Edutain Certificate Validator

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Edutain Certificate Validator is a lightweight plugin that lets you publish a certificate verification form on your WordPress site. You upload a CSV containing your issued certificates, and visitors can enter a certificate code to verify whether it is valid.

The plugin is fully functional out of the box. It does not lock, limit, or restrict any of its features, and it does not require any external service to work.

Key Features

  • Upload a CSV file with your certificate data through the admin area.
  • Merge multiple CSV uploads into a single dataset.
  • View, sort and paginate uploaded records in the admin.
  • Delete individual rows or all records at any time.
  • Public verification form via a shortcode: [edcv_validator].
  • Automatically creates a dedicated “Validate Certificate” page on activation.
  • Downloadable CSV template to help you format your data correctly.

Required CSV Columns

Your CSV must contain these four columns (exact names):

  • Course Name
  • Student Name
  • Course Completion Date
  • Certificate Code

The Certificate Code must be unique across all records.

Usage

  1. Install and activate the plugin.
  2. Go to Certificate Validator in the admin menu.
  3. Download the example CSV template to see the required format.
  4. Upload your completed CSV file.
  5. Visit the auto-created “Validate Certificate” page, or place the [edcv_validator] shortcode on any page or post.

Data Storage

All uploaded certificate data is stored as a CSV file inside the WordPress uploads/edutain-certificate-validator/ directory on your own server. No external services are used and no data is sent anywhere outside your site.

Privacy

This plugin does not collect, transmit, or share any personal data outside of your WordPress site. All certificate data you upload is stored locally in the WordPress uploads directory. The public verification form accepts a certificate code entered by the visitor and matches it against your local dataset only.

Screenshots

  • Upload your certificate CSV from the admin area. The page shows the current record count and a button to download an example CSV template.
  • View, sort and paginate all uploaded certificate records. Each row can be deleted individually.
  • Instructions page showing the auto-created Verify Certificate URL and the shortcode to embed the validator anywhere.
  • Public certificate verification form. Visitors enter their certificate code and get an instant pass/fail result.

Installation

  1. Upload the edutain-certificate-validator folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
  3. Go to Certificate Validator in the admin menu to upload your CSV.
  4. Use the shortcode [edcv_validator] on any page or post, or visit the auto-created Validate Certificate page.

FAQ

What columns must my CSV contain?

Your CSV must have exactly these four columns: Course Name, Student Name, Course Completion Date, Certificate Code. The Certificate Code must be unique for every record.

Can I upload multiple CSV files?

Yes. Each upload is merged with the existing dataset. Duplicate certificate codes are rejected.

Where is the certificate data stored?

In a CSV file inside wp-content/uploads/edutain-certificate-validator/ on your own server. The plugin attempts to protect this directory with an .htaccess file during activation.

Does this plugin connect to any external service?

No. All data stays on your server. No third-party API calls are made.

How do visitors verify a certificate?

They visit the Validate Certificate page that is auto-created on activation, or any page containing the [edcv_validator] shortcode, and enter their certificate code.

Is there a record limit?

No. You can upload as many records as your server can handle.

Reviews

Aprili 27, 2026
One of the best aspects of this plugin is how user-friendly it is. Even without technical expertise, you can easily set it up and start validating certificates within minutes. The interface is clean and intuitive, making navigation smooth and hassle-free. What truly makes this plugin unique is its focused functionality combined with performance. It does exactly what it promises—secure and accurate certificate validation—without unnecessary complexity. This makes it a great choice for educational platforms, training institutes, and any organization that needs a dependable verification system. Overall, the Edutain Certificate Validator is a well-built, efficient, and innovative plugin. If you’re looking for a simple yet powerful solution, this is definitely worth using.
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“Edutain Certificate Validator” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release.