If you’ve ever searched for a way to add polls to your WordPress site, you’ve probably come across Crowdsignal — a popular solution from Automattic that helps you create polls, surveys, and other interactive feedback tools.
While it’s a well-known option, many users find Crowdsignal’s setup process more complicated than expected; especially if all you need is a simple, lightweight poll inside your posts or pages.
That’s where OpinionCamp comes in — a modern, block-based poll plugin for WordPress that works entirely inside the WordPress editor, no extra accounts or external dashboards required.
The Problem with Crowdsignal
Crowdsignal is powerful and feature-rich, but for users who only want to create polls in WordPress, there are a few hurdles.
1. You Need Two Separate Plugins
To get Crowdsignal working fully, you have to install both Crowdsignal Forms and Crowdsignal Dashboard.
This makes the setup heavier and more complex than most users expect.
2. You Must Create a WordPress.com Account
Crowdsignal stores all your polls on WordPress.com servers, which means you need to create (or connect) a WordPress.com account before you can save or manage polls.
This adds another layer of dependency — not ideal if you prefer keeping everything within your own WordPress site.
How OpinionCamp Fixes These Problems
OpinionCamp was built to make the poll-creation process as native and seamless as possible.
1. Single, Lightweight Plugin
No extra add-ons or integrations needed. You just install OpinionCamp, add the Poll Block, and start creating polls directly inside the block editor.
2. 100% Local Data Storage
All polls and votes are stored securely in your WordPress database — nothing is sent or synced externally.
You maintain full control over your data, making it privacy-friendly and ideal for GDPR-conscious users.
3. Built for Gutenberg
OpinionCamp is completely block-based. That means:
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Create and customize polls visually
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Instantly preview designs
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Change colors, buttons, and options without CSS
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Works perfectly with the Site Editor and reusable patterns
4. Cleaner, More Modern Design
Polls created with OpinionCamp look elegant by default.
They’re minimal, mobile-responsive, and match your theme automatically.
You can easily tweak the design to suit your brand without touching code.
Crowdsignal vs. OpinionCamp: A Quick Comparison
Feature |
Crowdsignal |
OpinionCamp |
Plugin Type |
External service integration |
Fully local WordPress plugin |
Required Plugins |
2 (Forms + Dashboard) |
1 (OpinionCamp) |
Account Needed |
Yes (WordPress.com) |
No account required |
Data Storage |
Stored on WordPress.com servers |
Stored in your WordPress database |
Interface |
External dashboard |
Native Gutenberg block |
Design Customization |
Limited in free version |
Full visual customization |
Setup Time |
10–15 minutes |
1–2 minutes |
Pricing |
Free & paid plans |
Free (first version) |
Ideal For |
Surveys & multi-type forms |
Simple, stylish polls |
Why Block-Based Is the Future
The WordPress ecosystem is rapidly moving toward Full Site Editing and block-first experiences.
Plugins that use shortcodes or external dashboards are slowly becoming outdated.
OpinionCamp is built for the modern WordPress workflow — intuitive, fast, and block-native.
You can combine poll blocks with other blocks, build reusable layouts, or even include polls inside custom templates.
Final Thoughts
Crowdsignal is a solid tool, especially if you need surveys or voting systems across multiple platforms.
But if your goal is to create simple, beautiful polls directly inside WordPress, OpinionCamp is a better fit.
It’s lightweight, block-based, privacy-friendly, and feels like it belongs in WordPress — because it does.
You can download OpinionCamp for free and start collecting opinions from your audience today.
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