Title: dtElection Poll Embed Author: dtelection Published: February 7, 2026 Last modified: February 7, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/assets/banner-772x250. png?rev=3455820) ![](https://ps.w.org/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/assets/icon-256x256.png? rev=3455820) # dtElection Poll Embed By [dtelection](https://profiles.wordpress.org/amcloudaide/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection.1.6.1.zip) * [Details](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/#description) * [Reviews](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/#reviews) * [Installation](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/#installation) * [Development](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/) ## Description **dtElection Poll Embed** lets you embed polls from [dtElection](https://dtelection.com) directly into your WordPress posts and pages. #### Features * **Easy embedding** – Just paste your poll URL or token * **Inline voting** – Visitors vote without leaving your site * **Gutenberg block** – Modern block editor support * **Shortcode support** – Works with classic editor too * **Responsive design** – Looks great on all devices * **Real-time results** – Poll updates after voting * **Yes/Maybe/No voting** – Full support for 3-option voting * **Email collection** – Optional email requirement for voters * **Location display** – Show poll location with Google Maps link * **Hero images** – Display poll hero images (Pro+ feature) * **External links** – Show attached links (Enterprise feature) * **White-label option** – Remove branding for Pro+ tiers #### How to Use 1. Create a poll at [dtelection.com](https://dtelection.com) 2. Copy the poll URL or token 3. Add to your WordPress content: 4. * **Gutenberg**: Insert “dtElection Poll” block, paste URL/token * **Shortcode**: `[dtelection poll="YOUR_TOKEN"]` #### Examples Using the shortcode with a token: [dtelection poll=”abc123″] Using the shortcode with a full URL: [dtelection poll=”https://dtelection.com/poll/ abc123″] ### External Services This plugin connects to the dtElection API to fetch poll data and submit votes. This is the core functionality of the plugin – it cannot work without this external service. #### What data is sent * **Poll token** – When displaying an embedded poll, the plugin sends the poll token to fetch poll details (title, options, current votes). * **Vote data** – When a visitor submits their vote, the plugin sends their name, selected options, and optionally their email (if the poll requires it). #### When data is sent * When a page containing an embedded poll is loaded (to fetch poll data) * When a visitor clicks “Vote” to submit their selection #### Service provider This service is provided by dtElection. * Service website: [https://dtelection.com](https://dtelection.com) * Terms of Service: [https://dtelection.com/terms](https://dtelection.com/terms) * Privacy Policy: [https://dtelection.com/privacy](https://dtelection.com/privacy) ## Screenshots * [[ * Embedded poll in a WordPress post with voting options * [[ * dtElection Poll block in the Gutenberg editor * [[ * Poll results view with colored progress bars * [[ * Admin documentation page with usage guide ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * dtElection Poll Embed a dtElection poll in your content. ## Installation 1. Upload the `dtelection-embed` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress 3. Start embedding polls using the shortcode or Gutenberg block ## FAQ ### Do I need a dtElection account? You need to create polls at dtelection.com first. Creating polls is free. ### Can visitors vote without an account? Yes! Visitors can vote on embedded polls without creating any account. ### Does this work with the block editor? Yes! There’s a dedicated “dtElection Poll” block for the Gutenberg editor. ### Can I style the poll to match my theme? The current version uses dtElection branding. Custom styling options are planned for a future release. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “dtElection Poll Embed” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ dtelection ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/amcloudaide/) [Translate “dtElection Poll Embed” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.6.1 * Fixed text domain to match plugin slug for WordPress.org translations * Added External Services documentation for API transparency * Removed remote favicon dependency – now uses local assets only * Updated contributor information #### 1.6.0 * Added Yes/Maybe/No voting buttons for polls with “allow maybe” enabled * Added email input field when poll requires email * Added location display with clickable Google Maps link * Added hero image support (displayed at top of poll) * Added external link display (Enterprise feature) * Added conditional branding – Pro/Enterprise tiers can hide dtElection branding * Improved results display showing separate yes/maybe counts * Updated responsive styles for mobile devices #### 1.5.0 * Added single selection mode (radio buttons vs checkboxes) * Improved error handling with specific error messages * Better domain whitelist validation #### 1.4.0 * Added support for closed poll detection * Improved vote submission error handling #### 1.3.0 * Added dtElection favicon to brand link * Brand link now opens the actual poll on dtElection * Result bars now use dtElection colors (teal/orange) * Leading vote highlighted in orange * Improved visual design #### 1.1.0 * Added duplicate vote prevention (remembers if user voted via localStorage) * Added “How to Use” documentation page in WordPress admin * Added dtElection menu item with full usage guide * Shows “already voted” message with voter name * Improved user experience for returning visitors #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Shortcode support * Gutenberg block support * Inline voting ## Meta * Version **1.6.1** * Last updated **4 months ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/) * Tags * [embed](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/embed/)[poll](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/poll/) [scheduling](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/scheduling/)[survey](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/survey/) [voting](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/voting/) * [Advanced View](https://li.wordpress.org/plugins/amcloudaide-poll-embed-for-dtelection/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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