=== GS Coach – Coach Profiles & Coach Directory for Coaches, Trainers and Consultants === Contributors: gsplugins, itszaman, samdani Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=K7K8YF4U3SCNQ Tags: coach, coaches, trainers, consultants, mentors Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 7.1 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 3.0.3 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Show coaches, trainers and consultants with photos, profession, experience and education in a grid or slider. No coding needed. == Description == **GS Coach** helps visitors choose the right coach. Add each coach once with their photo, bio, profession, experience, education and social links, then show your coaches anywhere as a grid, circle cards or slider. Every coach can have a profile page or open in a popup. Pick a design in the shortcode builder, see it in the live preview, and paste one shortcode or block. 👉 [Live demo](https://coach.gsplugins.com/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=demo) · [Documentation](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-coach/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=docs) · [Pro features](https://www.gsplugins.com/product/wordpress-coaches-plugin/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=top-overview) · [Pricing](https://www.gsplugins.com/product/wordpress-coaches-plugin/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=top-link) · [Support](https://www.gsplugins.com/contact/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=support) ### Who it's for * **Coaching businesses:** life, business, career and executive coaches on one page. * **Gyms and fitness studios:** personal trainers with their specialties. * **Consultancies and mentoring programs:** consultants and mentors with their background. * **Online course platforms:** instructors with links to their courses. ### Why site owners choose GS Coach * **Made for coaches:** fields for profession, experience and education, with more in Pro. * **Set up in minutes:** a dedicated Coaches menu, a shortcode builder with live preview, and one-click demo data. * **Looks right on every screen:** set columns for desktop, tablet and mobile. * **Works with your builder:** Gutenberg block, Elementor, Divi (including Divi 5), WPBakery, Beaver Builder, Oxygen and the Newspaper theme. ### Free features * **9 designs** across grid, circle, grid popup and grid slider layouts. * **Shortcode builder with live preview:** create, edit, clone and delete coach shortcodes. * **Link each coach** to a profile page or a popup. * **Coach details:** name, bio, photo, profession, experience, education and social links. * **Carousel controls:** autoplay, pause on hover, loop, speed and items to scroll. * **Responsive columns** for desktop, tablet and mobile. * **Groups:** show one or several groups per shortcode, or exclude groups. * **Sorting** by name, date, ID or random. * **Pagination** for long coach lists. * **Unlimited coaches.** * **Export and import** coaches, plus one-click demo data. * **Custom profile slug**, editable front-end labels, custom CSS and template overrides. * **Translation ready.** ### Pro features [GS Coach Pro](https://www.gsplugins.com/product/wordpress-coaches-plugin/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=pro-section) adds: * **61 more designs,** including horizontal, list, flip, table, drawer, panel and filter layouts. * **Coach directory filters** with search, so visitors can find the right coach. * **Booking details:** schedule, availability, fee, course link, personal website and a custom page link, with button text you choose. * **Contact details:** address, city, country, phone and email. * **Client review and rating** on each coach. * **Skills bars,** certificates, a downloadable CV and **ribbons** such as "Top coach". * **Panel, drawer and custom URL links.** * **AJAX pagination,** a "Load more" button and infinite scroll. * **Drag-and-drop custom order** and a sidebar widget. * **Priority email support.** Plans start at $49 per year, with a 7-day money-back guarantee. [Compare Pro plans](https://www.gsplugins.com/product/wordpress-coaches-plugin/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=pro-plans). ### How it works 1. Go to **GS Coach > Add New Coach**. Add the coach's name, bio and photo, then fill in their profession, experience and education, and choose a group. 2. Go to **GS Coach > Shortcode**, create a shortcode and pick a design. The live preview updates as you change settings. 3. Copy the shortcode, for example `[gscoach id=1]`, into any page or post, or use the GS Coach block or widget in your page builder. Each shortcode has three tabs: * **General:** design, carousel, link type, image size and which details to show. * **Style:** columns per device and typography for names, professions and details. * **Query:** how many coaches to show, sorting, and which groups to include or exclude. ### Shortcode usage `[gscoach id=1]` In a theme file: `` See [how to create a shortcode](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-coach/manage-gs-coach/create-new-shortcode/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=shortcode-docs) for every option. ### Support Free users get help in the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-coach/). Pro users get priority email support through our [help desk](https://www.gsplugins.com/contact/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=support-section). We reply as soon as we can, excluding holidays. ### More plugins from GS Plugins * [GS Logo Slider](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-logo-slider/): client, partner and sponsor logos in sliders, carousels, tickers and grids. * [Solid Testimonials](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-testimonial/): customer reviews and quotes in sliders, grids and masonry layouts. * [GS Team Members](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-team-members/): team pages and staff directories with profiles and social links. * [GS Portfolio](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-portfolio/): show your work in grid, slider, list and filterable layouts. * [GS Projects Showcase](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-projects/): case studies with client, dates, value and project links. * [GS Books Showcase](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-books-showcase/): a book library with covers, ISBN and publication details. * [GS Posts Grid](https://wordpress.org/plugins/posts-grid/): blog posts in 50+ grid, list and slider styles. * [GS WooCommerce Products Slider](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-woocommerce-products-slider/): product sliders and carousels for your shop. * [GS Variation Swatches](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-woo-variation-swatches/): color, image and button swatches for WooCommerce variations. * [GS WooCommerce Brands](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-woo-brands/): add brands to products with logos, filters and sliders. * [GS Pinterest Portfolio](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-pinterest-portfolio/): embed Pinterest pins and boards. * [GS YouTube Gallery](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-youtube-gallery/): YouTube videos, playlists and channels in galleries. * [PowerUp](https://wordpress.org/plugins/powerup/): redirects, restrictions and admin tools for WordPress. == Installation == = From your WordPress dashboard = 1. Go to **Plugins > Add New** and search for **GS Coach**. 2. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. 3. A **GS Coach** menu appears in your dashboard. = By uploading the zip file = 1. Download `gs-coach.zip`. 2. Go to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin**, choose the file and click **Install Now**. 3. Activate the plugin. = By FTP = 1. Upload the `gs-coach` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`. 2. Activate the plugin from **Plugins** in your dashboard. Then add `[gscoach id=#]` where you want the coaches to show. See the [setup guide](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-coach/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=install-docs) for screenshots of each step. == Frequently Asked Questions == = How do I add a coach? = Go to **GS Coach > Add New Coach**. Add the name, bio and photo, fill in the coach's details and choose a group. Then publish. See [Add a new coach](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-coach/manage-gs-coach/add-new-coach/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=faq-add) for a step-by-step guide. = How many coaches can I add? = As many as you need. There is no limit in the free version. = What size should coach photos be? = Square photos of at least 400 × 400 pixels. Use the same size and framing for everyone so the cards line up. = How is GS Coach different from GS Team Members? = GS Coach is built for people clients choose between: it has fields for profession, experience and education, and Pro adds schedules, fees, course links and reviews. GS Team Members is better for showing your own staff. = Can visitors book or contact a coach? = Yes, with Pro. Add each coach's schedule, availability, fee, phone, email and a booking or course link with your own button text. = Can visitors filter or search coaches? = Yes, with Pro. Filter layouts add search and filters so visitors can find the right coach. = Can I show reviews and ratings? = Yes, with Pro. Add a client review and rating to each coach. = Does it work with Elementor, Divi and other page builders? = Yes. It has a Gutenberg block and native widgets or modules for Elementor, Divi (including Divi 5), WPBakery, Beaver Builder, Oxygen and the Newspaper theme. In any other builder, paste the shortcode. See the [page builder guides](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-coach/page-builder-support/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=faq-builders). = My shortcode shows no coaches. What should I check? = Make sure at least one coach is published, the shortcode ID is correct, and the Query tab isn't excluding the groups your coaches are in. Then clear any page cache. = Why does a coach profile page show a 404 error? = WordPress needs to refresh its links. Go to **Settings > Permalinks** and click **Save** once. = How do I use the shortcode in a theme template? = Use `` and replace 1 with your shortcode's ID. = What is the difference between the free and Pro versions? = The free version gives you 9 grid, circle and slider designs, profile pages and popups, the main coach details and unlimited coaches. Pro adds 61 more designs, a searchable coach directory, schedules, fees, booking and course links, contact details, reviews, skills, certificates, CVs and priority support. See the [Pro features and plans](https://www.gsplugins.com/product/wordpress-coaches-plugin/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wordpress-coaches-plugin&utm_content=faq-pro). == Screenshots == 1. Grid design 7. 2. Grid design 14. 3. Circle design 2. 4. Horizontal design 3. 5. Slider design 3. 6. Filter design 4. 7. List design 2. 8. Flip design 3. 9. Drawer design 3. 10. Panel design 5. 11. List of saved shortcodes. 12. General settings. 13. Style settings. 14. Query settings. 15. Preferences. 16. Drag-and-drop custom order. == Changelog == = Version 3.0.3 [28th Oct 2026] = * [Fixed]: Broken pricing links. = Version 3.0.2 [17th Aug 2026] = * [Added]: Carousel slide controls (Autoplay, Pause on Hover, Infinite Loop, Speed, Timeout, and Items to Scroll). * [Added]: Ribbon styles for archive layouts. * [Added]: Featured image and profession columns in the coach admin list. * [Added]: Divi 5 module compatibility and build. * [Fixed]: Slider overflow issue. * [Fixed]: Divi DependencyInterface fatal error. * [Fixed]: Ribbon undefined error in archive layouts. * [Updated]: Block icon, title, and description. * [Updated]: Coach Filters & Meta Fields guide and admin UI. * [Updated]: Dummy images for a better onboarding experience. * [Updated]: Removed the Single Coach block temporarily. * [Updated]: Removed the video tutorials card from the admin dashboard. = Version 3.0.1 [21st Jul 2026] = * [Fixed]: The Block name. * [Updated]: Gutenberg Icon. = Version 3.0.0 [13th Apr 2026] = * [Updated]: Rewritten the plugin. = Version 1.1.1 [4th Nov 2024] = * [Updated]: Shortcode. * [Updated]: Security Issue. = Version 1.1.0 [16th Mar 2023] = * [Updated]: Free, Pro Plugins Pages & Help Page. * [Removed]: All Admin Notices From the Coach Post Type. * [Fixed]: Page Redirection on the Plugin Activation. * [Fixed]: Free Pro Conflicts. = Version 1.0.8 [24th May 2021] = * [Fixed]: PHP 7.3 Compatibility. * [Fixed]: Deprecated Function Warning. = Version 1.0.7 [19th Dec 2020] = * [Updated]: AppSero Client. * [Updated]: With WordPress version 5.6 = Version 1.0.6 [13th Aug 2020] = * [Updated]: With WordPress 5.5 = Version 1.0.5 [11th Jul 2020] = * [Added]: Appsero client. * [Added]: Review system. = Version 1.0.4 [28th Jun 2020] = * [Updated]: With Bootstrap 4 grid CSS. * [Updated]: With WordPress latest version. = Version 1.0.3 [25th Nov 2019] = * [Fixed]: Domain name with www & fixed all urls. * [Updated]: With WordPress latest version. = Version 1.0.2 [21st Oct 2019] = * [Fixed]: Domain name changed & fixed all urls. * [Added]: New Contributors. = Version 1.0.1 = * Initial release == Upgrade Notice == = 3.0.3 = Fixes broken pricing links.