LearnDash Setup
BuddyX Pro provides custom styling and Customizer options for LearnDash.
Quick Setup
1. Install LearnDash
- Purchase from learndash.com
- Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Upload ZIP and activate
- Enter license key when prompted
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
Appearance > Customize > LearnDash
That’s it – BuddyX Pro handles course styling automatically.
BuddyX Pro Settings
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
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
Course Archive
- Grid layout with configurable columns
- Category and instructor filters
- Responsive design (stacks on mobile)
Single Course
- Styled course content
- Progress tracking display
- Enrollment buttons
Focus Mode
BuddyX Pro enhances LearnDash Focus Mode with:
- Dark mode toggle in header
- Improved mobile sidebar
- Theme color integration
Focus Mode Setup
Enable Focus Mode
LearnDash LMS > Settings > Courses
- Set Course Navigation to Focus Mode
- Save
Or enable per-course in course settings.
When to Use
Good for: Video courses, long content, certification programs
Skip for: Short courses, heavy community integration
Common Issues
Course pages look wrong
- Verify using LearnDash 3.0 template
- LearnDash LMS > Settings > General > Active Template
- Clear cache
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
- Customize > Sidebar > Single Course Sidebar
- Select Left or Right
- Add widgets at Appearance > Widgets > LearnDash Course Sidebar
Related Docs
- Course Layouts – Layout customization
- LearnDash Dashboard – Student dashboard
- BuddyPress Integration – Community features
Need Help? support@wbcomdesigns.com