ThumbsUp

ThumbsUp

ThumbsUp is an idea ranking solution that allows users to up/down vote a group of items (topics, videos, and images).

Key Benefits of ThumbsUp:

• Allow users to rank topics, images, and videos – so you and your visitors have an instant, real-time read on what people are thinking.
• Allow users to rank posts, pages, or custom post types.
• Unlimited voting groups – so you can have multiple rankings going on at one time. No limits!
• Insert a voting group into a post, page, sidebar, or wherever else you see fit – giving you total control over the look and feel of your site.
• Detailed statistics for all voting groups, post types, and items – right at your fingertips so you don’t have to do any figuring on your own.
• Sort items by date, menu order, random, or rating – so you aren’t stuck with just one display option.
• Advanced users can provide custom styles for serious customization.

Quick Overview Video of ThumbsUp (3:22)

More detailed features in ThumbsUp

• Robust ranking algorithm: Our ranking algorithm ensures fairness and a valid winner.
• Expiration: You can set voting groups to expire after a certain period of time, or allow voting indefinitely.
• Users can change their vote: Once a user has placed their vote, the user can change their mind later.
• Users can only vote once - so you don’t have to worry about someone “stuffing the ballot box.”
• Flexible statistics: Statistics for a voting group can be cleared if the votes need to be reset. You can also randomize the stats to get the ball rolling or for testing.
• Widget enabled: Three different widgets (for topics, videos, or images) can be inserted in any widgetized area.
• Highly customizable shortcode: The shortcode for inserting ThumbsUp into a post or page is highly customizable and can be configured to match just about any layout.
• Friendly Admin UI: The ThumbsUp Admin UI is very user friendly and makes adding voting groups and items as simple and fun as possible.

ThumbsUp Demo

Below is a live working version of the ThumbsUp plugin. To test, simply scroll down and vote up or down the shirt you like best!
[thumbsup group_id="2238" orderby="rand" order="ASC" show_group_title="0" show_group_desc="0" show_item_title="1" thumb_height="500" thumb_width="500" show_image_caption="1" show_image_desc="0" ]

Frequently Asked Questions.

What are the server requirements?
At least PHP 5.0 and WordPress 3.0 are required. If you are using PHP4, almost all hosts allow free upgrades to 5. PHP 5.2 is highly recommended.

What features are planned for future versions?

• Allow users to submit their own topics and set up a moderation system so the admin can approve them.
• Allow an option to show only the top rated voting group items (e.g., the top 10).
• More thumbs-up icon sets and style options.
• Allow votes from only logged-in users.

What browsers has ThumbsUp been tested on?
IE6+, Firefox 3+, Safari 4+, and Chrome 10+. JavaScript must be enabled for voting and the addition of voting groups/items.

Is WordPress Multisite supported?
The plugin does work in Multisite environments, but there aren’t any network-wide options to set.

If you need more specific help or the answer to your question isn’t here, please use our contact form, or post your question in the pre-sales section of our forum.

All our products are licensed under the GPL, just like WordPress.

ThumbsUp Tutorials

3-minute Overview of ThumbsUp

9-minute In-Depth Overview of ThumsbsUp

3-minute Walk-Through of Inserting a ThumbsUp Shortcode

3-minute Walk-Through of Inserting ThumbsUp Widgets

3-minute Walk-Through of Inserting a ThumbsUp Voting Group

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