Contest Gallery is a comprehensive plugin for WordPress that allows users to create galleries for files, images, and videos, as well as contact forms with or without file upload options. The plugin also includes social share buttons, user registration forms, and a login area, making it a complete solution for any website looking to host a contest or competition.
One of the most impressive features of this plugin is its support for a wide range of file types, including JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF, ZIP, WEBM, MP4, MOV, TXT, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, CSV, MP3, WAV, OGG, and M4A. This allows users to upload virtually any type of file they need for their contest or gallery, making it incredibly versatile.
In addition to its support for various file types, the Contest Gallery plugin also offers three voting types, including IP recognition, cookie recognition, and login session-based voting. This ensures that each vote is unique and helps prevent any fraudulent activity.
The plugin also comes with a drag-and-drop upload form creator that allows users to add field types and arrange them as needed. Available field types include Files Type, Input, Textarea, Select, Select Categories, Email, URL, Check Agreement, HTML, Simple Captcha, and Google reCAPTCHA. Users can also configure subscription emails to stay informed of new submissions.
Another great feature of the Contest Gallery plugin is its ability to create user registration forms, allowing visitors to register as Contest Gallery Users. Available field types include WP-Last-Name, WP-First-Name, WP-Username, WP-Nickname, WP-Email, WP-Password, WP-Password-Confirm, Input, Textarea, Select, Check Agreement, Profile Image, HTML, Simple Captcha, and Google reCAPTCHA. This allows for a more personalized experience for users and can help increase engagement.
The plugin also includes social share buttons for popular platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, allowing users to easily share their entries or galleries on their social media profiles. The plugin even generates real custom post type pages for each entry, ensuring that the social share URLs are accurate and up-to-date.
In terms of limitations, the plugin only offers some options in the PRO version, which users can purchase to unlock all features. However, the plugin no longer has any upload limitations, which was a limitation in previous versions.
Overall, Contest Gallery is an impressive plugin that offers a comprehensive set of features for hosting contests and galleries on WordPress. Its support for various file types, user registration forms, and social share buttons make it an excellent choice for any website looking to increase engagement and host a successful contest or competition.