WP-Polls

Plugin · Free

40,000+ active installs · Rated 4.2/5 · Updated September 1, 2026

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A plugin for adding polls to a WordPress site, where visitors vote and see results without reloading the page. Polls can go in posts with a shortcode or block, in a sidebar widget or in theme templates, accept one or several answers and close on a set date. The markup and styling are fully editable. It suits bloggers wanting simple polls. The plugin is free to use.

Pros

  • AJAX voting without page reloads
  • Shortcode, block and widget placement
  • Several answers and automatic closing dates

Cons

  • Needs WordPress 6.8 and PHP 8.2 or later
  • A custom look needs template or CSS overrides
  • Extra statistics come through the WP-Stats plugin

Topics: Survey plugins

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