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title: "How to Install and Activate LearnDash Add-ons"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/install-activate-add-ons/"
description: "To make the most of your course website and LearnDash functionality, you will want to leverage some of our powerful add-ons. You can do that directly in your Wo…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "LearnDash"
date: "2024-04-04"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# How to Install and Activate LearnDash Add-ons

To make the most of your course website and LearnDash functionality, you will want to leverage some of our powerful add-ons. You can do that directly in your WordPress admin area.

This article will walk you through the general installation instructions and describe our general prerequisites.

## Installing LearnDash Add-ons

**Option 1: Add-ons Menu**

1. Ensure you have purchased the add-on you want to activate and that you have [activated your LearnDash license](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/install-learndash/#activate-your-license).
2. In your WordPress admin area, navigate to LEARNDASH LMS > ADD-ONS
3. Locate the add-on you have purchased
4. Click **Install Now**
5. Click the **Activate Plugin** button

**Option 2: Manual Upload**

1. [**Download the plugin file**](https://support.learndash.com/download/26379/) (must be [logged in](https://support.learndash.com/) to download)
2. In WordPress, navigate to PLUGINS > ADD NEW
3. Click **Upload Plugin**
4. Browse for the`<span class="pun">.zip</span>` file you downloaded in Step 1
5. Click **Install Now**
6. Click **Activate Plugin**

Once installed and activated, you should see all the functionality of your LearnDash add-on immediately.