Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard appears automatically the first time you activate WB Gamification. It takes about one minute to complete and pre-configures point values for your site type so you are not starting from a blank slate.
Choosing a Starter Template
Section titled “Choosing a Starter Template”The wizard presents five templates. Pick the one that best describes your site.
Blog / Publisher
Section titled “Blog / Publisher”Best for standalone WordPress blogs without BuddyPress. Rewards writing quality content and meaningful comments.
Point values configured:
- Publish a blog post — 25 points
- Publish your first post ever — 20 points (one-time bonus)
- Leave a comment — 5 points
- Your post receives a comment — 3 points
Leaderboard defaults to monthly period.
Community Engagement
Section titled “Community Engagement”Best for BuddyPress-powered communities. Rewards social participation — posting, reacting, connecting, and giving kudos. Requires BuddyPress.
Point values configured:
- Post an activity update — 10 points
- Comment on an activity — 5 points
- Accept a friendship — 8 points
- Join a group — 8 points
- Receive a reaction — 3 points
- Give kudos — 2 points
- Receive kudos — 5 points
Leaderboard defaults to weekly period.
Online Course
Section titled “Online Course”Best for LearnDash-powered course sites. Heavy on course completion and academic progress with credential badges.
Point values configured:
- Complete a lesson — 20 points
- Complete a course — 100 points
- Pass a quiz — 30 points
- Publish first post — 10 points
Leaderboard defaults to cohort mode so learners compete within their enrollment group.
Coaching Platform
Section titled “Coaching Platform”Best for private coaching or accountability communities where members should not compete directly against each other. Leaderboard is private by default — members see their own progress, not a public ranking.
Point values configured:
- Check in — 15 points
- Complete a goal — 50 points
- Publish first post — 10 points
Leaderboard defaults to private mode.
Nonprofit / Mission
Section titled “Nonprofit / Mission”Best for volunteer-driven or mission-aligned communities. Uses team leaderboards only so the focus stays on collective impact rather than individual competition.
Point values configured:
- Log volunteer hours — 30 points
- Post an activity update — 5 points
- Join a group — 10 points
Leaderboard defaults to team-only mode.
Skipping the Wizard
Section titled “Skipping the Wizard”If you want to configure everything manually, scroll to the bottom of the wizard page and click Skip setup. Default point values will be used. You can return to Gamification > Settings at any time to adjust point values, leaderboard periods, and all other options.
After Completing the Wizard
Section titled “After Completing the Wizard”After you select a template, the wizard:
- Saves the chosen point values to your settings.
- Sets the leaderboard default period for your template.
- Redirects you to the main Gamification dashboard with a “Setup complete” confirmation.
Changing Settings Later
Section titled “Changing Settings Later”Nothing the wizard configures is permanent. All point values, leaderboard modes, and other options can be changed at any time in Gamification > Settings. You can also re-run individual pieces of configuration without re-running the full wizard.