Activity Poll Settings
Configure activity poll settings to control how polls work in your BuddyPress activity stream. All settings are managed from the Community tab in the WB Polls settings panel.
Accessing Settings
Section titled “Accessing Settings”Navigate to WP Admin > BuddyBoss > WB Polls > Community to configure all activity poll settings.
Poll Creation Settings
Section titled “Poll Creation Settings”Options Limit
Section titled “Options Limit”Set the maximum number of answer options allowed per poll.
| Value | Best For |
|---|---|
| 2-4 | Quick decisions and A/B choices |
| 5-8 | Standard surveys |
| 10+ | Comprehensive questionnaires |
Enable Multi-select
Section titled “Enable Multi-select”Allow voters to select multiple options instead of just one. Enable this for “select all that apply” style questions.
Enable Close Date
Section titled “Enable Close Date”Let poll creators set an expiration date. When the date passes, voting stops automatically, results become final, and the poll displays as expired.
Enable Re-voting
Section titled “Enable Re-voting”Allow users to change their vote after submitting. Enable this for ongoing discussions where opinions may evolve over time.
Allow User Additional Options
Section titled “Allow User Additional Options”Let voters suggest new answer options on polls. When enabled, voters see an “Add Option” button, and the poll creator can approve or reject suggestions. This works well for brainstorming polls where you want community input on the choices themselves.
Result Display Settings
Section titled “Result Display Settings”Hide Results Until Voted
Section titled “Hide Results Until Voted”Keep poll results hidden until the user casts their vote. This prevents bandwagon voting where users simply pick the winning option.
Show Percentage on Results
Section titled “Show Percentage on Results”Display vote percentages alongside vote counts. Shows “45%” instead of just “9 votes” for clearer comparison.
Show Voters List
Section titled “Show Voters List”Display who voted for each option. This creates transparency but reduces voting privacy. Consider your community’s preferences before enabling.
Limit Voters Display
Section titled “Limit Voters Display”Control how many voter names appear before showing “and X others.”
| Value | Display Example |
|---|---|
| 3 | “John, Jane, Bob and 5 others” |
| 5 | “John, Jane, Bob, Alice, Carol and 3 others” |
| 0 | Show all voter names |
Thank You Message
Section titled “Thank You Message”Enable Thank You Message
Section titled “Enable Thank You Message”Show a custom message after someone votes. Use this to thank participants, explain next steps, or share when results will be announced.
Thank You Message Limit
Section titled “Thank You Message Limit”Set the maximum character count for thank you messages to keep them concise and readable.
Media Settings
Section titled “Media Settings”Enable Images
Section titled “Enable Images”Allow image attachments on poll options. Each option can include an image for visual polls such as design comparisons or product choices.
Enable Video
Section titled “Enable Video”Allow video attachments on poll options. Supports direct uploads and external URLs from YouTube and Vimeo.
Enable Audio
Section titled “Enable Audio”Allow audio clips on poll options. Enable this for music communities or voice sample voting.
URL Input Only
Section titled “URL Input Only”When enabled, users provide URLs to externally hosted media instead of uploading files directly. This reduces server storage usage.
Restrict Media Library
Section titled “Restrict Media Library”Restrict users to viewing only their own uploaded media files. This prevents users from accessing other members’ uploads.
Upload size limits are controlled by your WordPress and server settings, not by WB Polls.
Access Control
Section titled “Access Control”Poll User Roles
Section titled “Poll User Roles”Select which WordPress roles can create activity polls.
| Configuration | Who Can Create |
|---|---|
| All roles | Any registered user |
| Subscriber+ | Subscribers and above |
| Contributor+ | Contributors and above |
| Editor+ | Editors and Administrators |
Administrators can always create polls regardless of this setting.
Poll Member Types
Section titled “Poll Member Types”Restrict poll creation to specific BuddyPress member types. You must have BuddyPress member types configured for this setting to take effect.
Limit Poll Creation
Section titled “Limit Poll Creation”Prevent spam by limiting how often users can post polls. Options include no limit, limit by user role, or limit by member type.
Appearance
Section titled “Appearance”Poll Background Color
Section titled “Poll Background Color”Set a custom color for the poll result progress bars. Choose a color that complements your theme.
Activity Option Character Limit
Section titled “Activity Option Character Limit”Set the maximum characters allowed for each answer option text. Set to 0 for unlimited.