A quiz with no response is just text on a screen. A good test plugin collects email, segments the audience, and keeps visitors engaged for over 30 seconds. A bad one loads the page with extra scripts and annoys users with autoplay.

This collection features 9 tools for WordPress: from fully free to premium all-in-one solutions with analytics, paywall access, and branching logic. Each one has been verified for relevance in 2026: versions, prices, and support status are accurate according to official pages. Below is an honest picture without marketing noise.

For each plugin: use case, strengths, limitations, price, and link to the official page.

💡 Quick overview:

• First test in 5 minutes: from plugin installation to publishing the shortcode on a page
• Question types, scoring, timer, email collection, and integrations, how to choose an engine for your task
• Comparison table of 9 tools at the beginning of the article: price, question formats, key features
• Protecting results: social lock, paywall, or subscription form, what actually works
• Analytics after launch: which plugins provide reports, CSV export, and Google Analytics integration

Comparison table

1. Quiz Cat

A builder from Fatcat Apps designed for viral mechanics and quick start. You assemble a trivia quiz or knowledge test through drag-and-drop, insert it with a shortcode into any page. The interface is minimalist: fewer settings than QSM, but also a lower entry barrier.

In practice, Quiz Cat wins where speed of launch matters. The free version covers basic scenarios: multiple choice, scoring, restart. Pro adds personality tests, weighted answers, email collection, and integration with Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, ConvertKit via Zapier. Plus Facebook Pixel for tracking conversions.

Pros:

• Drag-and-drop builder, test assembled in 5 minutes
• Free version on wordpress.org with unlimited number of tests
• Pro: email capture and integrations with 8 email services
• Lightweight: scripts load only on pages with the test

Cons:

• Only 3 formats in Lite, personality and weighted only in Pro
• No timer and leaderboards even in premium version
• CSV export and analytics locked in Pro

Price: Lite, free, Pro, from $49/year, Quiz Cat on WordPress.org

2. Quiz and Survey Master

The most feature-rich engine in the collection. Supports multiple choice, true/false, open-ended answers, dropdowns, checkboxes, and fill-in-the-blank, more than eight formats. Native Gutenberg block, drag-and-drop builder, and 18+ design themes turn it into an all-in-one tool.

The main advantage in practice is result customization. The plugin creates different pages depending on the score: one outcome for a "C student," another for an "A student." Template variables insert the user's name directly into the button text or question. The Pro version adds matching pairs, radio grid, and checkbox grid.

Pros:

• 8+ question types, including fill-in-the-blank and essay
• Different result pages for different performance levels
• Free version covers most needs of an average site
• Leaderboards, timers, and progress bars out of the box

Cons:

• Pro is the most expensive subscription in the collection
• Interface is overloaded: a beginner takes longer to master than HD Quiz
• Some important features (funnel analytics, reporting) locked in Pro

Price: Lite, free, Pro, $229/year, Quiz and Survey Master on WordPress.org | Pro version on developer's website

3. ARI Stream Quiz

A builder from ARI Soft with an emphasis on viral distribution and lead generation. Two modes, trivia and personality, both with multiple choice and image uploads for questions. Supports page reload between questions: each question change is a new page view and a new ad load.

From experience, ARI Stream Quiz is best suited for content sites that earn from advertising. Sharing results to Facebook, X, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and VKontakte is built in. Integration with Make.com, Zapier, Mailchimp, and MailerLite covers email marketing needs. Important note: as of February 2026, the Pro version is de facto unavailable, payment on the site does not work. The free version on wordpress.org is updated and fully functional.

Pros:

• Multi-page tests with browser reload, increased ad impressions
• 9 integrations with email services, Zapier, and Make.com
• CSV export, statistics, and charts in the admin panel
• AJAX loading, no conflicts with caching plugins

Cons:

• Pro version unavailable for purchase since February 2026
• Fewer question types than QSM or Quiz Maker
• Interface sometimes overloaded with technical options

Price: Lite, free (wordpress.org), Pro, unavailable, ARI Stream Quiz on WordPress.org

4. Modal Survey

A plugin with an emphasis on visuals: bar and pie charts, parallax effects, animation in graphs. Survey results look not like a dry table, but like interactive infographics: the user sees percentages, colors, and motion.

Modal Survey wins where design customization matters. Font, spacing, border, and background of each element are customizable without CSS. Conditional rules trigger the test in response to user action: when attempting to close the tab or after scrolling to a specified percentage.

Pros:

• Charts with animation and parallax effects
• Conditional rules: test triggers on action (scroll, exit-intent)
• Built-in color themes, mobile-friendly
• Test expiration: quiz with timer until a specific date

Cons:

• Only through CodeCanyon, no version on wordpress.org
• Setup interface partially translated, main documentation in English
• Price above average for a plugin without a free entry point

Price: $44 one-time, includes 12 months of support and updates, Modal Survey on CodeCanyon | Official Modal Survey website

5. Opinion Stage

A marketing all-in-one: tests, polls, and surveys in one package. Integrates with Elementor and Gutenberg through separate blocks, supports API, Webhook, and native partner integrations. AI question generation speeds up test creation to a couple of minutes: you set the topic, the engine picks the structure.

In practice, Opinion Stage meets the needs of businesses where tests are part of the marketing funnel. White label allows you to remove mentions of the platform and insert your own logo. The analytics panel shows conversion for each test separately. Downsides: Pro is a subscription, not a one-time purchase, and the free version leaves Opinion Stage branding.

Pros:

• AI-generated tests and library of ready-made templates
• API, Webhook, native integrations with marketing automation
• White label and logo replacement in Pro
• Export all data to CSV/XLS

Cons:

• Pro is a subscription, not a one-time purchase
• In the free version, Opinion Stage branding cannot be removed
• More complex than HD Quiz to start: more settings, higher entry barrier

Price: Lite, free, Pro, from $19/month, Opinion Stage on WordPress.org | Pro version on official website

6. Quiz Maker

A plugin from AYS with seven question types: text, number, date, multiple choice, dropdown, fill-in-the-blank, and matching. You create a bank of 100 questions and set up random selection, say, 20 per run. The test never repeats. Answers are graded automatically, each question is assigned a passing score.

In practice, it stands out for its built-in time window system: the test is available only within a specified date range. Convenient for exams, certification, and contests with deadlines. After completion, the user can be redirected to a page with a certificate or promotional offer.

Pros:

• 7 question types, bank of up to 100 questions, random selection
• Time windows for test access
• Automatic grading and redirect after completion
• Free version on wordpress.org with a good feature set

Cons:

• Design of test creation interface inferior to Modal Survey
• No social lock (share-to-view-results)
• CSV export only in Pro

Price: Lite, free, Pro, $49 one-time, Quiz Maker on WordPress.org | Pro version on AYS Pro

7. HD Quiz

The only completely free tool in the collection: no Pro, no premium tiers. Supports uploading images and GIFs for questions, tooltip hints, answer animation, and timer. Questions are drawn from a common pool, each run assembles a unique set. The "Select All That Apply" type allows marking multiple correct answers.

From experience, HD Quiz is the choice for those who don't want to spend money. Social lock is built in: to see the result, the user shares the test on social media. Pagination and translations work out of the box. But there's no analytics and exports, for business scenarios this is not enough.

Pros:

• Completely free, no Pro tiers
• Images and GIFs in questions and answers
• Social lock: result opens after repost
• Question pool, random set on each run

Cons:

• No data export and analytics
• No personality tests, only classic quiz with points
• Fewer question types than Quiz and Survey Master

Price: Free, $0, HD Quiz on WordPress.org

8. Advisor Quiz

The only plugin in the collection that doesn't just ask questions, but recommends a product based on answers. The user takes the test, the system matches answers with filters and provides a personalized recommendation: product, service, or content page.

This mechanic works in eCommerce and on affiliate sites: instead of "buy X," "we picked X for your profile." Advisor Quiz supports three layouts (presentation, grid, minimalist) and allows inserting your own CSS and JavaScript for fine customization. Dependent questions make the test non-linear: the answer to the first step determines which question to ask next.

Pros:

• Product or content recommendation based on answers, ideal for eCommerce
• 3 display layouts, custom CSS and JS
• Dependent questions: branching logic without additional plugins
• User segmentation by interests and characteristics

Cons:

• Only CodeCanyon, no free version
• No social lock and CSV export
• Overkill for a simple quiz, take HD Quiz

Price: $39 one-time, includes 12 months of support, Advisor Quiz on CodeCanyon

9. Viral Quiz Maker

OnionBuzz, aka Viral Quiz Maker, builds quizzes in two formats, trivia and personality, with a focus on competition between participants. The built-in leaderboard shows who scored the most points and motivates taking the test again.

Leaderboard is an underrated retention mechanic. The user returns to beat a rival, and you get an additional ad impression (AdSense, banner, or your own code) and another chance to collect email through a Mailchimp form. The result is locked until the user shares, classic social lock.

Pros:

• Leaderboard with scores of all participants
• Social lock: result opens after repost
• Integration with Mailchimp and AdSense
• Shortcode and custom post type for insertion into any theme

Cons:

• Only 2 test types, trivia and personality
• No free version, only purchase on CodeCanyon
• Inferior to ARI Stream Quiz in number of email integrations

Price: $35 one-time on CodeCanyon, Viral Quiz Maker on CodeCanyon

A short video overview of the top five test plugins for WordPress: installation, question types, frontend examples, and honest remarks on each tool. In 10 minutes, you get a complete picture, from simple HD Quiz to the all-in-one Quiz and Survey Master.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a trivia test and a personality test?

Trivia tests knowledge and awards points for correct answers. Personality has no "correct" options: each answer adds weight to one of the profiles, and at the end the system shows which personality type the user is closer to. From the collection, both formats are supported by Quiz Cat (Pro), as well as ARI Stream Quiz, Viral Quiz Maker, and Opinion Stage.

Can you collect email through a free plugin?

Yes, but with limitations. HD Quiz blocks the result until the user shares the page, this is indirect collection through social traffic, but you don't get email. Quiz and Survey Master in the free version allows adding an email field before starting the test. Opinion Stage in Lite collects addresses but leaves its branding. Direct email capture without branding is only in Pro versions of Quiz Cat, Quiz and Survey Master, and Opinion Stage.

Which plugin to choose if the budget is zero?

HD Quiz is the only completely free tool without reservations. If you need analytics, add Quiz and Survey Master (Lite): the free version covers most needs of an average site, including CSV export. Quiz Maker from AYS is a third free option with a question bank and time windows. ARI Stream Quiz in Lite provides integrations with email services that competitors don't have.

Are these plugins suitable for Elementor and Gutenberg?

All 9 plugins work via shortcode, you insert into any page, including Elementor, Gutenberg, Beaver Builder, and the classic editor. Opinion Stage and Quiz and Survey Master have separate blocks for Gutenberg. Modal Survey and Advisor Quiz support custom post types for direct insertion without shortcode. Quiz Cat offers a native Gutenberg block.

Which plugin is the lightest in terms of server load?

HD Quiz has minimal code volume, no external API calls, cached by standard plugins. Quiz Cat is also lightweight: scripts and styles load only on pages with the test. Quiz and Survey Master with active leaderboards and live reports loads the database harder: on cheap hosting it's better to enable query caching. Plugins from CodeCanyon (Viral Quiz Maker, Advisor Quiz, and Modal Survey) are on average heavier because they bring their own animation and chart libraries.

Do these plugins work with PHP 8.2+ and WordPress 6.7+?

Quiz and Survey Master, HD Quiz, Quiz Maker, Opinion Stage, and Quiz Cat are tested with WordPress 7.0 and PHP 8.2+. ARI Stream Quiz is updated for PHP 8.4, tested with WP 6.8.5. Plugins from CodeCanyon (Modal Survey, Advisor Quiz, and Viral Quiz Maker) check compatibility before purchase: some of them have not received updates since 2023-2024.

What to install in 2026

If the budget is limited, HD Quiz. Free, fast, with social lock and question pool. Need email integrations without cost, ARI Stream Quiz in Lite gives 9 connections to email services that no one has in the free segment.

For exams, certification, and complex grading logic, take Quiz and Survey Master: 8+ question types, time limits, different result pages. When speed of launch and simplicity matter, Quiz Cat is assembled in 5 minutes and doesn't load the site.

Working in eCommerce and want recommendations based on answers, Advisor Quiz with dependent questions and three output layouts is unmatched. For pure viral reach with a leaderboard, Viral Quiz Maker. And when you need visuals with animations and charts, Modal Survey or Opinion Stage.

Choose for your task, not someone else's rating. Test the free version, launch one quiz on live traffic and look at the audience response, that's the only way to understand which tool is yours.