributing to LifterLMS, head over to the [LifterLMS GitHub Repository][git] to find out how you can pitch in.

Want to add a new language to LifterLMS? Swell! You can contribute at [translate.wordpress.org][translate].

Also I'd like to invite you to the [LifterLMS VIP Facebook group][facebook] so you can check out what other LifterLMS users are up to and ask questions to the community. We also have an engaged [LifterLMS Slack community][slack] with live developer office hours if you would like to connect in Slack.

**The mission of LifterLMS is to democratize education in the digital classroom. Our vision is to lift up others through education.**

We invite you to **let us guide you to a successful training platform** through our WordPress LMS technology, trainings and support systems. We want you to avoid the common mistakes, avoid the Software Frankenstein problem, and NOT waste any time.

> LifterLMS helps you **ACCELERATE**.

# **Here's What I'd Like You To Do Next ...**

Install the free LifterLMS plugin on your website from here on WordPress, then ...

**[Try out all the premium add-ons for $1 by signing up >>HERE<<][try]**

🚀


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== Installation ==

#### Minimum System Requirements

LifterLMS Requires

+ PHP 7.2 or later
+ MySQL 5.6 or later
+ WordPress 4.0 or later

Visit our [full system requirements](https://lifterlms.com/docs/minimum-system-requirements-lifterlms/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) for additional information.

#### Automatic Installation

This is the simplest way to install LifterLMS as it utilizes WordPress to handle file transfers and you never need to leave the web browser or admin panel.

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins -> Add New
3. In the search field type "LifterLMS" and click "Search Plugins"
4. Once you've located LifterLMS click "Install Now"
5. Once installation is complete, click "Activate"

#### Manual Installation

To manually install LifterLMS you'll need to download the zip file using the "Download" link on this screen. You'll then need to use FTP to manually upload the files to the proper directory on your webserver.

Please see this [WordPress Codex document](https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Manual_Plugin_Installation) for full instruction on Manual Plugin Installation.


#### Setup Wizard

After installing LifterLMS for the first time you will be redirected to the Setup Wizard. This wizard will walk quickly configure LifterLMS so you can get to course creating as quickly as possible. At the conclusion you'll have the option to import a sample course.

You can return to the setup wizard at any time by following [these steps](https://lifterlms.com/docs/rerun-lifterlms-setup-wizard/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

#### Where do I buy LifterLMS add-ons or bundles?

You can explore the individual add-ons [here](https://lifterlms.com/store/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) or save BIG with a [bundle](https://lifterlms.com/product-category/bundles/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)


#### Are there any troubleshooting steps you'd suggest I try that might resolve my issue before I post a new thread?

First, make sure that you're running the latest version of LifterLMS. And if you've got any other LifterLMS extensions or themes, make sure those are running the most current version as well.

The most common issues we see are either plugin conflicts, theme conflicts, or outdated servers. You can test if a plugin or theme is conflicting by manually deactivating other plugins until just LifterLMS is running on your site. If the issue persists from there, revert to the default Twenty Fifteen theme. If the issue is resolved after deactivating a specific plugin or your theme, you'll know that is the source of the conflict. If it is a hosting issue, contact your web host and make sure they’re running the most current version of PHP.

Also be sure to check out the official LifterLMS [Knowledge Base](https://lifterlms.com/docs/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).


#### I'm still stuck. Where do I go to file a bug or ask a question?

Users of the free LifterLMS should post their questions in the plugin's WordPress.org forum. If you find you're not getting support in as timely a fashion as you wish, you might want to consider [purchasing a product from LifterLMS](https://lifterlms.com/pricing/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale) so you can access the LifterLMS support team.

If you're already a LifterLMS customer, you can simply log into your account and contact the support team directly on the [LifterLMS website](https://lifterlms.com/my-account/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale). We can provide a deeper level of support in there and address your needs on a daily basis during the work week. Generally, except in times of increased support loads, we reply to all comments within 12 business hours.


#### LifterLMS is awesome! Can you set it all up for me?

LifterLMS offers technical support, but we do not offer custom website development services. However, we do recommend third party LifterLMS Experts who can help with web design, web development, instructional design or marketing for a fee.  Click here to visit the [LifterLMS Experts page](https://lifterlms.com/experts/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).


#### I'm interested in LifterLMS add-ons, but there are a few questions I've got before making the purchase. Can you help me get those addressed?

Absolutely. If you're not finding your questions answered on the product pages, you can ask your presales questions through this [contact form](https://lifterlms.com/contact/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale). You can also connect live with a member of our team [here](https://lifterlms.com/contact/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).


#### What add-ons are available for LifterLMS, and where can I read more about them?

You can find a full list of official LifterLMS Add-ons [here](https://lifterlms.com/store/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)


#### I have a feature idea. What's the best way to tell you about it?

We care about your feature ideas and what you have to say. You can [request a feature](https://lifterlms.com/contact/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale), [vote on existing feature requests](?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale), and checkout the [product roadmap](https://lifterlms.com/roadmap/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale).


#### I still have questions. Where can I find answers?

Be sure you’ve taken the free tutorial training video course: [How to Create an Online Course with LifterLMS](http://demo.lifterlms.com/course/how-to-build-a-learning-management-system-with-lifterlms/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale). We also encourage you to get to know us by signing up for a $1 temporary _30 Day_ website on our servers which comes with the core LifterLMS plugin all our add-ons intalled. This demo allows you to test drive all the add-ons before you invest. Check it out here: **[Try LifterLMS for $1](https://lifterlms.com/product/try/?utm_source=LifterLMS%20Plugin&utm_medium=README&utm_campaign=Readme%20to%20Sale)**.


#### I'm interested in contributing to LifterLMS, how can I start?

LifterLMS is an open-source project. We manage our team, developers, issues, and code on [GitHub](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/).

We welcome contributions of all kinds, anyone can contribute even if you don't write code! Check out our [Contributor's Guidelines](https://github.com/gocodebox/lifterlms/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md) to get started.


#### I found a security vulnerability or issue, how can I report it to the team?

The LifterLMS team takes security issues and vulnerabilities very seriously. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings, and will make every effort to acknowledge your contributions.

Please contact team@lifterlms.com to report a security vulnerability.

You can review our full security policy at [https://lifterlms.com/security-policy](https://lifterlms.com/security-policy).


== Screenshots ==

1. LifterLMS Courses
2. LifterLMS Pricing Tables
3. LifterLMS Checkout
4. LifterLMS Lessons
5. LifterLMS Achievement Earned
6. LifterLMS Achievement Badges
7. LifterLMS Quiz Results
8. LifterLMS Student Dashboard
9. LifterLMS Certificates
10. LifterLMS Sales Reporting
11. LifterLMS Student Reporting
12. LifterLMS Enrollment Reporting
13. LifterLMS Sidebar Widgets
14. LifterLMS Subscription Management
15. LifterLMS Settings
16. LifterLMS Course Builder
17. LifterLMS Lesson Settings
18. LifterLMS Engagements
19. LifterLMS Email Engagements
20. LifterLMS Course Access Plans
21. LifterLMS Update Upcoming Order Details
22. LifterLMS Lock Down Non LMS Content with Memberships
23. LifterLMS Membership Course Bundles and Auto Enrollment
24. LifterLMS Business to Business Bulk Enrollment Activations with Vouchers


== Changelog ==

= v4.5.1 - 2020-10-14 =

##### Updates

+ Added logic in `LLMS_Database_Query` to reduce unnecessary DB reads when total results are not required.

##### Bug fixes

+ Removed the course "Excerpt" area in favor of utilization of the course sales page content.
+ Show sales reporting currency symbol based on LifterLMS site options in favor of the browser's locale settings.
+ Fixed an issue causing achievement-related JS DOM events to be bound unnecessarily. Thanks to [@imknight](https://github.com/imknight)!
+ Fixed an issue causing site administrator capabilities to be removed during LifterLMS data removal.
+ Fixed an issue causing an instructors course post count to display 0 on the admin panel courses post table. Thanks to [nhandl3](https://github.com/nhandl3)!
+ Only display the admin bar "View Manager" to users who can bypass content restrictions.
+ Updated jQuery code to stop using deprecated events and methods in preparation for jQuery upgrades in the WordPress core.
+ Fixed PHP notice encountered on the admin panel when using Yoast SEO.


= v4.5.0 - 2020-10-06 =

##### Updates

+ Students can now choose to make their certificates publicly accessible. Huge thanks to [@alaa-alshamy](https://github.com/alaa-alshamy) for contributing this awesome new feature!
+ When accessing a certificate that does not have sharing enabled, a 404 will be served in favor of an error message.
+ Admin payment gateway notices will no longer redisplay a week after being dismissed.
+ Log files will be automatically split when a file is 5MB or larger, ensuring that log files never grow too large.
+ During student registration, `wp_signon()` is used to login the newly created user.
+ Improved slow background process database queries run during the automatic "closing" of idle user sessions.

##### Bug fixes

+ `LLMS_User_Certificate::get_related_post_id()` and `LLMS_User_Certificate::get_user_id()` will now always return an integer.
+ Fixes issues related to account sign on/out and session start/end events being recorded incorrectly.

##### Deprecations

+ `llms_set_person_auth_cookie()` is deprecated in favor of WP core methods such as `wp_signon()`, `wp_set_current_user()`, and/or `wp_set_auth_cookie()`.


= v4.4.4 - 2020-09-21 =

##### Bug fixes

+ Don't pass unsupported parameter `$use_cache` to the `calculate_grade()` method, thanks [@pondermatic](https://github.com/pondermatic)!
+ Add an HTML title attribute to the admin setup wizard page.
+ Fix issue causing notices to be logged during quiz attempt deletion on the admin panel.

##### Deprecations

+ Method `LLMS_Admin_Setup_Wizard::scripts()` & `LLMS_Admin_Setup_Wizard::output_step_html()` are deprecated with no replacements.

##### LifterLMS REST API version 1.0.0-beta.15

+ Bugfix: Created lessons will now have the derivative `course_id` property set according to the ID of the lesson's parent section.
+ Bugfix: The `course_id` property of lessons is now properly marked as read-only.


= v4.4.3 - 2020-09-16 =

+ Bugfix: Fix engagement email duplicate check issue.
+ Bugfix: Fix transposition issue found in engagement email dupcheck debug log message.


= v4.4.2 - 2020-09-08 =

+ Bugfix: Fix lesson navigation regression introduced in 4.4.0.


= v4.4.1 - 2020-09-04 =

+ Bugfix: Delayed engagement emails will not be sent to students who's enrollment is not active in the related course or membership which triggered the email.
+ Bugfix: Fixed regression introduced in 4.4.0 preventing the `certificates.css` stylesheet from loading on certificate screens.
+ Update: Engagement email related logs will be logged to a separate logfile, `engagement-emails` in favor of the main `llms` log.


= v4.4.0 - 2020-09-02 =

##### Updates

+ Improved LifterLMS static asset registration, queuing, definitions, and management.
+ Added strict comparators in various areas of the codebase.

##### Changes to deprecated function logs and warnings

+ The `llms_deprecated_function()` method now uses `_deprecated_function()` (from the WP core) under the hood.
+ LifterLMS deprecation warnings are logged to the WP core `debug.log` file in favor of the LifterLMS log file.
+ LifterLMS deprecation warnings will now trigger a `E_USER_DEPRECATED` error when `WP_DEBUG` is enabled.

##### Bugfixes

+ Fixed a lesson navigation issue encountered when sections contain unpublished lessons.
+ Fixed an undefined variable notice encountered on the student dashboard.
+ Fixed an issue encountered when the `wp_login_url()` function returns an empty string.
+ Fixed a double slash found in an asset URI.

##### Deprecations

+ `LLMS_Frontend_Assets::is_inline_script_enqueued()` is deprecated in favor of `LLMS_Frontend_Assets::is_inline_enqueued()`.
+ `LLMS_Ajax::register_script()` is deprecated with no replacement.
+ `LLMS_Ajax::get_ajax_data()` is deprecated with no replacement.
+ Javascript AJAX nonce variable is moved from `wp_ajax_data.nonce` to `window.llms.ajax-nonce`.

##### Templates Updated

+ templates/checkout/form-gateways.php
+ templates/course/lesson-preview.php
+ templates/course/syllabus.php


= v4.3.3 - 2020-08-17 =

+ Fixed an issue causing legends of reporting charts to be truncated and only readable after a mouse hover.
+ Fixed an issue caused by passing `null` values to `wp_insert_post()`.
+ Fixed a javascript error encountered on LifterLMS settings screens.


= v4.3.2 - 2020-08-10 =

+ WP 5.5 compatibility: Automatically deregister "protected" post types from wp-sitemap.xml.


= v4.3.1 - 2020-08-06 =

+ When resetting tracking data cookies, set a "secure" cookie where possible.
+ Catch an unhandled error encountered when generating certificate exports.
+ When an error is encountered during certificate export generation, display an error notice instead of a general notice.


[Read the full changelog](https://make.lifterlms.com/tag/lifterlms/)