Penalize Wrong Answers in LearnDash Quizzes
Add negative marking to your LearnDash quizzes — deduct points for incorrect answers on Single Choice MCQs and Free Answer questions to create fairer, more rigorous assessments. No coding required, instant results.
Product Demo
Watch how easy it is to configure negative marking on your LearnDash quizzes.
Video of Negative Marking Quiz Plugin
The Problem — and the Fix
Without Negative Marking
🎯 Guessing inflates scores with zero risk
📉 No built-in penalty in LearnDash's quiz engine
🏫 Flat scoring doesn't reflect real exam standards
Learners can randomly answer MCQs and still pass
Certifications lose credibility without scoring integrity
With This Plugin
Custom penalty per question deters random guessing
Extends LearnDash's native quiz engine seamlessly
Mirrors real-world high-stakes exam scoring models
Fully automatic — no manual score adjustment needed
Supports both MCQ and Free Answer question types
All Features at a Glance
Negative Score Per Question
Set a custom negative mark value on individual quiz questions that is automatically deducted from the learner's total score when answered incorrectly.
Single Answer MCQ Support
Apply negative marking to Single Answer Multiple Choice Questions — the most common quiz format used in competitive and certification exams.
Free Answer Question Support
Enable negative marking on Free Answer type questions, giving instructors full scoring control across open-ended responses.
Per-Question Penalty Config
Configure the negative mark value independently for each question, allowing different penalty weights across a single quiz.
Tested on LearnDash 4+
Fully tested and verified on all LearnDash versions including version 4 and above, ensuring stable performance on modern installations.
WordPress 5.8+ Compatible
Tested and confirmed working on WordPress 5.8 and higher, keeping your site safe from compatibility issues.
PHP 7+ Support
Compatible with PHP version 7 and above, meeting the requirements of most current hosting environments.
Single Domain Licence
Each purchase grants a single-domain API licence for one live production site, keeping your licence clean and compliant.
Staging Site API Key
Need to test before going live? Simply email to request a one-time additional API key for your staging environment at no extra cost.
Free Updates for 6 Months
Receive all plugin updates free of charge for six months from the date of purchase, keeping your plugin current and secure.
Free Support for 6 Months
Access dedicated support for six months post-purchase to resolve any integration or configuration issues quickly.
Up and Running in 3 Steps
Install & Activate
Purchase the plugin, download the zip, and install via your WordPress dashboard. Activate it — your LearnDash quiz editor will instantly gain negative marking controls.
Set Negative Mark Values
Open any LearnDash quiz, navigate to a Single Answer MCQ or Free Answer question, and enter the negative mark value to deduct for an incorrect response.
Publish & It Works Automatically
Publish your quiz. When learners answer incorrectly, the penalty is deducted automatically from their total score — no manual intervention needed.
Built for Reliability
Every purchase comes with everything you need to deploy and maintain negative marking on your LearnDash site with complete peace of mind.
One Price. Everything Included.
One-time payment · Single domain licence
- Negative marking for Single Answer MCQs
- Negative marking for Free Answer questions
- Per-question configurable penalty values
- Single domain API licence
- Staging site API key available on request
- 6 months of free plugin updates
- 6 months of free support
- Compatible with LearnDash 4+, WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7+
No setup fees · Instant access · Single domain licence
Frequently Asked Questions
Which question types support negative marking?
Currently, negative marking is supported on two question types: Single Answer Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Free Answer type questions.
Does this plugin work with the latest version of LearnDash?
Yes. The plugin has been tested on all LearnDash versions including version 4 and above, as well as WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7+.
Is the licence for one site or multiple sites?
Each purchase covers a single live domain. If you need to test on a staging environment first, you can email to request a one-time additional API key for staging at no extra charge.
How long do I receive updates and support?
Your purchase includes six months of free plugin updates and six months of free support from the date of purchase.
Can I set different negative mark values for different questions?
Yes. The negative mark value is configured per question, so you can assign different penalty weights to different questions within the same quiz.
What happens after the 6-month support and update period ends?
After six months, you can renew your licence to continue receiving updates and support. Your plugin will continue to function on your site regardless.
One purchase · One domain · Six months of updates & support included
