=== Riddle Quiz Maker - easily add quizzes with unlimited lead generation to your site ===
Contributors: Riddle Technologies AG
Donate link: https://www.riddle.com
Tags: quiz maker, personality test maker, poll maker, survey maker, riddle,quizzes,quiz,personality test,survey,poll,lead generation, quiz lead generation, email collection, lead generation forms,top 10 list,lists,quiz builder,quiz creator,viral content, embedded content, engagement, interactive, interactive content, 
Requires at least: 4.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 4.7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Riddle’s beautifully intuitive quiz maker lets you create unlimited quizzes, personality tests, and more—no coding, no limits. Collect leads, grow your email list, and add a leaderboard to spotlight top scores and fastest finishes.

== Description ==

= Make Interactive Content the Easy (and Smart) Way =
Creating interactive content shouldn’t be a grind. **With the quiz maker from [Riddle.com](https://www.riddle.com?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pluginpage)**, it’s not. Build quizzes, polls, surveys, mini-games, and more - **25 content types**, zero coding, no stress.

Whether you’re looking to **boost engagement**, keep your audience around longer, or **turn attention into leads**, Riddle delivers. Plus, our **AI tools** help you generate quiz ideas—or entire experiences—in seconds. From top-of-funnel fun to conversion-ready lead forms, Riddle is your end-to-end engagement engine.

= Turn Clicks into Customers =

Riddle isn’t just a crowd-pleaser—it’s a **lead-gen powerhouse**. Capture unlimited responses and push them straight into your favorite tools: ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp, or any of 7,500+ integrations.

Want more buzz? Add a **leaderboard**, kick off a **contest**, and give your audience a reason to stay, play, and share.

= But Don’t Just Take Our Word for It =

> “Riddle’s impact on engagement has been remarkable, with 65.8% of site visitors initiating engagement with our interactive content.”  
>  — Riczer Desvaristes, Fiesta Bowl

> “Riddle helps our Children’s Interactive team to quickly create engaging content that provides compelling data insights about our audience.”  
>  — Derek Harvie, BBC

> “Our Tate Kids audience loves interactive content like Riddle’s quizzes. Our games and quizzes generate half our traffic and 22% higher time on site.”  
>  — Zoe Smith, Tate Modern

= Why Riddle? Because Clunky Tools Kill Conversions =

- **Ridiculously easy** – No learning curve. You’ll be live in minutes.
- **Built-in AI** – Generate ideas or full quizzes from a topic or URL.
- **Mini-games** – Sudoku, slot machines, wheel of fortune & more—great for giveaways and email collection.
- **Custom everything** – Fonts, colors, buttons, CSS. Own your look.
- **White-label ready** – Add your logo, remove ours.
- **Branching logic** – Personalize every experience.
- **Smart lead forms** – 18 field types. Drag. Drop. Done.
- **Seamless integrations** – 7,500+ tools via API, webhook, Zapier, and more.
- **Media-rich builder** – Drop in images, GIFs, videos, audio—plus built-in Giphy & YouTube search.

= Built for WordPress Pros =

Riddle plugs right into Gutenberg with a custom block—pick your quiz, embed it, and you’re off.

= Straightforward Pricing. No Surprises. =

Unlimited everything—leads, quizzes, completions—for just $59/month.  
🎁 Try it free for 14 days—no credit card needed.  
💸 30-day money-back guarantee.  
👉 [Check our pricing](https://www.riddle.com/pricing?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pluginpage)

= Reach out / Support =
Have a question about Riddle or online quizzes? We’d love to hear from you - you can reach us at <a href="mailto:hello@riddle.com?subject=Questions%20about%20the%20Riddle%20Wordpress%20plug-in">hello@riddle.com</a>. We try to respond in under ten minutes when we’re online in Europe (generally weekdays from 7am to 9pm GMT / 2am to 4pm EST).

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is it easy to create with Riddle? =

Absolutely! Riddle’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop builder lets anyone create engaging interactive content - like quizzes, polls, personality tests, score predictors, and even mini games - without any coding required.

You can also tap into our AI-powered creation tools to speed up content creation and brainstorming.

Looking to grow your email list or gather audience insights? Just add a fully customizable lead form - before results, mid-quiz, or wherever it fits best in the experience.

= How does your pricing work? =

We keep it straightforward - plans start at just $59/month and include unlimited usage. That means you can create as much content as you like, with no caps on quiz participants or the data and emails you collect.

Not quite ready to commit? No worries. Our free trial is fully unlocked - no credit card needed. And when you’re ready to subscribe, you’re still covered by our 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. You can also cancel anytime - no contracts, no hidden terms.

= Can I gather email addresses using Riddle? =

Absolutely. Riddle is designed to turn engagement into high-quality, qualified leads.

You can easily collect zero-party data—the valuable insights your audience shares willingly—and instantly route it to your favorite marketing tools like Mailchimp, HubSpot, Salesforce, ConvertKit, AWeber, and more. Use our direct integrations, or connect through Zapier, webhooks, or our flexible API for custom workflows.

You can even trigger automated email sequences based on quiz answers—perfect for building smart, personalized lead funnels that respond to each user’s interests and behaviors.

= Where can I learn more? =

Explore our [Help Center](https://www.riddle.com/help?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pluginpage) and [blog](https://www.riddle.com/blog?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pluginpage).

You’ll find step-by-step guides covering how to:

- Build high-performing content - quizzes, polls, surveys, and even mini-games like Sudoku, slot machines, and more
- Seamlessly embed fully responsive Riddles on your WordPress site
- Redirect users to custom URLs based on their quiz results
- Use logic jumps and flexible scoring to personalize each experience
- Create engaging contests, leaderboards, and competitive quizzes
- Integrate with your favorite CRMs and email marketing tools
- Unlock advanced developer features - custom scripts, API access, automation workflows, and beyond

**New to interactive content?**

Check out [Riddle Academy](https://www.riddle.com/academy?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pluginpage) - our free, on-demand course library covering everything from quiz design to lead generation best practices.

**For developers:**

- Browse real-world [code examples](https://www.riddle.com/examples?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pluginpage)
- Leverage our [flexible API](https://www.riddle.com/help/api?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pluginpage) and [webhooks](https://www.riddle.com/help/leads/send-leads-to-a-webhook?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pluginpage) to build tailored integrations

Still have questions? Drop us a line anytime at hello@riddle.com—we’re happy to help!

= Will this plugin slow down my website? =

No, we're bloggers ourselves - and hate anything that makes sites lag.

= What do I need to use this plugin? =

To use the plugin, you'll need:
- WordPress version 4.0 or higher
- An internet connection (Riddle content is served via [www.riddle.com](https://www.riddle.com?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pluginpage))

= Which PHP version is required? =

We support PHP 7.4 and above. If you're on an older version, just shoot us an email at [hello@riddle.com](mailto:hello@riddle.com) - we’ll be happy to help you get up and running.

== Screenshots ==
1. Connect your Riddle.com account with just a few clicks.
2. View your Riddle 1.0 & 2.0 content, switch between your projects.
3. Grab a shortcode to place your Riddle.com content anywhere you like.
4. Use the Riddle Gutenberg Block to add a Riddle to your blog post or pages.
5. The Gutenberg Block can work with the shortcode, the Riddle ID and even with the published Riddle link.
6. Example with Riddle Embed URL in the Gutenberg Block

== Changelog ==

= 4.7.4. =
* Tested plugin up to WordPress 6.9
* Made "2.0 Riddles" the default when visiting "My Riddles" plugin admin page (1.0 Riddles are now considered deprecated / legacy)

= 4.7.3 =
* Remove usage of PHP 8+ constructor promotion syntax

= 4.7.2 =
* Fixed Deprecation Notices (one plugin class used dynamic properties)

= 4.7.1 =
* Polished plugin readme and description
* Tested plugin up to WordPress 6.8

= 4.6.11 =
* Fixed a bug which prevented users from deactivating the plugin when not authenticated with the API
* Smaller text changes

= 4.6.10 =
* Fix: When deactivating the plugin the Riddle access token will be revoked and removed. When reactivating the plugin you need to reconnect.
* Smaller text changes: e.g. removing "new" label from 2.0 Riddles list

= 4.6.9 =
* Updated Riddle branding

= 4.6.8 =
* Tested plugin up to Wordpress 6.2.

= 4.6.7 =
* Renamed teams API endpoint to projects - same functionality as before.

= 4.6.5 =
* Super-Admins, Admins & Editors can now access the Riddle plugin in the Wordpress Admin

= 4.6.4 =
* Deprecated old Creator 1.0 API Access Tokens - now you need to reauthenticate to get Riddle shortcodes & embed new Riddles. (Existing embeds on Wordpress pages will *not* be affected and still work with both API versions.)
* Tested this plugin with Wordpress 6.1.1

= 4.6.3 =
* Fixed a bug which prevented new users from accessing 1.0 leaderboards
* Tested this plugin with Wordpress 6.1

= 4.6.2 =
* Tested this plugin with Wordpress 6.0.3
* Extended access token functionality; now you can see & remove all the tokens + their usages/origins in the creator
* Made sure that disconnecting the current access token always works (e.g. if another user revokes access inside Riddle.com)

= 4.6.1 =
* Fixed a small bug which prevented the auth dialogue from succeeding

= 4.6.0 =
* Overhauled the plugin and it now works with Riddles from Creator 1.2 and 2.0 simultaneously

= 4.5.7 =
* Tested this plugin up to Wordpress 5.9

= 4.5.6 =
* Fixed a leaderboard bug which allowed users to send "wrong" data

= 4.5.5 =
* Fixed a leaderboard display bug when working with Dropdowns

= 4.5.4 =
* Tested the plugin with Wordpress 5.7

= 4.5.2 =
* Fixed a bug which occured when entering wrong credentials on connect page

= 4.5.1 =
* Fixed a bug that prevented some users from using our plug-in

= 4.5 =
* Redesign of our plugin - with our new design it's much easier to use and navigate through our plugin

= 4.4 =
* Made it even easier to create leaderboards: Leads Management + overall improved UX in the leaderboard creator

= 4.3.7 =
* Bugfix: Added new PHP class that enables you to store leads in the DB

= 4.3.6 =
* Warning: if you want to retain your existing leader board entries follow the following guide for upgrading. Do not use the automatic update: <https://www.riddle.com/docs/creators/upgrading-the-riddle-wordpress-plugin-manually>

= 4.3.5 =
* All leaderboard leads get saved in the database now
* This version enables all customers to migrate old leads automatically to the Wordpress Database (if installed via File Manager / FTP)

= 4.3.4 =
* Replaced old screenshots of the old Riddle Creator v1.0 with screenshots of the new Riddle Creator v1.2

= 4.3 =
* We love it - our leaderboard feature has been super popular with the Riddle community.
* Either display some (or all) leaderboard entries (ex. You can choose to display the top 10 entries)
* Multiple entries: your audience can take your quiz multiple times. If they enter the same email address, you can total up all their scores - then rank the leaderboard by score totals.
* Leaderboard columns are more flexible now and you can customise the column header text.
* Option to add or remove a quiz leaderboard header image.
* New sort options for the leaderboard:
    * Sort by score %, then time (recommended)
    * Sort by score, then time
    * Sort by score % only
    * Sort by score only

= 4.2.5 =
Vital bugfixes for our leaderboard creation extension & gutenberg block.
* enqueue riddle gutenberg block & styles to avoid warnings
* leaderboard: user can't be inserted twice by reloading the page
* Smaller code fixes & changes to improve the plugin overall

= 4.2.0 =
* Added leaderboard integration: Create & customize your own leaderboard inside Wordpress and display it on any site with a shortcode

= 4.1.3 =
* Removed special PHP structures (return types: type-hinting) which prevented some users from using our plugin

= 4.1.2 =
* Our plugin plays much more nicely with other plugins than before. You should find that it’s compatible with your other plugins now.
* We’re speed & efficiency geeks – and have put extra effort into enhancing our already fast plugin. Your quizzes will load even faster on your site - hurrah!

= 4.1.1 =
* Fixed a bug that prohibited the plugin to work with certain exotic themes

= 4.1 =
* Upgraded our plugin to the new Riddle API Version 2.0. You will need to use our new API tokens to connect the plugin to Riddle. These changes enhance the plugin’s security and will also make future enhancements easier.
* Updated the help documentation inside the plugin

= 4.0.1 =
* Fixed a nasty bug that affected our plugin if the Yoast SEO plugin was installed. Since we love Yoast so much, we fixed this really fast.
= 4.0 =
* Added the ability to add Riddles as Gutenberg Block
* Improved Authentication
* Removed the ability to create quizzes inside the Wordpress Admin area as this was causing issues with a lot of Wordpress Installations. Please go to <a href="https://www.riddle.com/">www.riddle.com</a> to create content.
* Added the ability to change teams in the My Riddle view. Previously selecting a team was not possible inside the plugin.

