LearnDash Setup
BuddyX Pro provides custom styling and Customizer options for LearnDash.
Quick Setup
Section titled “Quick Setup”1. Install LearnDash
Section titled “1. Install LearnDash”- Purchase from learndash.com
- Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Upload ZIP and activate
- Enter license key when prompted
2. Set Template
Section titled “2. Set Template”Required: LearnDash 3.0 (LD30) template
- LearnDash LMS > Settings > General
- Set Active Template to LearnDash 3.0
- Save
3. Configure BuddyX Settings
Section titled “3. Configure BuddyX Settings”Appearance > Customize > LearnDash
That’s it - BuddyX Pro handles course styling automatically.
BuddyX Pro Settings
Section titled “BuddyX Pro Settings”Course Archive
Section titled “Course Archive”Customize > LearnDash
| Setting | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Course Columns | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 4 |
| Categories Filter | Yes/No | Yes |
| Instructors Filter | Yes/No | Yes |
Course Sidebar
Section titled “Course Sidebar”Customize > Sidebar
| Page Type | Setting |
|---|---|
| Course Archive | Default, Left, Right, None |
| Single Course | Default, Left, Right, None |
| Lessons | Default, Left, Right, None |
Tip: Use “None” for lessons to maximize content area.
What BuddyX Pro Adds
Section titled “What BuddyX Pro Adds”Course Archive
Section titled “Course Archive”- Grid layout with configurable columns
- Category and instructor filters
- Responsive design (stacks on mobile)
Single Course
Section titled “Single Course”- Styled course content
- Progress tracking display
- Enrollment buttons
Focus Mode
Section titled “Focus Mode”BuddyX Pro enhances LearnDash Focus Mode with:
- Dark mode toggle in header
- Improved mobile sidebar
- Theme color integration
Focus Mode Setup
Section titled “Focus Mode Setup”Enable Focus Mode
Section titled “Enable Focus Mode”LearnDash LMS > Settings > Courses
- Set Course Navigation to Focus Mode
- Save
Or enable per-course in course settings.
When to Use
Section titled “When to Use”Good for: Video courses, long content, certification programs
Skip for: Short courses, heavy community integration
Common Issues
Section titled “Common Issues”Course pages look wrong
Section titled “Course pages look wrong”- Verify using LearnDash 3.0 template
- LearnDash LMS > Settings > General > Active Template
- Clear cache
Category filter not showing
Section titled “Category filter not showing”- Customize > LearnDash > Categories Filter - Enable
- Create course categories at LearnDash > Courses > Course Categories
- Assign categories to courses
Course sidebar not showing
Section titled “Course sidebar not showing”- Customize > Sidebar > Single Course Sidebar
- Select Left or Right
- Add widgets at Appearance > Widgets > LearnDash Course Sidebar
Related Docs
Section titled “Related Docs”- Course Layouts - Layout customization
- LearnDash Dashboard - Student dashboard
- BuddyPress Integration - Community features
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