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Introducing Pollify Pro: Taking WordPress Polls to the Next Level

When we first introduced you to Pollify, our goal was simple, to bring a powerful, 100% Gutenberg-powered polling experience entirely inside WordPress.

No SaaS accounts, no clunky shortcodes, no “almost matches” in design. Just a seamless, native way to create polls, surveys, and voting forms right where you already work: in the block editor.

Since that initial launch, something amazing has happened.

Hundreds of site owners have been using Pollify to collect feedback, spark conversations, and engage their audiences; from personal blogs to membership sites to online stores.

But we also started hearing the same request over and over:

“Pollify is great for simple polls… but I want more advanced poll types, better analytics, and features I can actually use to grow my business- without switching to a SaaS tool like Crowdsignal.”

That’s exactly why we built Pollify Pro.

Pollify Pro isn’t just “more of the same”- it’s a complete upgrade designed for creators, marketers, and businesses who need richer interactions, deeper insights, and total control over their data… all while keeping everything inside WordPress.

So today, we want to show you exactly what’s new in Pollify Pro and why it’s already becoming the go-to choice for serious WordPress users.

What’s New in Pollify Pro

When we started building Pollify Pro, we knew it had to be more than “just more options”.

It had to give you new ways to interact with your audience, collect actionable data, and actually move the needle on your goals- whether that’s sales, content engagement, or community growth.

Here’s what’s now possible.

Advanced Poll Types- Engagement That Fits Any Scenario

The free version of Pollify already lets you create solid multiple-choice polls with single or multiple votes. That’s great for quick feedback, but in reality, your engagement needs aren’t always the same.

Sometimes you want fast, lightweight reactions.
Sometimes you want deep, open-ended responses.
Sometimes you need data you can act on at a strategic level.

Pollify Pro introduces four advanced poll types that cover all those situations— without having to install separate plugins or pay for SaaS tools.

Here’s what you get the moment you upgrade:

1. Kudos Feedback Voting

Sometimes your audience doesn’t want to fill out a whole survey. They just want to say, “Nice job!” without breaking their flow. The Kudos block (you might also think of it as “applause” or “clap voting”) is the perfect lightweight feedback tool for those moments.

How it works: You place a Kudos block under a blog post, product description, course lesson, or portfolio piece. Visitors can give you a quick thumbs-up in the form of a “clap” — no typing, no long forms.

clap vote — ***Kudos/Applause or Clap voting with Pollify Pro***

Example:
Imagine you’ve just published a deep-dive guide on SEO trends for 2025. At the end, you add:

“Did you find this helpful? Give it a clap!”

Within hours, you’ll know exactly how many readers appreciated it — without having to interpret comment sections or guess from bounce rates.

Core benefits:

Effortless engagement — perfect for audiences that don’t normally leave comments.
Content validation — see which posts or pages your audience values most.
Idea prioritization — double down on topics that get the most claps.

2. Up/Down or Like/Dislike Response Polls

While Kudos voting tells you that people liked something, Up/Down polls tell you how much. Think of it like a quick sentiment check — “Yes, this works” or “No, not for me.”

How it works: You set up a block with a simple Up arrow and Down arrow. Users click one, and you instantly get a read on public opinion.

Use cases:

Content feedback: “Was this tutorial easy to follow?”
Feature testing: “Should we keep this beta feature?”
Product feedback: “Did this month’s update improve your experience?”

***Up/Down or Like/Dislike voting with Pollify Pro***

Example: If you run a cooking blog, you could add an Up/Down poll under a recipe asking:

“Would you make this dish again?”

Core benefits:

Faster decisions — no need to run long surveys for simple questions.
Spot patterns early — if a post is getting a lot of downvotes, you can act before it tanks engagement.
Highly shareable — people love simple “yes/no” style interactions.

3. NPS Loyalty Scoring

If you’ve ever studied customer retention, you’ve probably heard of Net Promoter Score (NPS). It’s the gold standard for measuring brand loyalty, and now you can run NPS surveys right inside WordPress.

How it works: You ask one question:

“On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely are you to recommend us to a friend or colleague?”

Users select their number, and Pollify Pro automatically groups them into Promoters, Passives, and Detractors.

NPS poll setting in wordpress — NPS voting with Pollify Pro

Use cases:

Membership sites: Track member satisfaction over time.
Product launches: Measure loyalty before and after releasing a new feature.
Customer onboarding: See how new users feel after their first 30 days.

Example: A WordPress agency could send an NPS poll to recent clients to find out if they’d refer them to others — turning happy clients into active advocates.

Core benefits:

Predict churn– low scores often mean a customer is at risk of leaving.
Identify promoters– focus on people who will happily spread the word.
Track improvement– see if changes in your product or service boost loyalty.

4. Advanced IP Blocklist

Sometimes you want to keep your polls clean and accurate by blocking certain IP addresses — whether it’s to stop spam voting, exclude internal team members, or prevent repeated manipulations of results.

How it works: Pollify Pro lets you add specific IPs to a blocklist. But here’s the game-changer — you get two options:

Keep historical data for those IPs (so past votes still count for analytics).
Completely remove all past records associated with them for a clean slate.

Use cases:

Internal testing: Block your own team’s IPs so internal votes don’t skew results.
Prevent abuse: Stop competitors or bots from spamming votes.
Geo-specific polls: Block traffic outside your target region.

Core benefits:

Accurate analytics — decisions based on clean, real data.
Flexible control — choose whether past data is retained or deleted.
Better trust in results — no more second-guessing poll integrity.

Bottom line: With these poll types and IP blocker, Pollify Pro lets you handle everything from quick mood checks to strategic decision-making. All without leaving the block editor.

👉 Explore All Pollify Pro Poll Types and Features

Pro-Level Analytics & Tracking with Pollify Pro: Insights You Can Act On

Collecting votes is one thing. Knowing who voted, where they’re from, and how their preferences change over time is where real business value comes in.

Pollify Pro gives you:

Vote-by-User & Vote-by-Role Tracking: If you have members, students, or tiered customers, you can see how each group votes. This is huge for tailoring content or offers.
Geographic Insights: Discover where your most engaged voters live. Great for planning events, targeting ads, or personalizing content.
CSV Export (Coming soon): Hand your poll results straight to your marketing team, data analysts, or clients.
Trend Analysis: See how opinions shift week over week or month over month.

Crowdsignal can give you some of this — but only in the paid SaaS dashboard. Pollify Pro keeps it all inside your WordPress admin, with no monthly bill.

Design & Branding Freedom – Make It Yours

Your polls should feel like part of your site, not something bolted on. With Pollify Pro, you get:

Extra themes & layout patterns for variety.
Advanced styling controls for buttons, typography, spacing, and borders.
Theme style inheritance so your polls look native from the start.

Crowdsignal often struggles here because it loads from their servers. Pollify Pro renders entirely in WordPress- faster load times and pixel-perfect brand matching.

Marketing & Engagement Features – Turn Polls Into Conversions

Pollify Pro isn’t just for collecting opinions — it’s for driving action.

Email Follow-Up: Send targeted “thank you” messages, special offers, or resources based on answers.
Lead Capture: Ask for an email before showing results to grow your list.
Answer-Based Redirects: Send users to different landing pages depending on their choice.

These features mean every poll can double as a list-building tool, upsell opportunity, or engagement funnel.

Quick Note on What’s Coming Next in Pollify Pro

I’m not stopping here. A couple of features are already in development, and I’m excited about what they’ll unlock for you:

Two New Poll Types: expanding beyond Kudos, NPS, and Up/Down, you’ll soon be able to run VS-style comparison polls (perfect for “this vs that” battles) and Rating polls (stars, emojis, or custom icons).
One-Click Data Exports: need to crunch numbers in Excel or share results with your team? You’ll be able to export all your poll data in CSV format instantly, with full filtering options.
More Layout Patterns & Themes: We’re working on fresh, professionally-designed templates so your polls can look great right out of the box.

If you’re already using Pollify Pro, these updates will drop right into your dashboard as soon as they’re ready — no extra purchase needed.

Pollify Pro vs Crowdsignal: Which One’s Right for You?

I’ve been in the WordPress space long enough to know there’s no shortage of poll and survey tools. But when it comes to Pollify Pro vs Crowdsignal, the differences run deeper than just “self-hosted vs SaaS.”

Both tools can collect votes.
Both can display results.

But the way they do it and what you get for your time and money is a completely different story.

Installation & Setup: Native vs External

Pollify Pro: Install it like any other WordPress plugin, and it’s ready to go inside your Gutenberg editor. No extra accounts, no separate dashboard to log into. Everything- from poll creation to results analysis, happens in your WordPress admin.

Crowdsignal: Even though it has a WordPress plugin, it’s really a front-end for their SaaS platform. You’ll still need a Crowdsignal account, and your polls live on their servers. That means an extra login, a separate UI, and in some cases, less control over your data.

Winner: Pollify Pro — fewer moving parts, faster setup, and no platform lock-in.

Poll Types: Who Gives You More Ways to Engage?

Crowdsignal supports basic multiple-choice, rating scales, and a few custom question types. But if you want things like VS polls, NPS surveys, or open-text feedback without limits, you’ll need to jump to their paid tiers.

Pollify Pro gives you all advanced poll types out of the box:

NPS surveys (1–10 scoring)
Up/Down voting for micro-feedback
Feedback polls with open-text fields
Visual VS polls for side-by-side comparisons and Star or emoji rating polls (coming soon)
And, of course, the free multiple-choice and multi-vote polls already in Pollify Free

Example: Want to run a “Feature A vs Feature B” poll and also collect written reasons for each choice? In Crowdsignal, that’s either impossible without workarounds or requires custom coding. In Pollify Pro, you just add two blocks and you’re done.

Winner: Pollify Pro — more variety, more flexibility, and no nickel-and-diming for extra poll types.

Branding & Design Control

Here’s where the hosted vs self-hosted difference really shows.

Crowdsignal: Your design options depend on their theme library. You can tweak fonts and colors, but because the polls load from their servers, making them fully match your brand is harder. Advanced customization often means custom CSS overrides and those can break if their code changes.

Pollify Pro: Since it renders directly in Gutenberg, it inherits your theme styles automatically. Want to override them? You’ve got full control over colors, typography, button styles, spacing, and borders- all inside the block settings. Plus, Pollify Pro ships with extra themes and patterns so you’re not starting from scratch.

Winner: Pollify Pro — your polls look like they belong on your site from day one.

Data Ownership & Privacy

This one’s simple:

Pollify Pro stores all results in your WordPress database. You control it, you back it up, you delete it when you want. No third parties touching it.
Crowdsignal stores results on their servers. That means GDPR compliance depends partly on them, and exporting all your data isn’t as straightforward.

If your site deals with sensitive audience data or operates in a strict privacy jurisdiction, owning your poll data matters.

Winner: Pollify Pro — complete control, no external dependencies.

Analytics & Reporting

Crowdsignal has a nice SaaS dashboard with charts, but a lot of premium analytics features are paywalled. You get basic vote counts for free, but for trend data, filtering, and CSV export, you’re upgrading.

Pollify Pro bakes these in:

Vote-by-user & vote-by-role
Geographic voting insights
Trend analysis over time
CSV export for offline reporting or BI tool integration

And because it’s native to WordPress, you can cross-reference poll data with your Google Analytics, WooCommerce sales, or membership reports — without having to connect two separate platforms.

Winner: Pollify Pro — pro-grade analytics without the recurring bill.

Pricing & Value

Crowdsignal’s free plan is fine for hobby sites but caps you at 2,500 total lifetime responses — across all polls. That’s not monthly. That’s forever. After that, you pay a recurring fee.

Pollify Pro? No limits on responses, polls, or questions. You pay once per year (or lifetime if you choose), and you can run as many polls as you like — for as many visitors as you can get.

Winner: Pollify Pro — predictable pricing and no response caps.

Speed & Performance

Because Crowdsignal polls load from their servers, there’s always an extra external request. Not a huge deal for some sites, but if you’re chasing Core Web Vitals or trying to keep load times under 2 seconds, it’s another factor to manage.

Pollify Pro loads entirely from your WordPress site, using optimized block assets. No external dependencies, no third-party script delays.

Winner: Pollify Pro — faster loads, better performance scores.

Here’s a clean, quick comparison table you can drop into your article after the detailed comparison section — matches the tone and structure you’ve been using, but makes it easy for readers to scan.

Pollify Pro vs Crowdsignal At a Glance

Feature / Criteria	Pollify Pro	Crowdsignal
Editor Integration	100% Gutenberg-native blocks – build polls directly in WordPress	Separate interface, polls embedded via shortcode or script
Poll Types	Standard polls + Kudos (Applause), Up/Down, NPS, more coming soon (VS & Ratings)	Standard polls, surveys, quizzes
Customization	Full block styling controls + theme style inheritance	Predefined themes; CSS overrides can be tricky
Analytics	Built-in analytics, vote-by-IP, vote-by-role, geo insights, CSV export	Basic analytics + export; limited advanced tracking
IP Control	Advanced IP blocklist (retain or delete vote history)	Basic IP restriction only
Performance	Lightweight, loads inline with page; caching-friendly	Loads external scripts; may affect site performance
Data Ownership	100% on your WordPress site	Stored on Crowdsignal’s servers
Offline Access	Data fully accessible in WordPress even if offline	Requires Crowdsignal servers to access results
Pricing	$79/year (unlimited sites in plan)	$180/year (per site)
Support	Direct developer support via wpRigel	General Automattic support

Bottom Line: Why We Recommend Pollify Pro

If you just need a quick, free poll with minimal customization, Crowdsignal will get the job done.

But if you want:
✅ More poll types
✅ Full design control
✅ Pro analytics without SaaS lock-in
✅ Data ownership
✅ Unlimited responses

…then Pollify Pro is the clear choice.

We built it for WordPress users who value control, performance, and flexibility- without giving up ease of use.

What’s Coming Next in Pollify Pro

We’ve said it before- Pollify Pro is already feature-packed. But I’m nowhere near done. The whole point of building this as a Gutenberg-first plugin is that I can keep pushing what’s possible without asking you to relearn a whole new tool every time.

Here’s what’s on the roadmap:

Conditional Logic for Polls

Soon, you’ll be able to show or hide questions based on previous answers. That means smarter polls where every participant only sees questions relevant to them.

Example: If someone says they’re an existing customer, they’ll see different follow-up questions than a first-time visitor.

Why it matters: You get more accurate data and your visitors spend less time answering irrelevant questions.

Poll Result Sharing

I’m working on a “Share Results” feature that lets visitors post poll outcomes directly to social media — with branded images generated on the fly.
Imagine a trend poll going viral because people want to show how they voted. That’s free traffic you can’t buy.

AI-Assisted Poll Creation

This one’s experimental, but I’m excited about it. You’ll be able to describe the kind of poll you want, and Pollify will auto-generate questions, answer choices, and even design– ready for you to tweak.
Perfect for site owners who want speed without sacrificing quality.

Integration Hub

Yes, you can already use Pollify with any theme. But soon, I’m adding official integrations with:

WooCommerce (product review polls, post-purchase NPS)
LMS plugins like LearnDash & TutorLMS (lesson feedback polls)
Email platforms like FluentCRM & MailPoet (segment subscribers based on answers)

Public Results Pages

You’ll be able to publish a dedicated, SEO-friendly “Poll Results” page with sorting, filters, and charts. Great for transparency and content marketing.

Advanced Anti-Spam & Moderation

Vote verification via email or membership logins, plus AI-powered spam detection for open-text answers. More security, less junk data.

The point is- We’re not building Pollify Pro just for today’s needs. We’re building it to stay ahead of what WordPress site owners will want next year.

How to Get Started with Pollify Pro

If you’ve read this far, you already know Pollify Pro is built for WordPress users who want more control, better performance, and richer engagement tools than any SaaS poll solution can offer.

Here’s the quickest way to get started:

Step 1: Install the Free Version

You can try Pollify right now by installing the free version from the WordPress plugin repository.

Now get started following step-by-step docs

It comes with all the essentials- multiple-choice polls, Gutenberg integration, custom styling, scheduling, and basic analytics.

Step 2: Upgrade to Pro When You’re Ready

Once you’re comfortable or if you know you’ll need advanced features from day one, grab Pollify Pro here.

You’ll unlock:

Advanced poll types (NPS, feedback, up/down and more)
Geographic & user-role tracking
Extra themes & layouts
CSV export & pro analytics
Lead capture & email integrations

Step 3: Create Your First Pro Poll

Head to any page or post, click “Add Block,” search for “Poll,” and start building.

Want a collect user feedback? Add a Kudos Feedback poll block.
Want to gauge customer loyalty? Add an NPS survey.
Want to collect detailed responses? Use a Up/Down poll block.
Want to restrict voting from certain areas? Use IP blocking feature.

Publish, watch the results come in, and start using that data to make smarter decisions.

Step 4: Keep Growing with New Features

We release updates regularly — and as a Pro user, you get them all. That means every roadmap feature we mentioned above? You’ll have it the moment it’s ready.

Your audience is talking. Pollify Pro is how you make it easy and engaging for them to tell you what they think.

➡️ Get Pollify Pro today and start building polls your visitors will actually enjoy answering.

Final Thoughts: Why Now Is the Time to Try Pollify Pro

If you’ve been relying on generic polling tools, fighting with shortcodes, or paying too much for SaaS platforms that take your data off-site, now’s your moment to switch.

Pollify Pro isn’t just another poll plugin– it’s a complete audience engagement system built to work inside your WordPress site, exactly where you need it. From NPS surveys and VS polls to lead capture and deep analytics, you get everything in one place without sacrificing speed, control, or branding.

And this is just the beginning. I’m already working on new features that will make Pollify even more powerful- from advanced integrations to smarter targeting options.

So here’s my challenge to you:

Install Pollify Pro today. Create your first poll in minutes. Watch how quickly your audience engages when the experience is seamless and fully branded to your site.

🔗 Explore Pollify Pro Features
💰 View Pricing & Plans
📚 Read the Documentation

Let’s make your WordPress site a place where every visitor has a voice and where you have the insights to act on it.

The wpRigel Team

August 9, 2025

Pollify

Meet Pollify: The First 100% Gutenberg-powered Poll Plugin for WordPress
Introducing Pollify– the first ever 100% Gutenberg-powered poll plugin in the WordPress ecosystem.

Polls and surveys help easily generate valuable feedback from your audience. By creating a poll with specific questions on your posts or pages, you can find out if the customers like your products/services or other issues you want to address.

Moreover, there are lots of instances where you need a poll/online voting solution-
- Idea generation: Ask your audience which features to add to your upcoming product or which topic to write on for your next newsletters.
- Product development: You can make a list of challenges or goals and ask users to vote for those they relate to most.
- Audience feedback: If you run a course business, you can ask audiences how they liked a specific course or class.
- User engagement: Polls allow visitors to share their thoughts and ideas, making them feel valued and contributing to a better user experience on your site.
- Gather Leads: You can capture leads and make your email list stronger.
Let’s run a live test here with the Pollify plugin!

Do you agree that a Poll plugin has the above use cases?

If you agree that a poll or online voting app has the above-mentioned use cases then choose the option "Yes". Otherwise, choose "No".

Yes

No

Yes, our poll maker plugin does just that! You can create any type of poll, survey, or online voting all within your Gutenberg editor, with no shortcode!

In this write-up, we will dive deep and learn about the features and functionalities of the Pollify plugin and how it helps you add a poll system to your WordPress website.

Let’s get started!

Also read: Introducing Pollify Pro- Taking WordPress Polls to the Next Level

Pollify: First 100% Gutenberg-powered Poll Maker Plugin for WordPress

Pollify is a powerful WordPress poll creation and survey-making plugin, fully integrated with the Gutenberg. You can design, schedule, and customize polls and add them anywhere on your site without shortcodes. With advanced analytics, multilingual support, and premium features, Pollify provides everything you need to create, manage, and analyze polls seamlessly on your WordPress site.

You know that Gutenberg has been a revolution in the WordPress industry since the beginning. With every WordPress release, Gutenberg has been getting remarkable updates and functionalities. It’s getting better and more powerful day by day. You can now use blocks to design your own theme and website page. All types of plugins were/are introducing Gutenberg blocks to use their feature.

Unfortunately, no poll plugins used Gutenberg blocks to add poll questions easily to any webpage. We’re bringing this capability for the first time with Pollify. You can add polls and surveys directly into your Gutenberg editor using our poll maker plugin.

Let’s take a quick look into Pollify features-
Gutenberg Integration

Multivote Functionality

Scheduled Polls

Anonymous Polls

Kudos block for quick appreciation voting
Real-time Results

Customization Options

Advanced Analytics

Multilingual Support

Up/Down voting block for fast sentiment feedback
User-Friendly Admin Dashboard

Chart Visualization

IP Address Tracking

Vote Reason Option

NPS survey block for detailed customer satisfaction scoring
Since its initial release, Pollify has grown beyond its original capabilities– adding more block types, deeper styling controls, and improved performance. The plugin now includes engagement-focused blocks like-
-making Pollify not just a random poll creation tool but a complete audience interaction suite for WordPress.

Check Pollify Pro Features at a glance!

Now let us explore some of its features in detail.

Pollify Plugin Core Features at a Glance

Create Poll and Set Questions Right from Gutenberg Editor

As we said earlier, you can add poll and set questions using the Gutenberg block allowing you to add poll/survey questions to any post or page. You will find the block in the Gutenberg editor named “Poll” to add poll questions.

Just click the “+” button in the post/page to find the Poll block you are looking for. We will discuss this in detail in the later section of this post.

You can create unlimited polls or set questions using this free plugin.

And now, with the latest version, you can also create specialized blocks like Kudos, Up/Down, and NPS directly from the block inserter – no extra configuration or shortcodes required.

Poll Customization to Make It More Attractive

You can add different customization options to your poll questions using the Pollify poll maker plugin. In the advanced section right-hand side of the menu, you will find the styling options.

You can add titles and descriptions to your polls. Also, you can customize the vote button to say whatever you like.

Moreover, you can choose the color of the poll closing button. Along with that, you can set the
- Padding
- Dimension
- Border
- Submission button colors
to make your poll stand out.

The latest update also allows you to control typography, adjust spacing per block, and use pre-designed theme patterns for faster styling.

Multivote System & Single Vote Limitation

If you have a poll question that needs a user to choose multiple options, then you can do that with the Pollify poll creator plugin. This way you can get more specified feedback from the users.

Also, you can limit the user to choose one option only. It will ensure that you get accurate results from your poll/survey. Just choose the “Allowed one response per computer” option from the right-hand side menu.

For more control, Pollify Pro now supports vote limits per user role and even per registered account, allowing highly targeted poll setups.

Poll Scheduling Option

You can schedule the posts to end at a specific date and time. This will help you survey in your own time and not worry about closing the pole in a specific time.

Also, you can set what message you want to show after closing the pole as well. You can hide the poll, show the poll result, or show a customized message to the users.

With the Pro version, you can also schedule poll visibility in cycles – perfect for recurring events, seasonal campaigns, or monthly voting.

Front-End Result Display

If you want to show the results of the poll with sorting options, avatars, and individualized messages for enhanced engagement.

You can now choose between bar charts, pie charts, or percentage views for a more visual and engaging display.

Anonymous Polls

You can collect anonymous polls, ensuring participant privacy by collecting minimal data, compliant with GDPR.

For added trust, Pollify offers clear privacy messaging below polls so users know exactly what data is (and isn’t) being collected.

User-Friendly Admin Dashboard

For the admin, Pollify has a very user-friendly admin dashboard. Admin can view-
- Results
- Recent Votes
- Complete votes list
- Popular location
- Ip Overviews
- Ip Details
This dashboard will help the admin make informed decisions quite easily because the data is very organized and it is easy to understand.

So, these are the free features of the Pollify plugin.

The latest dashboard update also integrates CSV export, role-based result filtering, and instant chart previews – all without leaving your WordPress admin.

Upcoming Free and Pro Features of the Polliy Plugin

The Pollify plugin is still new and there are plenty of features in the pipeline. Let’s give you an idea of what kind of features you can expect shortly-
- VS Type of Poll (Versus): Enables the creation of polls comparing options side by side
- User Information Form: Incorporates a form to gather user details alongside poll participation.
- Extra 5 Themes or Patterns: It will provide additional visual themes for enhancing poll appearance and engagement.
- Voted User Location: It displays the geographical location of users who have voted in the poll.
- Import/Export Polls: It will help in Importing and exporting poll configurations for easy sharing or backup.
- Send mail to a user: It is integrated with email services
- Leaderboard Option
- Export Results to CSV: It allows exporting poll data into CSV format for further analysis or reporting.
- Vote by user and role
- Results with Charts: It presents poll results graphically, offering visual insights for easier interpretation.
- Email campaign using email sending platform
Many of these features are now live in the Pollify Pro version. Pro users can already enjoy advanced poll types (Rating, NPS, VS), vote-by-role logic, CSV export, and leaderboard displays without waiting for future updates.

Additionally, Pollify Pro introduces smart poll duplication, bulk scheduling, and integration with third-party tools via webhooks — making it an ideal choice for agencies and high-traffic sites.

Types of Polls You Can Create With Pollify Poll Maker Plugin

You will be able to create 7 types of polls (but not limited to) using the Pollify poll plugin-
- Choosing: Add multiple options for users to choose from, with the option to allow custom entries
- Dropdown: Present users with a dropdown menu of options for selection. (Upcoming)
- Up and Down vote: Enable users to vote using like/dislike or emojis, providing quick feedback on products or content. (Upcoming)
- Rating: Create rating forms, utilizing stars or emojis, to gauge user opinions on products or topics. (Upcoming pro feature)
- NPS: Allow users to select answers within a 1-10 range. (Upcoming pro feature)
- VS: Facilitate competition between two options, such as products or individuals, with stylish versus voting formats. (Upcoming pro feature)
- Feedback: Solicit detailed responses from participants, allowing them to provide comprehensive answers using short text or paragraphs. (Upcoming pro feature)
Keep an eye on our website to see the new release.

Today, almost all of the “Upcoming pro features” mentioned above are fully functional in Pollify Pro, including NPS, VS, and Feedback polls. You can try these on our live demo at Pollify Features to see exactly how they work.

For free users, new block types like Up/Down and Kudos voting are already available, so even without upgrading, you can start adding interactive engagement tools that go beyond simple choice polls.

In short, the free version of Pollify is perfect for getting started with Gutenberg-based polling, while Pollify Pro transforms it into a complete audience interaction and feedback suite for WordPress sites.

Let Me Download Pollify for Free and Explore

Now, let’s see a short tutorial on how to create a poll using the Pollify plugin.

How to Create a Poll on WordPress using the Pollify Poll Maker Plugin

So, you have learned about the Pollify plugin and its features. You are curious to know how it works right?

Step 1: Install the Pollify Poll Maker Plugin

First, you need to install the plugin from your dashboard. Or you can download the plugin from the WordPress.org site and upload the plugin separately to your WordPress website.

To install the plugin, go to WP-Admin–> Plugins–> Add New. There type “Pollify” in the search box. Then install and activate the plugin.

Tip: You can also install Pollify Pro directly from our pricing page after purchase, and it will automatically unlock all premium blocks and analytics features alongside the free core plugin.

Step 2: Create a New Page or Post to Create a Poll Question

Now open a page or post from Posts–> Add New. Then in the post, click on the “+” button and write Poll.

That will add a poll block in the post.

New in 2025: Pro users can insert advanced block types like Rating, NPS, and VS directly in this step, without any extra configuration or external embeds.

Step 3: Customize the Poll Block

Next, you need to add a title, description, and poll questions to your poll block. Also, if you want you can customize the voting button as well. Write what you want.

Moreover, you have the option to set padding, margin, border, and background color. Don’t forget to set what you want to show after

Pollify Pro now adds theme templates, advanced styling controls, and dynamic content filters, letting you fully match polls to your site branding with no custom CSS needed.

Step 4: Publish Your Poll and Wait for Results

Now, it is time to publish your poll questions and wait for the results.

You can see the results in the admin dashboard.

This is how you can easily create and publish poll questions on any page of the website using the Pollify poll maker plugin

Pollify Alternative- Crowdsignal

Other than Pollify, there are quite a few poll-making plugins on WordPress repository. Among them, Crowdsignal stands out.

Crowdsignal is a SaaS version of PollDaddy WordPress plugin by Automattic designed for creating and managing surveys, polls, quizzes, and forms. It provides a user-friendly interface for users to gather feedback, conduct research, and engage their audience directly from their WordPress site.

With Crowdsignal, users can easily design their data collection tools, embed them into posts or pages, and analyze responses through comprehensive reporting features.

Features of Crowdsignal
1. Customizable Design: Crowdsignal allows users to customize the appearance of surveys and polls to match their website’s theme, including fonts, colors, and layout options.
2. Real-Time Results: Users can view responses in real-time, enabling them to track engagement and gather insights as they come in.
3. Multiple Question Types: The plugin supports a variety of question types, including multiple-choice, open-ended, rating scales, and more, offering flexibility in data collection.
4. Embedded Media: Users can embed images, videos, and audio clips within surveys and polls, making them more interactive and engaging.
5. Export and Integration Options: Crowdsignal provides options to export data in various formats (e.g., CSV, Excel) and integrates with other platforms like Google Sheets and Mailchimp for seamless data management and communication.
Limitations or drawbacks of the Crowdsignal

There are some limitations of the Crowdsignal plugin. Including-
1. Limited Free Version: The free version of Crowdsignal has restricted features like 2.5k vote limits for life, pushing them towards paid plans
2. Customization Constraints: While customizable, there may be limitations in design flexibility compared to fully-fledged form builders or survey tools
3. Response Limits: Higher response limits and advanced reporting features are available only in premium plans
4. Integration Complexity: Integrating Crowdsignal with certain third-party applications or custom workflows can require additional technical knowledge or support
5. Mobile Responsiveness: Although generally responsive, some users may experience issues with how certain surveys or polls render on mobile devices
This is where Pollify shines- it brings the full polling experience inside WordPress with no external SaaS dependency, unlimited responses in both free and pro versions, native Gutenberg blocks, and pricing that’s less than half of Crowdsignal for comparable premium features. Explore the full comparison here: Pollify Features.

If you want to read about more alternatives to Pollify you can read our guide on best WordPress poll plugins.

Start Engaging Users with Interactive Polls on WordPress Using Pollify Poll Maker Plugin

We are at the end of our article and hopefully now you know all about the Pollify poll maker plugin by wpRigel.

The plugin is new but has immense potential to become one of the best poll-maker plugins. Also, as it is Gutenberg-powered, users will find it easy to use.

100+ users actively using this Gutenberg block plugin in just a month of realizing it on the WordPress repository, more people choosing it as their best poll creator-online voting solution each day.

The plugin already has a handful of features that are needed to create and manage interactive polls with more exciting features coming soon. The team is working hard to bring advanced features and make it a full-fledged poll-making system all within Gutenberg!

As of today, Pollify is no longer “just getting started” — the free version is packed with more engagement blocks, better customization, and live analytics, while Pollify Pro takes it even further with advanced poll types, data exports, role-based voting, email integrations, and much more. You can try the free version from WordPress.org or upgrade instantly at Pollify Pricing to unlock everything.

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October 13, 2024

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