When LifterLMS announced its 9.0 release with the bold claim of being the “most secure WordPress LMS,” it caught my attention. As I have been working on LMS sites for a long time, I always use CleanTalk to enhance security and anti-spam features. Since LifterLMS claims it’s the most secure, let’s dive into its features.

In this article, I’ll share my honest thoughts on what I really like about this release, and also a few areas where I feel we need more clarity.

What’s New in LifterLMS 9.0

According to their official blog post, the team has worked hard to strengthen security in this version. Some highlights include:

• Stronger password protection.
• Improvements to how data is stored and secured.
• Better alignment with modern WordPress security standards.
• Overall, focus on protecting both course creators and students.

This is definitely a good step forward, especially at a time when online learning websites are bigger targets than ever.

But there are two standout features so far: one is media protection, and the second is anti-spam

They say, and I quote

Now you can protect your website media like never before. With “Protected Media Files,” images, videos, audio, and downloads can be restricted to currently enrolled students or members only.

Next is the Anti-Spam feature. By the way, this is also a cost-saving feature for you. Remember I told you in start that we and other companies always use CleanTalk or Wordfence.

So this is what LifterLMS has to say:

Say goodbye to fake signups, spammers, and fraudulent transactions.
LifterLMS 9.0 introduces automatic checkout and enrollment spam protection and expands support for Turnstile, reCAPTCHA v3, and Akismet.

Why This Is a Big Win

I’ve worked with almost all the major LMS plugins over the years, and it’s great to see LifterLMS taking security so seriously. Many plugin developers focus mainly on features or design, while security is often left in the background.

But in reality, a secure system builds trust and trust is what keeps students coming back. For agencies like ours, it also makes our job easier when the LMS itself is already built with safety in mind.

So full credit to the LifterLMS team: this update shows they are thinking about the long-term reliability of their product.

What This Means for Course Creators

If you’re using LifterLMS, updating to version 9.0 is a no-brainer. You’ll benefit from stronger protections right away.

At the same time, remember:

• Always keep your WordPress core, theme, and plugins updated. You can take a look at our WordPress Monthly maintenance plans as well.
• Use SSL and a good hosting provider.
• Take regular backups.
• Don’t rely only on your LMS plugin for all security.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I see LifterLMS 9.0 as a positive move in the right direction. The team is listening, improving, and making security a priority, which is exactly what we want from a plugin powering education platforms.

Is it truly the “most secure LMS”? That’s hard to say without independent comparisons. But one thing is clear: LifterLMS is moving forward, and that’s something worth appreciating.

As someone who builds LMS sites daily, I’m glad to see this update, and I’m excited to see what comes next.

👉 That’s it — a simple, honest review.

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