Welcome to “Plugged In” where we take a look at some of the most popular WordPress plugins in various categories. This week, we look into the best WordPress plugins for putting a contest, giveaway or sweepstakes on your site.
What better to attract more visitors to your site then a powerful and enticing contest or giveaway? There are two things that are pretty much universally liked in this world: winning and free stuff. The giveaway item doesn’t have to be substantial either. After all, free is free. Not only will visitors feel the urge to participate, most contests involve social sharing which will generate even more traffic to your site. These contest plugins will make it easy to set the rules, establish a time limit, promote the event, and choose a winner.
Contests by Rewards Fuel
Contests by Rewards Fuel is the plugin to help your contest go viral. Administrators have the ability to set up specific guidelines that require users to complete tasks on social media to win such as sharing on Facebook or creating an Instagram hashtag. Currently, there are 16 entry methods for contests including newsletter entry, an Instagram follow and more!
InviteBox
Design and launch social referral contests and programs using InviteBox. With this straightforward plugin, you can set up an instant reward referral, referral contest, goal-based, or sweepstakes campaign in only minutes.
WP Contest Creator
Perhaps the most customizable contest plugin, WP Contest Creator offers flexible software that developers can tinker with using custom code. This premium plugin offers a plethora of cool features including automated contests, mailing list integration, lead management software and much more.
KingSumo Giveaways
With KingSumo, you can use giveaways to grow your email list exponentially. KingSumo uses proprietary technology to ensure maximum virality. Users can schedule start and end times of giveaways ahead of time and give away whatever product they’d like.
Is your favorite contest plugin not on this list? Tell us about it in the comments!
Hi Alyssa,
The plugins that you’ve mentioned can come real handy in boosting subscribers and mailing list. I have one more plugin in mind that can be an excellent addition to your list. WP Raffle ( https://club.wpeka.com/product/wp-raffle/ ) enables its users to set up giveaways and contests in just minutes.
This was so helpful! I ended up using the “Contests” plugin, the first option for my contest giveaway. Thanks again!