# WP Cool Poll

> WP Cool Poll has 10+ active installs and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Cool Poll shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin makes it possible to create and manage a poll and display it in a widget.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,456
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+35.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 15, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.25
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+, PHP 7.1.23+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** martinfiala200 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/martinfiala200/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-cool-poll/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [poll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/poll/) | #35 | 82 |
| [poll widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/poll-widget/) | #2 | 2 |
| [polling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/polling/) | #9 | 12 |
| [vote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vote/) | #37 | 59 |
| [voting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/voting/) | #30 | 82 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| poll | >100 | 639 |
| poll widget | >100 | 286 |
| polling | >100 | 583 |
| vote | >100 | 461 |
| voting | >100 | 300 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [YOP Poll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yop-poll/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (452) | Oct 5, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Quiz Maker, Poll Maker & Survey Maker by Opinion Stage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-polls-by-opinionstage/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (277) | Sep 11, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [TS Poll – Survey, Versus Poll, Image Poll, Video Poll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/poll-wp/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (235) | Apr 13, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 5 | [Interact: Embed A Quiz On Your Site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/interact-quiz-embed/) | 3K+ | 4.6/5 (11) | Sep 30, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [SurveyX Builder – Survey, Poll, Quiz & Feedback Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surveyx-builder/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 19, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [TotalPoll for Polls and Contests](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/totalpoll-lite/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (45) | Sep 5, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 8 | [ePoll – Contest Poll Survey & Voting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/epoll-wp-voting/) | 1K+ | 3.9/5 (24) | Jul 14, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 9 | [TotalSurvey for Survey, Quiz and Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/totalsurvey/) | 500+ | 4.6/5 (16) | May 5, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 10 | [Polls CP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cp-polls/) | 400+ | 2.6/5 (5) | Aug 17, 2026 | 68/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Cool Poll free?
Yes. WP Cool Poll is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Cool Poll safe to use in 2026?
WP Cool Poll shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Cool Poll?
WP Cool Poll is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,456 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Cool Poll work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Cool Poll is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Cool Poll need?
WP Cool Poll requires PHP 7.1.23 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Cool Poll last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on April 15, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes WP Cool Poll?
WP Cool Poll is developed and maintained by martinfiala200.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Cool Poll?
The most popular alternatives to WP Cool Poll are WP-Polls (40K+ installs), YOP Poll (10K+ installs) and Quiz Maker, Poll Maker & Su… (6K+ installs).


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