=== Leaderboarded === Contributors: caspii Tags: leaderboard, gamification, real-time leaderboard, competition, sales leaderboard Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.9 Stable tag: 1.3 Requires PHP: 7.2 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Embed beautiful, animated real-time leaderboards into any WordPress post or page. No coding required. == Description == **Turn your WordPress site into a competitive hub — in under 5 minutes.** Leaderboarded is the easiest way to embed a live, animated leaderboard into any WordPress post or page. Just paste a shortcode and your leaderboard appears, fully hosted and automatically updated in real-time. No coding, no database setup, no headaches. Whether you're running a sales competition, a team challenge, or a gamified community — Leaderboarded gives you a professional leaderboard that people actually want to look at. = Why Leaderboarded? = Most teams track performance in spreadsheets that nobody checks. Leaderboarded turns that data into something visual, competitive, and motivating — embedded right where your audience already is. **Real-time updates.** When you change a score on Leaderboarded.com, your embedded leaderboard updates automatically. No page refresh needed. No manual re-publishing. **Beautiful out of the box.** Animated rankings, multiple themes, and customizable colors make your leaderboard look polished without any design work. **Mobile-friendly management.** Update scores from your phone, tablet, or laptop. The admin interface works on any device. **Multiple leaderboard types.** Choose between individual leaderboards, team leaderboards, and click counters — whatever fits your use case. **Dead simple to embed.** One shortcode is all it takes: `[leaderboarded token="your-token"]`. If you can paste text, you can embed a leaderboard. = Perfect For = * Sales team performance tracking * Employee recognition and competitions * Fundraising campaigns and progress trackers * Training and certification leaderboards * Community challenges and contests * Any ranking or scoring you want to make visible and engaging = How It Works = 1. Install the Leaderboarded plugin 2. Create a leaderboard on [Leaderboarded.com](https://leaderboarded.com/) (requires a PRO plan) 3. Copy the shortcode from the "Share" menu 4. Paste it into any post or page — done Your leaderboard is hosted on Leaderboarded.com and embedded via a secure iframe. That means fast loading, zero server load on your WordPress installation, and automatic updates whenever you change scores. = Requires a PRO Plan = Embedding leaderboards into WordPress requires a [PRO plan on Leaderboarded.com](https://leaderboarded.com/pricing/). Setup takes under 5 minutes and you can start with a free trial. == Screenshots == 1. A live leaderboard embedded directly in a WordPress post == Frequently Asked Questions == = Does this plugin work without a Leaderboarded.com account? = No. This plugin embeds leaderboards that are hosted and managed on [Leaderboarded.com](https://leaderboarded.com/). You'll need to create an account there and upgrade to a PRO plan to use the WordPress embedding feature. = Is this a paid feature? = Yes. Embedding leaderboards into WordPress requires a [PRO plan on Leaderboarded.com](https://leaderboarded.com/pricing/). You can create and share leaderboards for free — the WordPress embed is a PRO feature. = How do I create my first leaderboard and get the shortcode? = Everything starts on Leaderboarded.com: 1. [Create a leaderboard here](https://leaderboarded.com/) 2. Add your participants and scores 3. Click the "Share" button at the top of your leaderboard 4. Click "Embed on a website" 5. Copy the shortcode — it will look like `[leaderboarded token="rvfafgignlr"]` = How do I add the shortcode to a WordPress post or page? = Once the plugin is installed and activated: 1. Open the post or page you want to edit 2. Add a new block and type "/" to open the block picker 3. Select "Shortcode" from the list 4. Paste your shortcode — for example: `[leaderboarded token="rvfafgignlr"]` 5. Save your post — the leaderboard will appear immediately = Do scores update automatically? = Yes. Scores update in real-time without any page refresh. When you update a score, add a new participant, or change colors on Leaderboarded.com, your embedded leaderboard reflects those changes automatically. Your visitors always see the current standings. = What types of leaderboards can I embed? = You can embed three types of boards: * **Individual leaderboards** — rank people by score * **Team leaderboards** — rank groups or departments * **Click counters** — track votes, nominations, or button presses = Can I customize how the leaderboard looks? = Yes. Leaderboarded.com offers multiple themes and custom color options. All visual changes you make there are reflected automatically in your embedded leaderboard. = How do I update scores after embedding? = Log in to [Leaderboarded.com](https://leaderboarded.com/) and update your leaderboard there. Changes appear in your embedded WordPress leaderboard in real-time — no need to edit your post or touch the shortcode. = I have a question or need help = Email us at [hi@leaderboarded.com](mailto:hi@leaderboarded.com) — we're happy to help. = How do I uninstall the plugin? = Deactivate and delete the plugin from the WordPress Plugins screen. Your leaderboards on Leaderboarded.com are unaffected. == Changelog == = 1.3 = * Rebranded plugin display name to Leaderboarded * Added admin bar links to edit embedded leaderboards directly on Leaderboarded.com * Added activation notice to guide new users * Improved SEO copy and expanded FAQ = 1.2 = * Rebranded to Leaderboarded.com * Added `[leaderboarded]` shortcode (the legacy `[keepthescore]` shortcode still works) = 1.1 = * Removed scrollbar = 1.0 = * Plugin released.