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voting
Voting matters only if the evidence supports a paid workflow around turning onsite engagement widgets into measurable leads, trust, and conversions, not a list of isolated fixes. The current commercial thesis is: Popups, social proof, reviews, quizzes, and embeds can hurt trust or performance unless teams can prove they work. The entry wedge is to audit engagement widgets, conversion handoffs, display rules, and trust signals before they damage campaigns.
Proof Health
Open evidenceCommercial opportunities need traceable source links before they are treated as build-worthy.
73.9% of this page's analysis has direct source links.
0 rows here require auditable proof before promotion.
0 rows have source counts but still need direct links.
Opportunity Summary
Full reportBuild an onsite conversion and engagement operations plugin for marketing teams, agencies, publishers, and ecommerce operators: Popups, social proof, reviews, quizzes, and embeds can hurt trust or performance unless teams can prove they work. The first wedge is to audit engagement widgets, conversion handoffs, display rules, and trust signals before they damage campaigns.
The unmet need is not the individual complaint. It is the recurring business workflow: Popups, social proof, reviews, quizzes, and embeds can hurt trust or performance unless teams can prove they work. Current stage: commercial plugin opportunity.
Competitors
20 shownPain still appears around support, bugs despite praise for support, quality.
Pain still appears around missing feature, bugs despite praise for compatibility, quality.
Pain still appears around missing feature, compatibility despite praise for easy, value.
Pain still appears around missing feature, support despite praise for quality, reliable.
Pain still appears around missing feature, support despite praise for value, quality.
Pain still appears around bugs, compatibility despite praise for quality, reliable.
Pain still appears around bugs, missing feature despite praise for quality, support.
Pain still appears around bugs, support despite praise for quality, reliable.
Pain still appears around support, missing feature despite praise for quality, reliable.
Pain still appears around missing feature, pricing despite praise for support, quality.
Open gap: users report missing feature, compatibility without a matching collected praise theme.
Pain still appears around reliable, easy despite praise for easy, support.
Pain still appears around compatibility, support despite praise for quality, easy.
Pain still appears around support, pricing despite praise for support, quality.
Pain still appears around compatibility, security despite praise for quality, support.
Pain still appears around missing feature, support despite praise for support, easy.
Pain still appears around bugs, missing feature despite praise for support, quality.
Pain still appears around support, bugs despite praise for easy, reliable.
Pain still appears around missing feature despite praise for quality.
Open gap: users report missing feature, support without a matching collected praise theme.
Evidence
Open evidence explorerAdditional Editor functionality: users show security, bugs, compatibility pain that may indicate a product gap.
Forumax – AI Powered Advanced Community Forum Plugin · Additional Editor functionality Can you please add an option for the classic visual editor and an option to support bbcode. complaint Nothing changedNothing changed: users show security, bugs, performance pain that may indicate a product gap.
WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback · No new plugins installed, changing layout does not help. complaint plugin installplugin install: users show bugs, compatibility, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
Photo Competition Manager · plugin install I get this error on activation; Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error . complaint Missing argument 2 for wpdb::prepare(), called in /home/fail/public_html/wp-contMissing argument 2 for wpdb::prepare(), called in /home/fail/public_html/wp-cont: users show security, bugs, compatibility pain that may indicate a product gap.
WP Voting · Missing argument 2 for wpdb::prepare(), called in /home/fail/public_html/wp-cont I get that error. complaint BBPcore + Profile page CustomizeBBPcore + Profile page Customize: users show security, bugs, compatibility pain that may indicate a product gap.
Forumax – AI Powered Advanced Community Forum Plugin · BBPcore + Profile page Customize https://spider-themes.net/bbp-core/create-bbpress-forum-mini-profile/#importance-of-bbpress-forum-profiles I read this document https://wordpress-plugins.spider-themes.net/bbp-core-pro/users/jewel/ I looked at the structure of my profile page. complaint Post Comments as bbPress Topics + BBPcorePost Comments as bbPress Topics + BBPcore: users show security, compatibility, missing feature pain that may indicate a product gap.
Forumax – AI Powered Advanced Community Forum Plugin · Post Comments as bbPress Topics + BBPcore Post Comments as bbPress Topics + BBPcore Post Comments as bbPress Topics https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbpress-post-topics/ what i want to do 1 After installing and enabling this plugin 2 Setting up a link between a post and a certain forum 3 Use BBPcore functionality for a single page of topics and replies. complaint Not worth any money, let alone $27Not worth any money, let alone $27: users show bugs, missing feature, pricing pain that may indicate a product gap.
YOP Poll · Not worth any money, let alone $27 Previews and confirmations displayed under the WP admin bar, with no way to enlarge the pane? complaint Does not work with a protected wp-admin folderDoes not work with a protected wp-admin folder: users show security, bugs, compatibility pain that may indicate a product gap.
YOP Poll · Does not work with a protected wp-admin folder Nice plugin … but, does not work on my website because the wp-admin folder is protected – which I am not willing to change. complaint Liking Items in a TableLiking Items in a Table: users show missing feature, pricing, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
Like Button Rating ♥ LikeBtn · Yes, you can put buttons wherever you need in the template using shortcodes – https://likebtn.com/en/wordpress-like-button-plugin#shortcode Thank you for the response. complaint Version: 1.3.2 caused fatal errorVersion: 1.3.2 caused fatal error: users show bugs, compatibility, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
Forumax – AI Powered Advanced Community Forum Plugin · Version: 1.3.2 caused fatal error Hi, the latest update caused a fatal error and crashed the website, details: An error of type E_COMPILE_ERROR was caused in line 201 of the file /home/irishorc/public_html/wp-content/plugins/bbp-core/includes/functions.php. mixed WP ULike Plugin <= 4.7.9.1 is vulnerable to Content SpoofingWP ULike Plugin <= 4.7.9.1 is vulnerable to Content Spoofing: users show security, bugs, performance pain that may indicate a product gap.
WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback · The page I need help with: [ log in to see the link] Hi, When are you planning to fix this? mixed Shoprt code?Shoprt code?: users show security, bugs, compatibility pain that may indicate a product gap.
Oxford Debate · This version 2.0.1 includes much more features that enrich the plugin, such as: Proposal Custom Post Type Colour Option Optional Bootstrap Settings Page DateTime Picker in Debate Edit Page Custom Post Type Debates now are linked to Custom Post Type Proposals Days Counter Mobile responsive debate Limited votes per session And much more In the new version, the mixed language optionslanguage options: users show security, bugs, compatibility pain that may indicate a product gap.
Polls CP · language options Select a choice* Please enter the security code: Security Code (lowercase letters): are not translatable or have no label options When Testing poll using the correct captcha get captchafailed message https://wordpress.org/plugins/cp-polls/ Select a choice* Please enter the security code: Security Code (lowercase letters): are not translatabl mixed Voting option is not acceptedVoting option is not accepted: users show security, bugs, missing feature pain that may indicate a product gap.
YOP Poll · Voting option is not accepted Hello, We have a significant problem using the plugin. mixed WordFence reports a plugin vulnerabilityWordFence reports a plugin vulnerability: users show security, bugs, performance pain that may indicate a product gap.
Like Button Rating ♥ LikeBtn · WordFence reports a plugin vulnerability For some time now, WordFence has been reporting a vulnerability in the plugin related to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/likebtn-like-button/like-button-rating-2653-reflected-cross-site-scripting We waited a while, but finally decided to disable mixed Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.: users show bugs, compatibility, missing feature pain that may indicate a product gap.
Forumax – AI Powered Advanced Community Forum Plugin · Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error. complaint How to add a Page/Post ID on each ideas form?How to add a Page/Post ID on each ideas form?: users show security, missing feature, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
Idea Factory · How to add a Page/Post ID on each ideas form? complaint add_submenu_page was called incorrectly..please helpadd_submenu_page was called incorrectly..please help: users show bugs, compatibility, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
Oxford Debate · add_submenu_page was called incorrectly..please help Notice: add_submenu_page was called incorrectly. complaint Broken LayoutBroken Layout: users show bugs, missing feature, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
bbPress Voting · Broken Layout Hi there, I hope you’re doing well😊, thanks for this great plugin. complaint Too limited and does not remove all data on uninstallToo limited and does not remove all data on uninstall: users show performance, pricing, setup pain that may indicate a product gap.
YOP Poll · Too limited and does not remove all data on uninstall The free version of this plugin is way too limited! complaint No more effect on voting buttonNo more effect on voting button: users show bugs, performance, setup pain that may indicate a product gap.
Idea Factory · No more effect on voting button Hello, Recently I had to face to a wordpress installation crash during a WP update. mixed reCaptchareCaptcha: users show security, bugs, compatibility pain that may indicate a product gap.
WP Voting Contest Lite · reCaptcha I’m trying to implement reCaptcha functionality for voting, but not quite sure how to do this. complaint [Plugin: Vote It Up] possible bug….has this plugin been hacked?[Plugin: Vote It Up] possible bug….has this plugin been hacked?: users show security, bugs pain that may indicate a product gap.
Vote It Up · [Plugin: Vote It Up] possible bug….has this plugin been hacked? complaint I do not recommend it.I do not recommend it.: users show bugs, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
WP Voting Contest Lite · The plugin did not work and the support took too long. complaint Pages crash after inserting contest’s shortcodePages crash after inserting contest’s shortcode: users show bugs, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
WP Voting Contest Lite · Pages crash after inserting contest’s shortcode I inserted a contest’s shortcode on a page and updated it. mixed Hitting stars to rate not working anymoreHitting stars to rate not working anymore: users show security, bugs, compatibility pain that may indicate a product gap.
kk Star Ratings – Rate Post & Collect User Feedbacks · Hitting stars to rate not working anymore Users started to email me recently that hitting on the stars to rate a post does not work anymore. mixed PHP Fatal error (BuddyBoss) when searching site (for Michigan)PHP Fatal error (BuddyBoss) when searching site (for Michigan): users show bugs, compatibility, missing feature pain that may indicate a product gap.
bbPress Voting · PHP Fatal error (BuddyBoss) when searching site (for Michigan) Search results dynamically appear while typing into the entry field for search, but after hitting return on the keyboard and error, message appears: “there has better critical error of this website.” PHP Fatal error: Uncaught TypeError: Cannot access offset of type string on string in /nas/conten mixed InfoInfo: users show missing feature, pricing, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
SweepWidget – Contests, Giveaways, Sweepstakes & Photo Contests · The page I need help with: [ log in to see the link] Dear admin, Is there no pro version of this plugin? mixed No response from support after one month in pro version ?No response from support after one month in pro version ?: users show security, pricing, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback · No response from support after one month in pro version ? mixed Unable to download plugin 0.9.2Unable to download plugin 0.9.2: users show bugs, compatibility, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
Votely by WPGens · Unable to download plugin 0.9.2 Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error. mixed Error activating latest plugin version (2.1.0)Error activating latest plugin version (2.1.0): users show bugs, compatibility, missing feature pain that may indicate a product gap.
Oxford Debate · Error activating latest plugin version (2.1.0) Fatal error: Can’t use function return value in write context in public_html/wp-content/plugins/oxford-debate/oxd-settings.php on line 318 Error after update Fatal error: Can’t use function return value in write context in public_html/wp-content/plugins/oxford-debate/oxd-settings.php on line 318 Error after upda complaint [Plugin: Vote It Up] when using an image how does one get rid of the grey vote box?[Plugin: Vote It Up] when using an image how does one get rid of the grey vote box?: users show security, missing feature pain that may indicate a product gap.
Vote It Up · I am trying to use Vote It up for single up votes and would like to use an image. complaint does not autocompletedoes not autocomplete: users show security, compatibility pain that may indicate a product gap.
Author: António Andrade · does not autocomplete Hello, thanks for plugin, it’s great! complaint Bug when using images instead of "already voted" textBug when using images instead of "already voted" text: users show bugs, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
Vote It Up · Bug when using images instead of "already voted" text I am experiencing trouble with the plugin when using custom images for two-way voting and another custom image to display once voted. complaint Parse error: syntax error, unexpectedParse error: syntax error, unexpected: users show bugs, compatibility pain that may indicate a product gap.
WP Vote Lite · Parse error: syntax error, unexpected So, activating this plugin totally crashed my site: Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ‘[‘, expecting ‘)’ in /home/esthsvzs/public_html/beta-delta.com/wp/wp-content/plugins/wp-vote/includes/class-voter.php on line 127 http://beta-delta.com/ So, activating this plugin totally crashed my site: Parse error: syntax error, complaint [Plugin: WP likes] fatal error[Plugin: WP likes] fatal error: users show bugs, compatibility pain that may indicate a product gap.
WP likes · [Plugin: WP likes] fatal error Fatal error: Call to undefined function array_replace() in /home/board/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-likes/api.php on line 276 http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-likes/ Fatal error: Call to undefined function array_replace() in /home/board/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-likes/api.php on line 276 http://wordpress.org/ complaint Did not recieve anything after payingDid not recieve anything after paying: users show bugs, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
YOP Poll · Did not recieve anything after paying I bought the Pro and lifetime support, but did not recieve anything and also no response on the contact form. complaint Simple to hack results!Simple to hack results!: users show security, bugs pain that may indicate a product gap.
WP Voting · Simple to hack results! complaint Marks people randomly as spamMarks people randomly as spam: users show security, bugs pain that may indicate a product gap.
SweepWidget – Contests, Giveaways, Sweepstakes & Photo Contests · Marks people randomly as spam If a contestant has their own domain, it will likely block them saying “This entry has been flagged by our anti-spam system. complaint comment did not show support which proposalcomment did not show support which proposal: users show bugs, support pain that may indicate a product gap.
Oxford Debate · comment did not show support which proposal i created first debate as below : /debate/debate-for-school-uniforms/ it worked fine, after chose proposal A or B then wrote comment then submmit ,the comment will have ‘VMWEdu For Proposal A’ as the title or ‘VMWEdu For Proposal B’ as the title.