Title: Show Certificates Anywhere for LearnDash Author: Mubashir Taqi Published: March 10, 2026 Last modified: August 10, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/assets/banner-772x250. png?rev=3536682) ![](https://ps.w.org/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/assets/icon-256x256. png?rev=3536682) # Show Certificates Anywhere for LearnDash By [Mubashir Taqi](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mmubashirtaqi/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash.3.0.3.zip) * [Details](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/#description) * [Reviews](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/#reviews) * [Installation](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/#installation) * [Development](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/) ## Description **Show Certificates Anywhere for LearnDash** makes it easy to display earned LearnDash certificates — from both **courses and quizzes** — on any page, post, sidebar, or widget area of your WordPress site. If you use **LearnDash LMS** and want to showcase student achievements, display course completion certificates on a profile page, or build a certificate wall — this plugin does it in seconds with zero coding. #### Why Use This Plugin? By default, LearnDash only shows certificates on the course/quiz page itself. This plugin lets you **display certificates anywhere** — a student dashboard, a profile page, a sidebar widget, or even a dedicated achievements page. #### 🏆 Key Features * **Course & Quiz Certificates** — Show certificates earned from LearnDash courses and LearnDash quizzes in one unified list * **Simple Shortcode** — Use `[ld_earned_certificates]` to display certificates anywhere on your site * **Gutenberg Block** — Drag-and-drop the “LearnDash Certificates” block in the WordPress block editor with live preview * **Elementor Widget** — Native Elementor widget with visual controls for LearnDash certificates * **Certificate Type Filter** — Display all certificates, only course certificates, or only quiz certificates * **Three Display Templates** — Choose Clean List, Grid / Certificate Wall, or Portal / Dark layouts, with Clean List as the default * **Beautiful Icons** — Choose from 5 icon styles (Star, Ribbon, Trophy, Medal, Scroll) or disable icons * **Course & Quiz Badges** — Color-coded badges to distinguish between course and quiz certificates * **Fully Customizable Design** — Control fonts, colors, backgrounds, borders, accent color, icon styling, padding, spacing, and links * **User-Specific Certificates** — Show certificates for the current user or permitted specific users by ID * **No Coding Required** — All settings managed through an intuitive admin panel with live color pickers * **Icon Color Customization** — Change the certificate icon color and its background color from the settings panel * **Theme-Aware Typography** — Inherits the active theme font family, base size, weight, and line height by default, with optional overrides * **Lightweight & Fast** — Cached certificate lookups, no jQuery dependencies on the frontend, no build tools, minimal footprint * **Optional Diagnostics** — Admin-controlled diagnostics toggle with clear disclosure for site/contact and technical data * **Translation Ready** — Internationalized PHP, block, and Elementor interfaces with an included POT translation catalog #### 📋 Shortcode Usage **Basic usage — show all certificates for the logged-in user:** ``` [ld_earned_certificates] ``` **Show only quiz certificates:** ``` [ld_earned_certificates type="quiz"] ``` **Show only course certificates:** ``` [ld_earned_certificates type="course"] ``` **Use the visual certificate wall layout:** ``` [ld_earned_certificates template="grid"] ``` **Use the premium portal-style layout:** ``` [ld_earned_certificates template="portal"] ``` **Show certificates for a specific user:** ``` [ld_earned_certificates user_id="5"] ``` **Hide the “no certificates” message:** ``` [ld_earned_certificates show_empty="no"] ``` **Combine multiple attributes:** ``` [ld_earned_certificates type="quiz" user_id="5" show_empty="no" template="grid"] ``` #### 🔌 Works With * **LearnDash LMS** — Fully compatible with LearnDash 3.x and 4.x * **Gutenberg Block Editor** — Native block with server-side rendering * **Elementor Page Builder** — Native widget (auto-detected, no setup needed) * **Any WordPress Theme** — Customizable styling adapts to your theme * **Translation Plugins** — WPML, Polylang, Loco Translate compatible #### 🚀 Pro Version Unlock even more powerful certificate features with the Pro add-on: * 🔒 Certificate Verification with QR Codes * 🔗 Social Sharing to LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook * 📊 Certificate Analytics Dashboard * 🖼️ Advanced certificate presentation and sharing options * 📥 One-Click PDF Certificate Download * 📧 Automatic Email Certificate Notifications * 🎨 Advanced Styling & Custom Display Templates * ⚡ Priority Email Support & Updates [Upgrade to Pro ](https://lmscrafter.com/downloads/certificate-verify-and-share-for-learndash-verificationqr-codes-analytics/) #### Requirements * WordPress 5.8 or higher * PHP 7.4 or higher * [LearnDash LMS](https://www.learndash.com/) plugin (active) ### External services #### Diagnostics & Error Reporting (Optional) When an administrator enables the “Diagnostics & Reporting” toggle in Certificate Customizer settings, the plugin sends: * Error reports for PHP errors related to this plugin * A daily heartbeat with environment info (WordPress version, PHP version, LearnDash version, active theme/plugins) * Site URL and admin email for identification, support follow-up, compatibility checks, and product improvement Passwords, course content, quiz answers, and student records are not intentionally transmitted by this diagnostics module. All diagnostics data is sent via HTTPS to lmscrafter.com. This service is provided by LMS Crafter LTD: * [Terms of Use](https://lmscrafter.com/terms-and-conditions/)* [Privacy Policy](https://lmscrafter.com/privacy-policy/) ## Screenshots [⌊Modern settings screen with layout, icon, color, typography, spacing, and advanced controls.⌉⌊Modern settings screen with layout, icon, color, typography, spacing, and advanced controls.⌉[ Modern settings screen with layout, icon, color, typography, spacing, and advanced controls. [⌊Clean List frontend certificate display with icons, type badges, and clickable links.⌉⌊Clean List frontend certificate display with icons, type badges, and clickable links.⌉[ Clean List frontend certificate display with icons, type badges, and clickable links. [⌊Grid / Certificate Wall layout.⌉⌊Grid / Certificate Wall layout.⌉[ Grid / Certificate Wall layout. [⌊Portal / Dark layout.⌉⌊Portal / Dark layout.⌉[ Portal / Dark layout. [⌊Gutenberg block in the block editor with inspector controls.⌉⌊Gutenberg block in the block editor with inspector controls.⌉[ Gutenberg block in the block editor with inspector controls. [⌊Elementor widget with visual controls.⌉⌊Elementor widget with visual controls.⌉[ Elementor widget with visual controls. ## Installation #### Automatic Installation 1. Go to **Plugins Add New** in your WordPress admin. 2. Search for **“Show Certificates Anywhere for LearnDash”**. 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. 4. Go to **Certificate Customizer** in the admin menu to configure your settings. #### Manual Installation 1. Download the plugin ZIP file. 2. Go to **Plugins Add New Upload Plugin**. 3. Upload the ZIP file and click **Install Now**. 4. Activate the plugin. #### Display Certificates Use any of these three methods: * **Shortcode:** Add `[ld_earned_certificates]` to any page or post * **Gutenberg Block:** Search for “LearnDash Certificates” in the block inserter * **Elementor Widget:** Drag the “LearnDash Certificates” widget from the Elementor panel ## FAQ ### What shortcode do I use to display certificates? Use `[ld_earned_certificates]` in any page, post, or text widget to display certificates earned by the currently logged-in user. ### How do I show only quiz certificates? Use the `type` attribute: `[ld_earned_certificates type="quiz"]`. You can also use` type="course"` for only course certificates. ### Can I change the certificate layout? Yes. Use the `template` attribute: `[ld_earned_certificates template="list"]`, `[ ld_earned_certificates template="grid"]`, or `[ld_earned_certificates template=" portal"]`. You can also set the default template in Certificate Customizer. ### Can I display certificates for a specific user? Yes. Use the `user_id` attribute: `[ld_earned_certificates user_id="5"]`. For privacy, public visitors can only use this when “Public User ID Display” is enabled in the Certificate Customizer settings. Admins can still use it for dashboards. ### Does this work with the Gutenberg block editor? Yes! Search for “LearnDash Certificates” in the block inserter. The block includes a settings panel where you can configure the user ID, certificate type filter, template, and empty state behavior — all with a live server-side preview. ### Does this work with Elementor? Yes! When Elementor is installed and active, a “LearnDash Certificates” widget is automatically available in the Elementor editor. It supports user ID, certificate type, template, and empty-state controls. ### Can I change the certificate icon? Yes, go to **Certificate Customizer** in your WordPress admin. The first setting is “Certificate Icon” where you can choose from Star, Ribbon, Trophy, Medal, Scroll, or None. ### Can I customize the colors and fonts? Absolutely! The Certificate Customizer admin page lets you control font family, font color, font size, font weight, background color, card background, border color, accent color, icon colors, line height, margins, padding, link color, and link hover color — all with simple settings and color pickers. ### Can I hide the message when no certificates are found? Yes, use `[ld_earned_certificates show_empty="no"]` and the shortcode will output nothing if the user has no certificates. ### What happens if LearnDash is not installed? The plugin shows a helpful admin notice asking you to install LearnDash. On the frontend, the shortcode displays a friendly message indicating LearnDash is required. ### What happens if Elementor is not installed? Nothing — the plugin works perfectly fine without Elementor. The Elementor widget is only loaded when Elementor is active. The shortcode and Gutenberg block work independently. ### Is this plugin compatible with LearnDash groups? The plugin displays certificates for courses and quizzes that the user is enrolled in. If a user is enrolled in courses through LearnDash groups, their certificates will be displayed. ### Does this plugin work with multisite? Yes, the plugin works on WordPress multisite installations. Activate it on each site where you want to display certificates. ### Is the plugin translation-ready? Yes! The plugin is fully internationalized with the text domain `show-certificates- anywhere-for-learndash`. You can translate it using WPML, Polylang, Loco Translate, or standard WordPress .po/.mo files. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ab0ba7e349550a30a747aa7e452bb0f6964c0ee9b549f6c28ff9cdea78654c39? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Very Helpful Plugin for LearnDash](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/very-helpful-plugin-for-learndash/)󠁿 [zairhassan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zairhassan/) March 17, 2026 Great plugin! It makes displaying LearnDash certificates anywhere on the site very easy. Simple to use and works perfectly. Highly recommended. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Show Certificates Anywhere for LearnDash” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Mubashir Taqi ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mmubashirtaqi/) * [ Lmscrafter.com ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lmscrafter/) [Translate “Show Certificates Anywhere for LearnDash” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 3.0.3 * Fixed: Quiz certificates now use their own certificate threshold instead of the separate quiz passing threshold * Fixed: Repeat quiz attempts now open the latest certificate-qualifying attempt using its exact timestamp * Fixed: Cached certificate records no longer store viewer/session-bound nonces or localized presentation data * Fixed: Quiz completion now clears certificate caches immediately using LearnDash’s user argument * Fixed: Duplicate old and new plugin folders no longer trigger PHP symbol redeclaration errors in either WordPress load order * Fixed: Gutenberg previews load certificate styles correctly and wide/full alignment works in the editor and frontend * Fixed: Block metadata now matches the advertised WordPress 5.8 minimum requirement * Fixed: Uninstall now removes plugin settings, scheduled hooks, diagnostics data, and certificate caches from every multisite site * Improved: Redesigned the settings screen with clear General, Design, and Advanced sections, responsive cards, accessible labels, and keyboard navigation * Improved: Certificate typography now follows the active theme by default while retaining optional font, size, weight, and spacing overrides * Improved: Grid certificate cards remain fully visible when page editors wrap shortcode output in code formatting * Improved: Added an up-to-date translator template covering the frontend, block editor, Elementor widget, settings screen, and accessibility text #### 3.0.2 * Tested up to WordPress 7.0 #### 3.0.1 * Fixed: Fatal error when both old and new plugin folder slugs are active on the same site * Improved: Added function_exists and defined guards to prevent redeclaration conflicts #### 3.0.0 * New: Added three certificate display templates: Clean List, Grid / Certificate Wall, and Portal / Dark * New: Added default template setting and shortcode `template` attribute * New: Added template controls for the Gutenberg block and Elementor widget * New: Added card background, border color, and accent color customization * Improved: Refined frontend spacing, padding, typography inheritance, and responsive layout behavior * Improved: Font family selection now applies consistently across certificate headings, links, badges, and actions * Improved: Added certificate lookup caching for better performance on sites with many courses or quizzes * Improved: Added permission boundary for viewing certificates by `user_id`, with an explicit public display setting * Improved: Separated display and diagnostics settings forms to prevent accidental setting changes * Improved: Strengthened diagnostics dismissal with nonce and capability checks * Improved: Replaced predictable diagnostics verification token with a per-site random secret * Improved: Added diagnostics cleanup when disabled or deactivated * Improved: Added JavaScript translation wiring for the block editor script * Improved: Frontend stylesheet version now refreshes when CSS changes * Fixed: Link color customization now works correctly with the new frontend styles * Fixed: Empty or invalid spacing settings now fall back to safe defaults #### 2.4.2 * Updated Pro upgrade link to new product page #### 2.4.1 * Improved: Added remote error verification endpoint for proactive diagnostics #### 2.4.0 * New: LmsCrafter Diagnostics Module — opt-in error reporting and daily heartbeat * New: Diagnostics toggle added to Certificate Customizer sidebar * New: Dismissible admin notice encouraging diagnostics opt-in on first activation * Improved: Better plugin stability monitoring and proactive conflict detection #### 2.3.0 * Added icon color customization — change certificate icon color from admin settings * Added icon background color customization — control the icon container background * Added font family setting — choose from 10 web-safe fonts or inherit theme default * Embedded plugin demo video in description * Updated Text Domain to match WordPress.org slug * Updated Pro upgrade link to correct product page #### 2.2.0 * Renamed plugin to “Show Certificates Anywhere for LearnDash” for WordPress.org trademark compliance * Updated text domain to show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash * Reordered Pro features to highlight Certificate Verification & QR Codes #### 2.1.0 * Added quiz certificate support — display certificates earned from LearnDash quizzes * Added certificate type filter attribute: `[ld_earned_certificates type="quiz"]` * Added icon selector with 5 styles: Star, Ribbon, Trophy, Medal, Scroll * Added Course/Quiz type badges for visual distinction * Added Gutenberg block with server-side rendering and inspector controls * Added Elementor widget with visual controls * Added Pro upgrade notice in admin sidebar * Added responsive mobile layout for certificate list * Updated admin sidebar with block editor information and shortcode examples * Updated minimum WordPress version to 5.8 #### 2.0.0 * Complete rewrite for WordPress.org compliance * Added sanitization and validation for all settings * Added LearnDash dependency check with admin notice * Added shortcode attributes: `user_id`, `show_empty` * Added proper internationalization (i18n) support * Added uninstall handler for clean removal * Added frontend and admin CSS stylesheets * Added Settings link on Plugins page * Improved admin UI with sidebar, usage instructions, and LearnDash status * Replaced inline style injection with `wp_add_inline_style()` * Improved security with ABSPATH guard and input sanitization #### 1.1 * Added controls for link color and link hover color * Added options for line height, margin bottom, and padding #### 1.0 * Initial release with options for font color, font size, font features, and background color ## Meta * Version **3.0.3** * Last updated **2 months ago** * Active installations **30+** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.6** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/) * Tags * [certificate](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/certificate/)[learndash](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/learndash/) [lms](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/lms/) * [Advanced View](https://frp.wordpress.org/plugins/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/show-certificates-anywhere-for-learndash/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews 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