Introducing Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha

We recently shared a first look at Tutor LMS 4.0 by giving you a glimpse of what’s coming next. Now, the Alpha version is here, ready for you to explore and test the new experience.

In Tutor LMS 4.0, we’ve completely revamped the student learning experience so every student you teach can learn better and enjoy the process more.

⚠️ Important: Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha is an experimental release and may contain bugs. Do not install it on a live website. Always test on a staging environment and back up your site before proceeding.

What’s in Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha

Here’s a full rundown of the Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha features that make learning smoother and more engaging.

Student Experience

• New: Improved student learning experience.
• New: Optimized interface for Mobile-First Experience.
• New: Thumb-zone navigation for smoother mobile use.
• New: Completely redesigned learning environment for distraction-free learning experience.
• New: Centralized notes for all lessons and videos.
• New: Unified discussion and Q&A across courses.
• New: Live Lesson Hub for upcoming and past sessions. (Pro)
• New: Resource Center for PDFs and downloadable assets.
• New: Smarter Course Calendar with milestones and a visual roadmap. (Pro)
• New: Certificates linked to progress with dynamic unlocking. (Pro)
• New: Student Dashboard showing live lessons, progress, and tasks at a glance.
• New: Profile management with certificate signature and personal info updates.
• New: Preferences for lesson autoplay, downloads, themes, and accessibility settings.
• New: Micro-interactions with animations and sound effects to engage learners.

Instructor Experience

• New: Instructor dashboard with earnings overview, course stats, and student activity.
• New: Streamlined instructor workflow for quizzes, assignments, and announcements.
• New: Clearer analytics for engagement, progress, and course performance. (Pro)

Quizzes & Assessments

• New: Redesigned quiz interface with detailed tracking and review options.
• New: Smarter quiz settings with visual layout and context-aware options.

Overall Platform & Design

• New: Centralized course billing with subscriptions, history, and renewals.
• New: Global design modes to switch between Modern, Kids, or Legacy layouts platform-wide.
• New: Kids Mode with playful and colorful interface.
• New: Light/Dark mode and improved contrast for accessibility.

If you want to know more about these features, please check the first look at Tutor LMS 4.0.

How to Download Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha

The Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha is your opportunity to explore its new features, test out improvements, and provide us with valuable feedback. Before you dive in, ensure that you’re working in a test environment to avoid any disruptions. Be sure to take a backup of your entire site before proceeding.

1. Download the Free version

Here is the process of downloading the free version of Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha:

• Visit the Tutor LMS GitHub repository.
• Download the Tutor-4.0.0-alpha.zip file from the Assets section.
• Install and activate it on your staging site.

Alternatively, you can also download the Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha free version directly using the button below:

2. Download the Pro version

If you’re a Tutor LMS Pro user, follow these steps to get the Pro version:

• Sign in to your Tutor LMS account first. 
• Navigate to the Release notes page.
• Click the Download button under the release note to get the zip file of the Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha Pro version.

⚠️ Note: You will need an active subscription of Tutor LMS Pro to download the pro version of Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha.

Installation Process for Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha

The installation process for the Alpha version is the same as installing any other WordPress plugin.

• From your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New Plugin > Upload Plugin.
• Locate the downloaded zip file on your device and then install and activate it on your staging site.

Install and activate the plugin to explore Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha version.

Help Us Shape Tutor LMS 4.0

This is an Alpha version, so we’re still fine-tuning everything. As you explore the new student-focused experience, let us know what works, what feels off, any bugs you notice, and what needs improvement.

Your feedback will help us make Tutor LMS 4.0 even better for students and instructors like you.

Wrapping Up

Tutor LMS 4.0 Alpha gives you an early look at what’s coming next. This release focuses on improving how students learn, making the experience smoother and more engaging.

Try it out in a test environment, explore the new experience, and share your thoughts with us. Your feedback will help shape the final release.