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
Navigate to WP Admin > BuddyBoss > WB Polls > Community to configure all activity poll settings.
Poll Creation Settings
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
Allow voters to select multiple options instead of just one. Enable this for “select all that apply” style questions.
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
Allow users to change their vote after submitting. Enable this for ongoing discussions where opinions may evolve over time.
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
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
Display vote percentages alongside vote counts. Shows “45%” instead of just “9 votes” for clearer comparison.
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
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
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
Set the maximum character count for thank you messages to keep them concise and readable.
Media Settings
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
Allow video attachments on poll options. Supports direct uploads and external URLs from YouTube and Vimeo.
Enable Audio
Allow audio clips on poll options. Enable this for music communities or voice sample voting.
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
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
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
Restrict poll creation to specific BuddyPress member types. You must have BuddyPress member types configured for this setting to take effect.
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
Poll Background Color
Set a custom color for the poll result progress bars. Choose a color that complements your theme.
Activity Option Character Limit
Set the maximum characters allowed for each answer option text. Set to 0 for unlimited.