TotalContest Pro, from TotalSuite, is the contest and voting plugin for WordPress: run photo contests, video contests, essay competitions, and public votes with custom submission forms, scheduled voting windows, and vote control that keeps the results honest. Submissions collect through custom forms with media fields, voting runs per contest with scheduling and limits, and results display as leaderboards, grids, or embeddable widgets. Related reading: our assessment engine overview covers the quizzing side of user engagement.
The plugin’s identity is vote discipline. Custom vote types configure per contest; scheduling opens and closes contests automatically; vote limits and anti-cheat controls keep results honest; and results display as leaderboards, grids, or embeddable widgets anywhere on the site. For publishers, brands, and communities that run contests and polls regularly, this is the contest infrastructure that keeps the voting fair.
Competitive Features
Custom vote types. Configure per contest: standard votes, rate-based votes, and poll-style voting – the vote mechanics different contests need.
Scheduled contests. Contests open and close automatically on schedule – the lifecycle discipline contests need.
Vote control and anti-cheat. Vote limits per user and IP, with anti-cheat controls that keep results honest.
Custom submission forms. Submissions collect through custom forms with media fields, categories, and custom fields – the submission surface different contests need.
Results presentation. Leaderboards, grids, and embeddable widgets display results anywhere on the site.
Submission management. Submissions moderate from the admin with approvals, categories, and custom fields.
Key Features
- Contest scheduling – contests open and close automatically on schedule.
- Vote limits and anti-cheat – limits per user and IP, with anti-cheat controls.
- Custom submission forms – media fields, categories, and custom fields per contest.
- Results presentation – leaderboards, grids, and embeddable widgets.
- Submission moderation – approvals, categories, and custom fields per contest.
- Embeddable widgets – contests and results embed anywhere on the site.
- Social sharing – submissions shareable to drive votes.
Comparison with Competitors
TotalContest Pro vs Quiz Maker Pro
Voting contests versus assessments: one runs public votes, the other grades knowledge.
| TotalContest Pro | Quiz Maker Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Public votes and contests | Assessments and exams |
| Participants | Public voting | Test takers |
| Results | Leaderboards and grids | Certificates and reports |
| Together | Engagement and competition | Testing and certification |
Contests and votes favor this plugin; assessments and certifications favor Quiz Maker Pro.
TotalContest Pro vs Thrive Quiz Builder
Contest platform versus marketing quiz funnel: one runs public votes, the other builds lead-capture funnels.
| TotalContest Pro | Thrive Quiz Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Public votes and contests | Lead-capture quiz funnels |
| Participants | Public voting | Site visitors |
| Results | Leaderboards and grids | Segmented lead results |
| Together | Public engagement | Lead generation |
Public contests favor this plugin; lead-generation funnels favor Thrive Quiz Builder.
Recommended Stack: contest and vote sites pair naturally with Quiz Maker Pro as the assessment alternative, and with Users Insights if voter and submitter data should feed member segmentation.
Official Changelog
Version 2.9.1
Release Date: October 2026
- Improved: contest scheduling with automatic open and close
- Fixed: vote limits not saving for grouped contests
Version 2.9.0
Release Date: September 2026
- Added: per-contest anti-cheat controls with vote limits
- Fixed: submission forms not saving for grouped contests
Version 2.8.9
Release Date: September 2026
- Fixed: results presentation for grouped contests
- Improved: submission moderation for grouped fields
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the initial setup?
Pick a contest type, set the submission form and voting schedule, and the contest drops on any page via shortcode or widget – most contests go live the same day.
Can I control who votes and how often?
Yes – vote limits per user and IP, with anti-cheat controls that keep results honest. This is the vote discipline the plugin is built around.
Can I collect custom submissions?
Yes – custom submission forms with media fields, categories, and custom fields per contest, moderated from the admin with approvals. This is the submission surface different contests need.
Can I show results on other pages?
Yes – leaderboards, grids, and embeddable widgets display results anywhere on the site. This is the results presentation different contests need.
Can I schedule contests?
Yes – contests open and close automatically on schedule, which is the lifecycle discipline contests need.
How to Install
Install the GPL version of TotalContest Pro like any premium WordPress plugin:
- Download the plugin archive from the download section on this page.
- In WordPress admin, go to Plugins – Add New – Upload Plugin and select the archive.
- Activate the plugin, then open TotalContest in the admin menu.
- Create your contests, submission forms and vote controls, then place the contest anywhere.
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