I created a couple of posts that demonstrated how to make a Wordpress Guestbook. Some of you might have found it a bit daunting, so here’s a plugin that will do everything for you!
Plugin Name: Guestbook Generator
Description: Generates a guestbook for Wordpress blogs. Once activated, click on Options > Guestbook Generator.
Version: 0.8
Author: Andrew dela Serna
Notice: Compatible only with Wordpress 2.1. Support for older versions will continue but updates/upgrades will be focused on the newest versions of Wordpress. Scroll down to download Version 0.7 which is designed for Wordress 2.0.X.
Features:
1. No files to edit. Just upload the plugin, activate it then run the generator.
2. Guestbook template seamlessly integrates with your current theme.
3. When changing themes, simply run the generator to create the necessary files.
4. Like a true-blue guestbook, entries are arranged from newest to oldest.
5. Remember the time when guestbooks were the “in” thing? Hopefully this plugin will bring back the ol’ days. Hehe.
Installation:
1. Download the plugin from http://www.alleba.com/blog/wp-downloads/guestbook-generator.zip. If you don’t want paged comments, download this one instead.
2. Extract and upload the contents of the archive to ‘yourserver.com/wp-content/plugins/guestbook-generator/’
3. Login to your Wordpress admin panel and browse to the Plugins section.
4. Activate the Guestbook Generator plugin.
5. Go to Options > Guestbook Generator to create your guestbook.
6. That’s it!
On a side note, if you already followed my instructions from my previous posts, you have to delete your current guestbook page and guestbook template files (guestbook.php, guestcomments.php) for the plugin to work. However, I suggest that you stick to your guestbook if you already have a lot of people who signed it. You may use this plugin if you’re switching themes.
I have tested Guestbook Generator on a lot of themes. Some still required a little tweaking especially on the wording. You might want to check out my reloaded instructions if you decide to edit the files in the Theme Editor.
Lastly, since this is the initial release, I would love to hear your comments, complaints or suggestions. Hope you like it.
Update: There is an issue with the guestbook not being found/viewable right after generating it. I’ll fix this tomorrow. In the meantime, you can edit the guestbook and save it. That should do the trick.
0.2 Update: The above issue has been resolved and so far the plugin works perfectly in all the blogs I tested it on.
0.3 Update: Cleaned up some coding.
0.4 Update: Added better error handling. Reversed the order of comments from newest to oldest (Thanks Ulaan B.)
0.5 Update: Even more error handling. Noted issues with the older Default theme and K2 theme.
0.6 Update: Corrected to avoid errors with K2 theme.
0.7 Update: Fixed some replacement mechanisms that will avoid errors with any theme.
0.8 Update: Solved compatibility issues with Wordpress 2.1.
0.9 Update: Added paged comments functionality. Requires the Paged Comments plugin.
Version 0.7 for Wordpress 2.0.x
For those experiencing problems with chmoding your theme folder, please download this version (Wordpress 2.0.x)
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June 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Hi
I tested your plugin and found it wonderful.
But is there any option to moderate entries?
Sometimes it creates spam..
June 26th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
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July 14th, 2009 at 7:15 am
how i can incorporate my guessbook in a page already created ???
July 16th, 2009 at 5:11 am
thanks!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:45 am
Hi! Nice plugin dude!
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:15 am
Wish it had capcha type thingy to keep spammers out.
September 7th, 2009 at 4:48 am
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September 11th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
this thing gets spammed constantly…is that a common problem?
September 23rd, 2009 at 10:50 pm
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October 14th, 2009 at 10:32 am
hey
i just uploaded all the files from your guestbook-template. but now it says “The required template files were not found in your current theme. Guestbook cannot be generated.”. I now copied the index.php, like you said some posts before and pasted the single.php in the guestbook plugin folder… but it still does no work.. can you tell me why?
November 4th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Hi…great plugin, but I can’t get the comments to reverse. I tried the (reverse array) code and it still does not work.
If you or anyone here can help me with this it would be much appreicated.
Thanks
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November 7th, 2009 at 10:14 am
hey hey
i had the plugin working but now it doesnt work to write in the guestbook….there are no fields at all…..
what is wrong????
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November 17th, 2009 at 12:15 am
Love the plug-in (ima WP noob tho) how can I mod the form itself to add fields?
November 25th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
I’m getting this when I try to set up my guest book.
estbook Generator
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December 4th, 2009 at 8:27 am
How can i delete the Guestbook. If i delete the plugin, the link at home page not be deleted ?
December 21st, 2009 at 10:15 am
I added the Guestbook but when someone signs the guestbook they get 404 – PAGE NOT FOUND error if you go back to the guestbook page the message was posted but still get error message which will probably cause people to double/triple post same messages…
January 10th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Hello there,
I believe I installed your Guestbook on my website and accidentally deleted the plugin. The Guestbook was fantastic and did what I wanted, I have tried on numerous occassions to re-install the plugin and start again, but nothing is being displayed on the page and it keeps brining up statements saying things already exist. For example:
Guestbook Template Already Exists!
Guestbook Comments Template Already Exists!
Guestbook Page Already Exists!
I have deleted the Guestbook page, removed guetbook.php and guestcomments.php from the directory and deleted the plugin from the wp admin panel – then downloaded the plugin again and tried to generate another guestbook – but I keep getting stuck.
I am relatively new at WP and would appreciate a minute of your time to help me on this matter.
If you can, please converse with me via my email address at davidbowen1@yahoo.co.uk.
Thank you for your time.
Kind regards,
Dave
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February 9th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Hi,
This Guestbook seems to be exactly what I’m looking for.
I need to enter the details from a previous Guestbook, into this one. I’m happy doing this, but then the dates, etc. will be incorrect.
Is there a way to amend this once it’s been input?
Thanks,
Spencer
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:36 am
how can I mod the form itself to add fields?