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Library Management System — WordPress LMS Plugin

by Online Web Tutor · WordPress.org page · Website

v3.6.8 Tested up to WP 7.0.4 PHP 7.4+

Library Management System has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 21,171 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 15, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Library Management System at a glance

Active installs
200+
Total downloads
21,171
Downloads, last 30 days
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Library Management System well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 7.0.4, not yet with the current 7.1
One-star reviews
14%
2 of 14 reviews on WordPress.org

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Record ceilings — Each module holds up to 30 records: categories, bookcases, sections, branches, titles and members
  • One title per transaction — A checkout covers a single book; issuing several titles together arrives in Basic PRO
  • A fixed lending term — Every loan runs for 30 days and cannot be adjusted; configurable terms arrive in Basic PRO
  • No reporting module — Consolidated reports and statistics begin at Basic PRO
  • No database diagnostics — Integrity checks on your library tables begin at Basic PRO
  • No backup or restore — Snapshotting and recovering your library is a Basic PRO capability
  • Records are handled one at a time — Cloning, and bulk delete, activate and deactivate across modules, begin at Basic PRO
  • Limited data tooling — Import and export cover the essentials; broader data management and maintenance workflows come with the paid editions
  • No member requests — Members cannot submit borrow or return requests for staff approval; available from Basic PRO
  • No WordPress account import — Turning existing site users into members in one action is Full PRO
  • No member self-service circulation — Self-checkout and self-return from the frontend, with optional staff approval, are Full PRO
  • No reservations — Placing a hold on a title that is currently out is Full PRO

Library Management System reviews and ratings

14 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

4.4 out of 5

14 reviews

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  • Feature-Packed and Easy to Use

    This plugin exceeded my expectations. Smooth performance and a clean admin interface. Recommended.

    gopalanaya
  • Passendes Produkt und gute Unterstützung

    Dieses Plugin hält was es verspricht. Die Kommunikation mit den Autoren funktioniert und es wird zuverlässig geantwortet. Preis und Leistung ist absolut in Ordnung.Vielen Dank.T. Rexin

    trexin
  • Outstanding Library Management Plugin – Highly Recommended!

    I've been genuinely impressed with this Library Management System plugin. The installation was straightforward, and the interface is clean, modern, and easy to navigate. It includes everything needed to manage a library efficiently—from books, categories, authors, publishers, members, and issue/return management to fines, reports, and notifications. The plugin is well-organized, performs smoothly, and offers a great balance between functionality and usability. Even with a large collection of books, everything remains fast and responsive. The dashboard provides a clear overview, making daily management much easier. What stands out the most is the attention to detail and the range of features included. Whether you're managing a school, college, university, or private library, this plugin provides a complete solution without feeling overly complicated. The documentation is helpful, and the developer has done an excellent job creating a reliable and professional product. Overall, this is one of the best library management plugins available for WordPress. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a powerful and user-friendly library management solution! 🌟

    ajeetpro
  • Best Library plugin I‘v tested in the last years

    I have tested some Library Plugins in the last 3 years. This one is realy the best . You can start easy and fast to Build your own LMS.

    usi15
  • The best, there is no competition with others

    I've had the opportunity to use this plugin in the pro version, and it's perfect in every way. There are no words to describe it, in fact, one could say "perfect." But the real strength is the support, always available and ready to help. These guys deserve more than 5 stars!

    davidrizzo89
  • Very good plugin for Librarys

    Very good plugin for Libraries. Recommended for small Libraries. Good cooperation for possible extensions.

    pisalliaris

Where Library Management System ranks on WordPress.org

The rankings we track that Library Management System appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.

Ranking WordPress.org placement Position 30 days
Best LMS Plugins #62 by tag, not in search #100

Details

The best library management system plugin for WordPress — manage books, borrowers, branches, bookcases, sections, borrow/return workflows and receipts …

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings Library Management System competes in

Tags

  • books
  • library
  • lms
  • management
  • system

More from Online Web Tutor

Version
3.6.8
Last updated
Aug 15, 2026
First published
Nov 5, 2018
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
7.0.4
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Library Management System FAQ

What does Library Management System do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Library Management System offers Record ceilings — Each module holds up to 30 records: categories, bookcases, sections, branches, titles and members, One title per transaction — A checkout covers a single book; issuing several titles together arrives in Basic PRO, A fixed lending term — Every loan runs for 30 days and cannot be adjusted; configurable terms arrive in Basic PRO, No reporting module — Consolidated reports and statistics begin at Basic PRO and No database diagnostics — Integrity checks on your library tables begin at Basic PRO.

How many active installs does Library Management System have?

WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for Library Management System as of September 7, 2026.

Is Library Management System still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on August 15, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Is Library Management System free?

Library Management System is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.

Where does Library Management System rank among LMS Plugins?

Library Management System is #100 in the WordPress.org LMS Plugins ranking.