Four years and over 4,000 installations later, Masteriyo has become one of the best LMS plugins in the WordPress ecosystem. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the release of Masteriyo 2.0 and Masteriyo PRO 3.0, our most significant update yet.
Since our collaboration with Themeisle began in April, refining the user experience has been our top priority.
We’ve completely redesigned the interface, added 8 new professional starter templates, enhanced our AI capabilities, and introduced dozens of purposeful improvements that make course creation more intuitive than ever.
Let’s explore what’s new in Masteriyo 2.0 and PRO 3.0.
Masteriyo v2.0.0
- New eLearning Starter Templates
- Complete UI/UX Overhaul Across All Pages
- New Minimal Single Course Layout
- Custom Email Sender Settings
- Email Notification for Course Q&A
- Revamped Setup Wizard Experience
Masteriyo PRO v3.0.0
- Extended AI-Powered Quiz Creation
- Manual Group Enrollment
- Plugin Rollback Feature
- Backend Reply System for Comments and Reviews
8 New Professional Starter Templates
We know that many of you have requested improved designs for your course sites. Masteriyo 2.0 features 8 niche-specific eLearning templates that can be imported with a single click. Each template is carefully crafted for online courses and utilizes popular page builders.
What’s included:
- 7 Block Editor (Gutenberg) templates
- 1 Elementor template
- Mobile-responsive layouts
- Professional typography and color schemes
These templates save you hours of design work, letting you focus on what you do best – creating excellent course content.
Enhanced AI-Powered Quiz Creation [PRO]
We’ve extended the OpenAI ChatGPT integration in Masteriyo PRO 3.0 to support four additional quiz question types, so users spend less time manually creating questions.
New question types available for AI quiz creation:
- Text Answer Questions: Perfect for open-ended responses
- Match the Following: Great for connecting concepts
- Sortable Question: Ideal for sequence-based learning
- Fill in the Blanks: Excellent for testing specific knowledge
Simply connect your OpenAI API key and let AI handle the heavy lifting, allowing you to focus on course content and student engagement.
New Minimal Single Course Layout
We’ve added a fresh “Minimal” layout option for your individual course pages. This clean design puts your content front and center with improved information hierarchy.
The new layout features:
- Full-width featured image that captures attention immediately
- Two-column layout with course summary and checkout options
- Clean tabbed sections for course overview, curriculum, and reviews
We’ve also simplified our layout naming; they’re now called Default, Modern, and Overlay for courses, and Default and Modern for single-course pages.
We’ve refreshed elements and sections across all our single-course pages, including prerequisites, enrollment expiration information, and coming soon badges.
Course Q&A Notification
We’ve enhanced the Course Q&A system with automatic email notification to keep conversations flowing smoothly.
- Instructors receive alerts when students post questions
- Students get notified when their queries are answered
- Customizable email templates
- Automatic email delivery ensures no question goes unnoticed
This update ensures that your students receive timely support, helping to maintain a collaborative learning environment.
Improved Onboarding Experience
We’ve completely redesigned the Setup Wizard to help you create a more personalized site from the start. It now considers:
- Your specific feature requirements
- Design preferences and style choices
- Course types and target audience
- Technical comfort level and customization needs
The result is a tailored course website that aligns with your specific educational goals.
More Features Available in Free Version
We’ve moved several features from PRO to the Free version, giving all users access to more powerful tools:
- Brand Customization: Primary color controls for learning pages and buttons give you more control over your brand identity.
- Custom Email Sender: Set custom sender names and email addresses for all Masteriyo email notifications. The Course Completion Reminder is now available in the free version as well.
- External Video URLs: Host your videos anywhere and embed them seamlessly into video lessons.
Manual Group Enrollment [PRO]
Enroll entire teams or groups of learners into courses simultaneously with complete administrative control.
This is particularly useful for:
- Corporate training programs
- Educational institutions with cohort-based learning
- Custom enrollment workflows
Enhanced Admin and Instructor Tools [PRO]
- Plugin Rollback: Safely revert to earlier versions of Masteriyo Pro if needed, giving you confidence to update without worry.
- Backend Reply System: Respond to lesson comments and course reviews directly from your admin dashboard.
- Content Drip Bypass: Admins and instructors can preview courses without drip content restrictions.
- Enhanced License Management: The license page now displays detailed information about your plan status and expiration dates.
- Instructor Applications Limit: Set a maximum limit for instructor applications to maintain quality standards.
Plus, Dozens More Improvements
Every improvement in Masteriyo 2.0 and Masteriyo Pro 3.0 reflects our commitment to a better user experience since partnering with Themeisle. The combined expertise of both teams is evident in every interaction, from the streamlined onboarding to the polished course management interface.
Beyond the headline features, Masteriyo 2.0 and Masteriyo Pro 3.0 include comprehensive improvements across the platform:
- New layout option for Courses shortcode
- Streamlined PayPal and Stripe configuration
- Overall backend UI/UX updates for better usability
- Comprehensive bug fixes across the plugin and add-ons
What This Means for You
Masteriyo 2.0 and Masteriyo PRO 3.0 represent our biggest update yet, and they’re just the beginning. You’ll notice the improvements immediately; everything feels more polished, intuitive, and efficient.
This foundation sets us up for the advanced features and integrations we’ll be introducing in the coming months.
Update your Masteriyo installation to the latest version to access these improvements.
Questions about the update?
Our team is ready to help ensure a smooth transition to Masteriyo 2.0 and PRO 3.0: