> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.wpvotingcontest.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.wpvotingcontest.com/overview/plugin-features.md).

# Plugin Features

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<summary>Intelligent Vote Tracking</summary>

Tracks votes using various methods including cookie tracking, IP tracking, email code tracking, and WP User Account tracking. The system can automatically switch between tracking methods based on user registration and login requirements.

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<summary>Vote Logging</summary>

Allows admins to monitor and remove votes as needed. Maintain the contest integrity if need be.

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<summary>AJAX Voting</summary>

Allows votes to be updated automatically and instantly without refreshing the page.

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<summary>Bot Detection</summary>

Protects against automated votes from search engines and other voting system interference.

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<summary>Custom Voting Configuration</summary>

Allows for various settings such as number of votes per calendar day, per category, and per time period. Also allows for voting for single or multiple contestants.

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<summary>Import/Export</summary>

Allows for easy import/export of contestant data and the voting log in several file formats.

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<summary>Social Media Sharing</summary>

Allows for sharing of contest entries on various social media platforms.

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<summary>Grid/List View Options</summary>

Allows users to view contests in either a grid or list format.

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<summary>Multiple Contest Types</summary>

Supports various types of contests such as photo, video, and essay contests.

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<summary>Registration/Login Options</summary>

Allows for optional registration/login using various methods such as WP User Account, Facebook, Twitter, and Google.

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<summary>Auto Pilot Mode</summary>

Allows for contests to run on a set schedule using start and end dates. Set it and forget it!

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<summary>Pagination</summary>

Allows for control over the number of contestants displayed on each page and the pagination method.

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<summary>Sort Order Options</summary>

Allows for control over the order in which contestants are displayed.

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<summary>File Uploads</summary>

Allows contestants to upload their entries directly from the website.

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<summary>Admin Notifications</summary>

Sends notifications to admins when new contest entries are submitted. Monitor and prevent inappropriate material before it ever hits your web page.

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<summary>Custom Post Types</summary>

Allows for creation of custom post types for contest entries.

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<summary>Optimized Code</summary>

Designed to be friendly for search engines. Ensures maximum compatibility with themes and other plugins and follows WordPress Codex guidelines.p

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<summary>Image Settings</summary>

Integrates with the WordPress Media Library for image editing and sizing options.

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<summary>Contestant Movement</summary>

Allows for contestants to be easily moved between contests.

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<summary>Update Notifications</summary>

Notifies users of updates through the WordPress Plugins tab.

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