Why the LearnDash "Edit Profile" link doesn't work, and how to fix it

The LearnDash Profile block allows students to view enrolled courses and edit their profiles. However, the “Edit Profile” link sometimes appears non-functional—the page reloads without navigating anywhere.

Root Cause

This issue is not a LearnDash bug. The Edit Profile link uses WordPress’s core get_edit_user_link() function, which directs to /wp-admin/profile.php. When this functionality breaks, “another plugin is meddling with default WordPress behavior”—most commonly WooCommerce.

Solutions

Option 1: Configure WooCommerce’s My Account Page

Step 1: Create a new page titled “My Account”

Step 2: Add the shortcode:

[woocommerce_my_account]

Step 3: Configure WooCommerce settings:

• Navigate to WooCommerce → Settings → Advanced tab
• Select your “My Account” page

Step 4: Students can now click “Edit Profile” to access the My Account page, where they can select “Account details” to edit their name, email, and password.

Option 2: Restore WordPress Default Behavior

Add this PHP code snippet to restore admin access:

add_filter( 'woocommerce_prevent_admin_access', '__return_false' );

This disables WooCommerce’s admin access prevention, allowing WordPress’s standard profile editing to function normally.