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YOP Poll

By YOP

Forms & Data Collection / Survey & Poll Tools

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

YOP Poll Review - In-Depth Analysis

YOP Poll is an easy-to-use polling solution for WordPress. Create and manage polls with various options and settings. Schedule multiple polls and track results effortlessly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 452+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Excellent It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.39 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

YOP Poll plugin allows you to easily integrate a survey in your blog post or page and manage the polls from within your WordPress dashboard. It offers features that ensure no detail is left unaccounted for.

You can create polls with single or multiple answers, manage results, and decide what details to display. Vote permissions can be set, and you can keep track of total votes or voters.

Scheduling polls is simple, allowing multiple polls to run simultaneously or one after another. The plugin includes sorting functions and access to older versions of polls.

Designed to be intuitive, this plugin supports shortcodes and includes widget functionality. Various features include poll creation, editing, scheduling, display options, and result management.

Comparing to Alternatives

YOP Poll is a popular polling plugin with several alternatives available that offer similar functionalities for creating and managing polls on WordPress sites.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Reliable and stable plugin with a long operational history
Simple to use with customizable poll options
Responsive and helpful support team
Can handle multiple polls and shuffle them randomly
Good for basic to moderately complex polling needs

Weaknesses

No clearly promoted pro version despite some references in reviews
Security history includes multiple vulnerabilities, though fixed in updates
Some users report issues with vote logging and proxy logins
Limited button text customization out of the box

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin holds a strong positive rating with nearly 79% five-star reviews, indicating high user satisfaction overall. However, about 13% of ratings are one or two stars, highlighting some user frustrations.

Positive highlights

One of the best plugins and support, reliable and easy to work with (yorgoschrisikos)
Highly recommended for simple yet customizable polls (scalpmonkey)
Great plugin, simple to use, just what I need (polehamster)
Support team provides timely and effective assistance (beknowin)
Stable plugin with great support over many years (micb)

Common complaints

Lack of response and delivery issues after payment for pro and lifetime support (royalfth)

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities have been present historically, requiring updates
Some minor feature limitations such as button text customization
Issues reported with vote counts and proxy login handling

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a reliable, straightforward polling plugin with good support and no need for advanced premium features are well suited for YOP Poll.

Not ideal for

Those requiring guaranteed timely pro support, advanced customization, or who are concerned about past security vulnerabilities may want to consider alternatives or ensure they keep the plugin updated.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a solid set of features for creating and managing polls, including multiple polls and randomization options.

Final Verdict

YOP Poll is a dependable and user-friendly polling plugin with a strong track record and responsive support, making it a solid choice for many WordPress users. Its free version provides good value for those needing basic to intermediate polling functionality.

However, users should be aware of its history of security vulnerabilities and the lack of a clearly promoted pro version. Those needing advanced features or guaranteed premium support might consider alternative plugins. Keeping the plugin updated is essential to maintain security.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free YOP Poll plugin.

Create Poll

Poll Plugin

WordPress Poll

Screenshots

FAQ

Go to your YOP Poll menu and select the “Add New” option.
Fill the required information according to the examples we included: name, question, answers (add additional ones if you need), select the start/end date for your poll, and decide on the advanced settings for results, votes, voters, accessibility etc.
Once you decided on all your poll details, click on “Save”.
To view your new poll access “All Polls” from your main menu and choose the corresponding entry from the list.