Daniel Bachhuber

Chris Reynolds

Pantheon Systems

John Spellman

Andrew Taylor

mpvanwinkle77

Josh Koenig

rwagner00

stovak

<p><a href="https://travis-ci.org/pantheon-systems/wp-native-php-sessions" rel="nofollow ugc"></a> <a href="https://circleci.com/gh/pantheon-systems/wp-native-php-sessions/tree/master" rel="nofollow ugc"></a></p>
<p>WordPress core does not use PHP sessions, but sometimes they are required by your use-case, a plugin or theme.</p>
<p>This plugin implements PHP’s native session handlers, backed by the WordPress database. This allows plugins, themes, and custom code to safely use PHP <code>$_SESSION</code>s in a distributed environment where PHP’s default tempfile storage just won’t work.</p>
<p>Note that primary development is on GitHub if you would like to contribute:</p>
<p>https://github.com/pantheon-systems/wp-native-php-sessions</p>
<h3>Configuration</h3>
<p>By default the session lifetime is set to 0, which is until the browser is closed.</p>
<p>To override this use the <code>pantheon_session_expiration</code> filter before the Native PHP Sessions plugin is loaded. For example a small Must-use plugin (a.k.a. mu-plugin) could contain:</p>
<pre><code><?php
function my_session_expiration_override() {
    return 60*60*4; // 4 hours
}
add_filter( 'pantheon_session_expiration', 'my_session_expiration_override' );<h3>CLI Commands</h3>
</code></pre>
<p><strong>wp pantheon session add-index</strong></p>
<p>Added in 1.4.0. This command should be run if your installation of the plugin occurred before the addition of the primary ID key to the session table in version 1.2.2. You will be automatically notified when you visit any admin page if this is the case. If there’s no message, your version is good to go. Note that this command is non-destructive, a new table will be created and the existing one preserved in a backup state until you have verified that the upgrade is functioning as expected.</p>
<p><strong>wp pantheon session primary-key-finalize</strong></p>
<p>Added in 1.4.0. If you have run the <code>add-index</code> command and have verified that the new table is functioning correctly, running the <code>primary-key-finalize</code> command will perform a database cleanup and remove the backup table.</p>
<p><strong>wp pantheon session primary-key-revert</strong></p>
<p>Added in 1.4.0. If you have run the <code>add-index</code> command and something unexpected has occurred, just run the <code>primary-key-revert</code> command and the backup table will immediately be returned to being the active table.</p>
<h4>WordPress Multisite</h4>
<p>As of 1.4.2 the <code>add-index</code>, <code>primary-key-add</code> and <code>primary-key-revert</code> commands are fully multisite compatible.</p>
<h3>Contributing</h3>
<p>See <a href="https://github.com/pantheon-systems/wp-native-php-sessions/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md" rel="nofollow ugc">CONTRIBUTING.md</a> for information on contributing.</p>
<h3>Troubleshooting</h3>
<p>If you see an error like “Fatal error: session_start(): Failed to initialize storage module:” or “Warning: ini_set(): A session is active.”, then you likely have a plugin that is starting a session before WP Native PHP Sessions is loading.</p>
<p>To fix, create a new file at <code>wp-content/mu-plugins/000-loader.php</code> and include the following:</p>
<pre><code><?php
if (file_exists(WP_PLUGIN_DIR . '/wp-native-php-sessions/pantheon-sessions.php')) {
    require_once WP_PLUGIN_DIR . '/wp-native-php-sessions/pantheon-sessions.php';
}
</code></pre>
<p>This mu-plugin will load WP Native PHP Sessions before all other plugins, while letting you still use the WordPress plugin updater to keep the plugin up-to-date.</p>


Native PHP Sessions

I did not have high hopes for this, looking for plugins to resolve the issue my site was having in Site Health and figured I might as well try  this after running across it on Google. I installed it, and it fixed loopback requests and API issues in Site Health. I am very impressed! 

Wow! This plugin works great!

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<p>Exam Center for Tutor LMS</p>
<p>Exam Center for Tutor LMS is an advanced WordPress plugin that transforms Tutor LMS into a complete exam management system. The plugin allows you to organize exam sessions, manage student bookings, and automatically control access to exams based on the presence of a valid reservation.</p>
<p>With Exam Center for Tutor LMS, you can structure scheduled exams through calendar-based sessions, offer an intuitive booking system, and manage all reservations from a single administrative panel.</p>
<h4>Ideal for</h4>
<ul>
<li>Certification bodies</li>
<li>Universities and academies</li>
<li>Tutor LMS-based e-learning platforms</li>
<li>Schools and vocational training centers</li>
<li>Organizations that manage scheduled exams</li>
</ul>
<h4>Main Features</h4>
<h4>3-LEVEL ACCESS</h4>
<ol>
<li>Admin: session creation</li>
<li>Tutor / Proctor: session management</li>
<li>Students: session booking</li>
</ol>
<h4>Exam Session Management</h4>
<p>Exam Center for Tutor LMS introduces a Custom Post Type dedicated to exam sessions (mcems_exam_session). Each session includes date, time, associated exam, capacity, and operational settings. Sessions can be managed directly from the WordPress dashboard through a simple and intuitive interface.</p>
<h4>Exam Booking via Calendar</h4>
<p><strong>Shortcode:</strong> <code>[mcemexce_book_exam]</code></p>
<p>Students can book an exam session through an interactive calendar that shows all available sessions filtered by date.</p>
<h4>Student Booking Management</h4>
<p><strong>Shortcode:</strong> <code>[mcemexce_manage_booking]</code></p>
<p>Students can view and manage their booking, check the exam date and time, see the details of the associated exam, and cancel the booking when allowed.</p>
<h4>Booking Management with Search and CSV Export</h4>
<p><strong>Shortcode:</strong> <code>[mcemexce_bookings_list]</code></p>
<ul>
<li>Complete booking list</li>
<li>Search by date or date range</li>
<li>Filters by exam, candidate, and status</li>
<li>Export bookings to CSV</li>
<li>Display of candidates’ special needs</li>
<li>Assigned proctor information</li>
</ul>
<h4>Administrative Session Calendar</h4>
<p><strong>Shortcode:</strong> <code>[mcemexce_sessions_calendar]</code></p>
<p>The administrative calendar allows you to view all exam sessions, check available seats, assign proctors, and monitor booking status.</p>
<h4>Exam Access Control with Tutor LMS</h4>
<p>Exam Center for Tutor LMS integrates an access gate system that automatically blocks access to the exam until the student has a valid booking for an available session.</p>
<p>When access is blocked:</p>
<ul>
<li>the exam remains inaccessible</li>
<li>the message “Exam locked” is displayed</li>
<li>the exam content is hidden</li>
<li>the student receives instructions to book a session</li>
</ul>
<h4>Configurable Settings System</h4>
<ul>
<li>Booking page configuration</li>
<li>Minimum advance booking time management</li>
<li>Booking cancellation management</li>
<li>Tutor LMS integration</li>
<li>System message customization</li>
<li>Administrative permission management</li>
</ul>
<h4>Free Version – Features & Limits</h4>
<p>The free version includes all core features. The following limits apply and can be removed by upgrading to MC-EMS Premium:</p>
<p><strong>Free version limits:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Max 5 active sessions at a time</li>
<li>Max 5 seats per session</li>
<li>Max 1 session per day per exam</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Exam sessions (up to 5 active)</li>
<li>Exam booking</li>
<li>Booking calendar</li>
<li>User booking management</li>
<li>Bookings list</li>
<li>CSV export of bookings</li>
<li>Administrative session calendar</li>
<li>Proctor assignment</li>
<li>Tutor LMS integration</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>MC-EMS Premium removes all limits and adds:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Unlimited active sessions</li>
<li>Session capacity up to 500 seats</li>
<li>Multiple time slots per day per exam</li>
<li>Priority support</li>
</ul>
<p>All limits are enforced transparently in the admin interface. When a limit is reached, a clear notice explains what happened and includes a link to MC-EMS Premium.</p>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 6.0 or later</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 or later</li>
<li>Tutor LMS installed for exam integration</li>
</ul>


Exam Center for Tutor LMS

Exam Management System – complete plugin for managing exam sessions and bookings with Tutor LMS.

Native PHP Sessions vs Exam Center for Tutor LMS