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Image Voting

A plugin to create an image voting contest using post meta for vote counts.

by Mohammad Jewel · github.com/jewelmm10/image-voting

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/jewelmm10/image-voting/archive/refs/heads/master.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/jewelmm10/image-voting ↗

Image Contest Voting Plugin

Description

The Image Contest Voting Plugin allows users to create a custom post type for image contests, featuring a voting system. Each post includes a title, featured image (thumbnail), a vote count. Users can vote for their favorite images, and votes are updated dynamically without refreshing the page.

Features

  • Custom post type: Image Contest
  • Featured image
  • Voting system with real-time updates
  • Total votes displayed dynamically for each image
  • Shortcode to display voting cards

Installation

  1. Download the plugin files and place them in your WordPress wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin via the WordPress Admin Dashboard under Plugins.

Usage

Adding an Image Contest Post

  1. Navigate to Image Contest in the WordPress Admin Menu.
  2. Add a new post.
  3. Add a title and a featured image.
  4. Publish the post.

Displaying the Contest

To display the image contest on the frontend:

  1. Use the shortcode [icp_voting] in page, or widget.
  2. The voting cards will display with the title, images, vote button, and vote counts.

Shortcode

[icp_voting]

Output

The shortcode displays all image contest posts in a card layout with:

  • Title
  • Featured image
  • Vote button
  • Vote count for the image and total votes across all images

JavaScript Features

Real-time vote count updates are handled using AJAX, ensuring a seamless user experience.

File Structure

image-voting-plugin/             
├── icp-style.js                # Style for voting card design
├── icp-voting.js               # Script for handling voting functionality
├── index.php                   # Plugin main file
├── readme.md                   # Readme file

Development Notes

  • AJAX endpoints are secured with nonces to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Fully compatible with WordPress coding standards.