StellarWP, the brand behind GiveWP, LearnDash, SolidWP, IconicWP, Restrict Content Pro, and more, is officially dissolved.
Their parent company Liquid Web (Nexcess) is consolidating everything down to just 4 core products under the Liquid Web Software: Kadence, LearnDash, The Events Calendar, and Give.
If you run a WordPress site that relies on any of these tools, you probably have questions.
So we put together a full guide on what's changing and what your options are.
Here is what you need to know:
π What's Actually Happening: SolidWP folds into Kadence Security. IconicWP becomes Kadence Shop Kit. Restrict Content Pro turns into Kadence Memberships. MemberDash gets absorbed into LearnDash. GiveWP rebrands as Give.
β οΈ The Critical Catch: Liquid Web confirmed legacy pricing stays the same as long as your subscription stays active. But if it lapses, your old plan is gone forever and you will be forced onto a new plan at current rates. Check your auto-renew settings TODAY.
ποΈ Security Patches Until April 2027: For the brands being absorbed, you have a clear timeline to plan a move if you decide to switch.
π‘ Trusted Alternatives We Recommend (if you decide to switch):
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@WPCharitable (instead of GiveWP): Includes a one-click GiveWP importer to bring over donors, donations, and campaigns.
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@MemberPress (instead of LearnDash & MemberDash): A full LMS plus membership system in one integrated tool.
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@OptinMonster (instead of Kadence Conversions): The most widely used conversion optimization tool in the WordPress ecosystem.
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@DuplicatorWP (instead of SolidWP): Trusted backups, migrations, and disaster recovery with 1.5 million active installs.
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@SugarCalendar (instead of The Events Calendar): Lightweight, fast, and built specifically because Events Calendar got bloated.
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Merchant by
@aThemesdotcom (instead of IconicWP): 40 WooCommerce conversion modules in a single plugin.
The biggest lesson from watching acquisitions play out over the last decade?
The best long-term bet is to choose plugins built by small, focused teams who answer their own support emails and plan to still be doing this in 5-10 years.
Worried about your site or trying to figure out your next move? Read our full breakdown of everything that's changing π
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