Photo Competition Manager
by Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) · Uncategorized
Also makes 9 other plugins · 21.6K+ installs across the portfolio →
Complete photography club competition platform. Handle submissions, member voting, public voting, email notifications, and beautiful results displays.
78 health vs 56 average across 16,377 Uncategorized plugins
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Since 2025-12-01 · 274 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
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49
now · peak 107
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3
releases in the last 12 months
6mo ago
latest release · v0.3.0
3
tagged releases on record
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Install history · since 2025-12-10 · 221 observations
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Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ wildcathendrix8mo ago
I am using the “Photo Competition Manager” plugin for a private photo contest on a site running the Uncode theme. Since this is the first time I have organized a photo competition, I was pleased with how quickly I was able to get up to speed with the system. The plugin is very well-structured and doesn’t feel bloated. For my project, the simple member management and the straightforward upload process have been particularly helpful. Integration into my existing theme layout worked without any major issues. While the workflow is quite strict (for example, handling voting for categories one at a time), it results in a very stable system that does exactly what it is supposed to do. If you are looking for a reliable and clean solution for a photo club or a private contest, this is a great choice.
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