BuddyPress Add-on Plugin

BuddyPress Polls

Asking your community a question means leaving the site and linking to a third-party survey tool. BuddyPress Polls gives you two poll modes in one plugin: standalone polls that embed anywhere via shortcode, and activity-feed polls that post directly to the BuddyPress stream. Role-based creation controls, result graphs, and BuddyBoss integration are all included.

69 releases

v4.6.5 latest

March 31, 2026 shipped

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v4.6.5 Latest

March 31, 2026

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Accessibility - added alt attributes to all images.

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Escaped unescaped output in admin poll display methods.
Prepared SQL statement in main plugin file.
Added capability check and wp_die() to wbcom AJAX handler.
Sanitized $_GET access in admin enqueue methods.

v4.6.4

March 19, 2026

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Improved media buttons UI management with shortcode and BuddyBoss platform.

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Fixed issue with shortcode plugin while adding media.

v4.6.3

March 17, 2026

Fix 4

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Guest posting restriction now applies only to the current user's session - was incorrectly disabling guest posting globally for all users
CSS conflict with Tin Canny's glightbox styles affecting poll display on LearnDash pages
BuddyPress Polls and Tin Canny glightbox incompatibility resolved
WordPress coding standards violations resolved

v4.6.2

Fix 2

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SCORM/Tin Canny content not displaying on LearnDash pages when BP Polls is active (BuddyBoss Theme conflict)
Moved wp_enqueue_media() from all BuddyPress pages to activity component only - reduces unnecessary script loading on member profiles, groups, and other non-poll pages

v4.6.1

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Centralized settings defaults via bpolls_get_settings() helper - all 42 settings consumption points now use wp_parse_args with static defaults
Removed multisite-specific code (get_site_option/update_site_option) in favor of standard get_option/update_option
Standardized admin settings tab headings and labels for consistency

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Survey Settings and Email Settings tabs were not saving - missing save handlers
Survey Settings and Email Settings tabs missing from admin navigation menu
check_email and lead_capture checkboxes in Polls Settings not persisting on save

v4.6.0

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WB Surveys MVP - Create multi-question surveys from existing polls with sequential flow, progress tracking, lead capture gate, and admin analytics
Star Rating poll type - 5-star rating scale with average score and distribution chart results
Yes/No poll type - Simple binary choice with split-bar result visualization
Activity Polls dashboard tab - View and manage BuddyPress activity stream polls from the Poll Dashboard
Survey expiry date - Automatically close surveys after a set date
Survey response limit - Cap the number of survey responses allowed

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Survey subsystem classes were loaded but not instantiated (critical wiring bug)
"Show Results After Completion" now respects global survey default when per-survey setting is unset
Email notification settings show default subject/message instead of blank fields
Survey analytics "Response Trend" chart was empty due to Chart.js dependency handle mismatch
Font Awesome v4-shims missing dependency warning in Query Monitor on admin pages

v4.5.0

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GLightbox media viewer - Images, videos, and audio now open in a professional lightbox with touch gestures, keyboard navigation, and support for YouTube, Vimeo, Spotify, and SoundCloud
Create Poll shortcode - Use [wbpoll_create] to add poll creation forms anywhere on your site
WP-CLI commands - Manage polls from command line with wp bppolls generate, stats, list, and reset
Comprehensive documentation with installation guide, feature walkthroughs, and screenshots

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Modernized admin interface with toggle switches and compact layout
Character limits now available for poll questions and options
Better dark mode compatibility with Flavor theme and Flavor Dark extension
Improved poll dashboard with better status indicators and actions
Single poll pages now show guest-friendly messaging and visual badges
Poll type selection with improved card-based UI
Better accessibility with proper ARIA labels and keyboard navigation
CSS variables for easier theme customization

Fix

Settings not saving correctly on WordPress Multisite
Votes not counting properly in activity polls
Media attachments not working when adding poll options dynamically
Poll form not clearing after posting in activity stream
Edit button showing for users who shouldn't have edit access
Polls allowing votes when status is pending or draft
Poll content disappearing when editing from single poll page
Calendar auto-opening on poll dashboard
Various PHP warnings and undefined variable errors
Poll graph widget not displaying initial results

Security

REST API now requires proper ownership verification for poll management
Fixed SQL injection vulnerability in poll results
Improved input validation across all forms
Font Awesome bundled locally (removed external CDN)
Vote validation checks poll expiration before accepting votes

v4.4.0

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Updated strings for better translations.
Made radio string clickable.
Added notice when no polls are posted.
Managed RTL and minified CSS/JS files.
Updated polls compatibility with BP Edit Activity plugin.
Minified scripts and styles, updated enqueueing logic, and generated `.pot` file for JavaScript strings.
Removed unnecessary HardG code.
Removed `console.log(bpolls_ajax_object)` for cleaner debugging.
Managed UI issue with Youzify.
Improved backend options with responsive fixes.

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Resolved warnings in debug log.
Fixed pending post issue.
Fixed PHPCS issues in `edd-plugin-license.php` and `class-buddypress-polls-admin.php`.
Fixed JavaScript warnings.
Fixed minified scripts and styles.
Fixed date issue when editing polls.
Fixed undefined warning in the system.
Resolved poll submission issues with Youzify.

v4.3.8

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Managed shortcode UI in forum.
Updated poll image icon, thank you messages, and checkbox UI.
Managed poll report widget with minimal sidebar width.
Applied CSS to shortcodes.

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Resolved BP function deprecated issue.
Addressed UI issue with shortcode free plugin.
Corrected percentage issue affecting all users.
Resolved PHP warning on the poll dashboard page.
Ensured vote percentage displays correctly on vote submission.
Fixed conflict with BuddyPress shortcode plugin.

v4.3.7

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Compatibility with BuddyPress Shortcode Pro

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Poll icon visible to restricted users also
The issue license is not deactivated if the response is failed
(#349) Issue with poll dashboard

v4.3.6

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Admin label, description, and frontend percent poll UI
(#348) Backend poll answers spacing

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Email site name issue
(#348) Backend additional fields setting not working
FAQ UI and notification_subject
Poll notification subject site name fixes
Show hide option and updated label
Frontend poll list space

v4.3.5

Fix 2

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BP v12
License issue

v4.3.4

Fix 1

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PHPCS fixes

v4.3.3

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Hookable position after poll submit

v4.3.2

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BuddyPress search compatibility
(#334) Poll Share via Embed
(#337) Allow Comment Option Setting For Single Poll
(#333) Plugin CSS to the archive page
(#333) Archive and Single Page Template

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(#333) Sidebar name

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(#342) Poll activity not listed in BuddyBoss search
(#184) Creator unable to add option
(#334) Add poll option via share embedded poll
(#333) Warning
(#332) String changes and allow comments

v4.3.1

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(#330) grunt and UI fixes
Fixed #330 - Issue with guest user
Fixed #328 - Show Result After Expires hide when Never Expire Enabled
Fixed #327 - conflict with stories plugin

v4.3.0

v4.2.8

Fix 3

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Set only inactive when the license key deactivates
Update the license activation file and set the response to transient
Call plugin js and css when the Elementor widget is used on any page

v4.2.7

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Display notice if license key not activated, License key expired
Added - bp business profile plugin compatibility

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Fixed #210 - poll icon is visible even on restriction

v4.2.6

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(#194) Fixed Poll label text
Fixed Plugin redirect issue when multi plugin activate the same time
(#195) Fixed poll embed activity does not work with forums

v4.2.5

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(#193)Fixed PHP warning errors

v4.2.4

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(#187)Fixed editor role is unable to view entire media library

v4.2.3

Fix 2

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Fixed UI of sortable handle spacing
(#181)Fixed users can not see poll results before voting

v4.2.1

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(#179)Fixed setting reset when we deactivate the plugin

v4.2.0

Fix 6

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(#174) Poll UI fixed with shortcode
(#177)Fixed fatal error with bp member blog pro
Conflict with member blog plugin
Admin UI tab option managed
Remove view more extension button
Updated admin UI

v4.1.3

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#173 - View all votes issue

v4.1.2

Fix 1

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Allow poll author to update the poll description with bb.

v4.1.1

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Edit fixes for BB reverted

v4.1.0

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Allow poll author to update the poll description with bb.

v4.0.0

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(#150) Managed polls shortcode UI in forum
(#133)Fixed unable to see the result of poll inside the hidden groups
Reduced setInterval timeout with bb platform
(#148) Added RTL support

Note

New Feature #150 - Enqueue script and style in shortcode and register global

v3.9.5

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#129 - Polls Closing Date time then hide checkbox or radio button
#129 - Poll closing date & time setting
#132 - Fixed php notice with private group poll activity
managed backend welcome page
Embed polls activity data in rest api activity endpoint

v3.9.4

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Activity poll media uploader popup fixed
Managed 'Add a poll' language transferable and fixes

v3.9.3

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Added poll tooltip with bb platform
#124 - BuddyBoss activity post form icon

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(#124) Update poll icon and fixes
BB Plattfom related script only work when buddyboss platform

v3.9.2

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Managed RTL Fixes

v3.9.1

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(#123) Set color scheme for progress bar
(#123) Updated polls results UI

v3.9.0

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PHP warning indefined variable $title in admin side and $poll
Disable poll results then only Hide percentage and Disabled

Note

(#118) Update UI with kleo, Olympus
Removed <p> tag from Highest Voted Poll data
Fixed #118 - Hide reults enable then hide other user votes for unvoted
(#118) Update dialog message
Fixed #118 - Close one div
Fixed #118 - Fixed disable Polls Results issue after submit poll
Fixed #118 - Add Revoting option
Fixed (#118) Managed dialog box UI

v3.8.1

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(#119)Fixed enabling users to edit other users activities

v3.8.0

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Manage poll icon with rtmedia
Manage inline poll icon with buddyboss

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user role restriction issue with buddyboss
(#117) Fixed backend dropdown UI issue
(#114) Hide poll icon for restricted members
Fixed - Delete checkin and quote activity when user click on Polls Icon
(##111) Fixed result do not show when all the options are numbers

v3.7.2

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(#75) Update UI with kleo theme.
(#85) Managed UI with youzify theme.
(#106) Fixed poll visibility with BB Plateform.
Fixed - Plugin activation issues.

v3.7.1

Fix 1

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Update datetimepicker spacing with reign, buddyx

v3.7.0

Fix 2

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Fixed UI issue with Aardvark, Gwangi themes
beehive theme specific UI managed

v3.6.0

Fix 2

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#100 - poll % result issue with numbers
fatal error when open customizer in admin side

v3.5.0

Fix 2

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thrive theme with icon align issue fixed
Display Polls Activity in admin side

v3.4.0

Fix 2

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(#98) Fixed translation issue
Update plugin backend UI

v3.2.0

Fix 5

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#88 - poll and buddyform conflict
Hide activate option when open another option
added Post from anywhere shortcode check to load js and css file
#109 - Compatibility issue with BP Polls
(#70) Fixed translation issue

v3.1.0

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Pass activity poll action to ignore sticky post query
Remove has_activity function to check poll activity

v3.0.3

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Style improvement with BuddyBoss theme

v3.0.2

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Style improvement with BuddyBoss theme

v3.0.1

Fix 2

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License issue
Admin can see all the poll results

v3.0.0

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Polls Activities user role and member type support

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Dashboard will display list of all recent poll results
Truncate the title on poll graph widget if it is too big
define exist condition for followin places

Note

Fixed #46 - Translation issues
Fixed #47 - uncheckable after you have submitted ed your answer

v2.9.1

Fix 3

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Activity Graph Widget Issue
German Translation
Poll save option issue when disable all option after save changes

v2.9.0

Fix 3 Note 7

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Poll icon update in rtmedia container with default theme
Remove Polls Text with icon
No polls voting in user then not need to display any pols in Polls Graph dropdown

Note

Fixed #64 - Admin will see all the result irrespective he has voted on any poll activity or not.
Fixed #58 - widget withspecific poll result
Fixed #62 - poll graph widget
Fixed #63 - Change name of the widget
Fixed #59 - Poll issue with BuddyBoss
Fixed #56 - Fixed notices and warnings on widget
Fixed #55 - Create widget to make a dynamic poll system

v2.7.0

v2.6.0

Fix 2

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Call Admin CSS and JS file in buddypress polls setting page
Load front end js and css on plugin pages

v2.5.0

Fix 3

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Compatibility with BuddyPres Check-ins and BuddyPress Quotes
Buddypres Poll UI Fixes with BoddyBoss Theme
Admin notice for buddypress activation

v2.4.0

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Added German translation Files contributed by Thorsten Wollenhoefer

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(#28) Fixed 'groups_activity_new_update_action' hook

v2.3.1

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Blank poll results for fresh installation.

v2.3.0

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bp 4.3.0 compatibility.
Youzer compatibility.

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added fontawesome 4.7.0.

v2.2.0

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Added option to attach image with poll posting.

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PHP erros and warning fixes.

v2.1.0

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Added wp dashboard widget to list sitewide polls statistics.
Added wp dashboard widget to list polls graphical results.
Dedicated support for Kleo and Boss Theme

v2.0.1

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Auto Updater Fix.

v2.0.0

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Plugin backend settings ui enhancement.
Compatibility with BP 4.1.0

v1.0.6

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Better Compatibility with Default WordPress Themes
Dedicated support with Reign Theme
Better Compatibility with rtMedia
Added French translation files - credits to Jean Pierre Michaud

Fix

BP Nouveau compatibility.
Poll graph widget duplicate options fix.

v1.0.5

Fix 1

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BP nouveau activity post issue.

v1.0.4

Fix 1

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Resolved translation issue.

v1.0.3

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Poll options sortable issue with nouveau template packs.

v1.0.2

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Added plugin license code.

v1.0.1

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Added support for multisite

v1.0.0

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first version.