First Poll

Once WB Polls is installed and configured, create your first polls to see both systems in action. This guide walks through creating an activity poll, a standalone poll, and embedding polls on any page.

Your First Activity Poll

1. Go to your BuddyPress activity stream
2. Click the Poll icon in the activity composer toolbar
3. Enter your poll question
4. Add two or more answer options
5. Optionally set an expiration date
6. Click Post

Your poll appears in the activity feed immediately. Members can vote without leaving the page.

Your First Standalone Poll

1. Navigate to your Poll Dashboard page
2. Click Create Poll
3. Enter your poll question as the title
4. Add a description to provide context
5. Choose the poll duration (never expires or set specific dates)
6. Select a poll type such as text or image
7. Add your answer options
8. Click Create Poll

Your poll gets its own page with a unique URL. Share the link directly or embed it anywhere using the shortcode shown on your dashboard.

Embedding Polls

Use shortcodes to display polls on any page or post.

Display a Specific Poll

[wbpoll id="36"]

Replace 36 with your poll’s ID, which you can find on the poll dashboard.

Add a Poll Creation Form

[wbpoll_create]

Place this shortcode on any page to display a poll creation form for your members.

Next Steps

Now that you have created your first polls, explore these guides:

• Activity Poll Settings covers all configuration options for feed polls
• Standalone Poll Settings explains dashboard management and advanced features
• Poll Types shows how to use image, video, and audio polls