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Scratch Card AI

Scratch Card is an interactive WordPress plugin designed to boost user engagement and collect valuable customer data. Seamlessly integrated with the Scratch Card AI system, this plugin enables vendors to display digital…

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d68▲ +23.6% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score30/100At risk
All-time downloads789Since Jun 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.8PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d20▲ +25% week over week
Our verdict

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Scratch Card AI shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in over a year
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)

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Daily downloads

123Jul 2Aug 15Sep 29
Yesterday3
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day14May 16, 2026
Last 12 months650

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Scratch Card AI stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
custom popup >100 3,375 Best custom popup plugins →
customer engagement >100 1,268 Best customer engagement plugins →
scratch-card #56 268 Best scratch-card plugins →

About Scratch Card AI

From the official readme · v1.0

Description

Scratch Card is an interactive WordPress plugin designed to boost user engagement and collect valuable customer data. Seamlessly integrated with the Scratch Card AI system, this plugin enables vendors to display digital scratch cards using either:

  • A popup on any page
  • A custom homepage template embedding the scratch card as an iframe

Note:
Registration is free at scratchcardai.com. After registration, navigate to the Implementation section in the dashboard and copy your License Key to activate the plugin.

Key Features:

  • Create digital scratch cards on your WordPress site
  • Choose between popup mode or custom homepage embedding
  • Collect user data such as name, email, etc.
  • Fully responsive design, mobile-ready
  • OTP verification and license key integration
  • Easy-to-use admin interface with preview and disconnect options

Short Description:
Engage visitors with digital scratch cards using a popup or custom homepage. Easily connect to your Scratch Card AI account.

External Services

This plugin integrates with the Scratch Card AI platform to enable digital scratch card functionality.

External API Calls:

  1. https://scratchcardai.com/api/get-user-key/{license-key}

    • This call is made when a user enters their license key.
    • Purpose: To retrieve an OTP ID for account verification.
  2. https://scratchcardai.com/api/verify-user-otp/{otp-id}/{otp-value}

    • This call is made when the user submits the OTP during license verification.
    • Purpose: To verify that the user owns the license key and has entered the correct OTP.

Data Sent:
– The plugin sends the following information:
– License Key (user input from admin form)
– OTP characters (user input during verification)

Why it’s sent:
– This data is used to authenticate users and retrieve the JavaScript embed code for their scratch card.

Service Provider:
– Scratch Card AI – a digital gamification platform
– Website: https://scratchcardai.com
– Privacy Policy: https://scratchcardai.com/privacy-policy

Installation

  1. Upload the scratch-card plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to Scratch Card > Admin Page from the WordPress sidebar.
  4. Register or Sign In using your Scratch Card AI account.
  5. Copy your License Key from the Implementation section.
  6. Enter your License Key and choose between popup or homepage template mode.
  7. Save and verify via OTP.
  8. For popup mode, add the class open-scratchcard-modal to any button or link on your site to trigger the scratch card popup.
    Example:
    Open Modal
  9. You’re ready to go!

Frequently asked questions

What are the display options?

You can choose between: – A popup that appears on your existing pages – A custom homepage template that embeds the scratch card experience directly via iframe

How do I trigger the popup manually?

If you’re using popup mode, simply add the class open-scratchcard-modal to any HTML element like a button or anchor. Example: Try Your Luck

Is OTP verification required?

Yes. After entering your license key, you will receive a one-time password (OTP) to verify your integration.

Can I switch from popup to homepage mode later?

Yes, simply disconnect and reconnect using the admin panel and choose the new display type.

Changelog

Initial release. Supports both popup and homepage scratch card display. Compatible with WordPress 6.7+.

1.0

  • Initial public release
  • Option to embed scratch card via homepage iframe
  • Enhanced UI styling and mobile responsiveness
  • OTP popup with auto-focus
  • Added support for manual trigger via .open-scratchcard-modal class

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Scratch Card plugin setup in the admin dashboard
Scratch Card plugin setup in the admin dashboard
OTP verification screen
OTP verification screen
Popup scratch card in action
Popup scratch card in action

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FAQ

Scratch Card AI: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026

Is Scratch Card AI free?

Yes. Scratch Card AI is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Scratch Card AI safe to use in 2026?

Scratch Card AI shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Scratch Card AI?

Scratch Card AI is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 789 times since it launched in June 2025. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

Does Scratch Card AI work with WordPress 7.1?

Scratch Card AI is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Scratch Card AI need?

Scratch Card AI requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Scratch Card AI last updated?

The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 13, 2025 (1 year ago).

Who makes Scratch Card AI?

Scratch Card AI is developed and maintained by scratchcardai.

What are the best alternatives to Scratch Card AI?

The most popular alternatives to Scratch Card AI are YITH WooCommerce Popup (2K+ installs), Popup Customizer (10+ installs) and Custom Popup Builder for El… (10+ installs).

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