HEXAM vs QuizFlow – AI-Powered Quiz Maker

HEXAM is a fast, secure and modern quiz and exam plugin for WordPress. Build engaging quizzes, graded exams, knowledge checks, surveys and online assessments in minutes — then drop them into any page or post with a block or shortcode. Whether you run an e-learning site, a membership community, a school or a corporate training portal, HEXAM gives you a professional quiz experience with zero configuration headaches. Version 2.0 is a complete, ground-up rewrite: a beautiful mobile-friendly frontend, a drag-and-drop question builder, real question types, scheduling, enrolment control, live scoring and per-quiz statistics — all following current WordPress security and coding best practices. Why choose HEXAM? Question bank — a central, reusable question library (with draft/pending/private/publish statuses and tags) that feeds any quiz. Add from bank & forking — drop bank questions into a quiz as read-only linked copies that stay in sync with the bank, or fork them into local, editable questions with one click. AI question generation (WordPress 7.0+) — describe the questions you need and let the WordPress AI Client draft them: straight into the quiz editor, or into the question bank as drafts for review. Works with any provider configured under Settings → Connectors. Modern quiz UI/UX — clean, responsive, accessible quizzes that look great on any device and adapt to light or dark mode. Drag-and-drop quiz builder — reorder questions by dragging, add or remove answers instantly, no page reloads. Real question types — single choice (radio), multiple choice (checkboxes) and open text answers. Two display modes — show every question in one list, or present them one-by-one as slides with a progress bar. Scheduling — set a start date (with a friendly “not started yet” notice) and a deadline for each quiz. Enrolment control — make a quiz public, restrict it to specific user roles, or limit it to named individual users. Automatic scoring — instant grading with an optional passing percentage, pass/fail messaging and a score meter. Negative marking (penalty for wrong answers) — optionally deduct a configurable percentage of a question’s points for each wrong answer (default 25%), just like real certification and competitive exams. Unanswered questions are never penalised, so guessing carries a genuine risk. Statistics dashboard — attempts, average score, best score, pass counts and every individual submission per quiz. Images in questions & answers — insert pictures straight from the WordPress media library into any question or answer option, with a live preview while you build. Gutenberg block + shortcode — insert any quiz with the “Hexam Quiz” block or the classic [hexam id=1] shortcode. CSV import with column mapping — bulk-create quizzes from a spreadsheet and map your own column names. Fully translatable (i18n) — every string is translation-ready, and every on-screen message is customisable per quiz. Secure by design — nonces, capability checks, prepared statements, and full input sanitisation / output escaping throughout. Safe upgrades — existing 1.x installs are automatically migrated to the new database structure on activation. Perfect for Online courses and e-learning (LMS-style knowledge checks) Schools, teachers and students Employee training and onboarding assessments Membership sites and communities Lead-generation quizzes and marketing Certification and practice exams Coming soon We are actively building the next generation of HEXAM. On the roadmap: Payment paywalls — sell access to premium quizzes and certification exams, with per-quiz pricing and coupons. Certificates — auto-issue downloadable PDF certificates when a learner passes. Randomised question subsets — draw a random subset of bank questions per attempt. Timed exams — countdown timers with auto-submit. Detailed analytics & CSV export — per-question breakdowns and exportable reports.

QuizFlow is an advanced AI-powered quiz builder and management system for WordPress. Built for educators, businesses, content creators, and training professionals who demand unlimited flexibility and enterprise-grade features. QuizFlow is completely free and always will be. That said, if you’d like to support the project and help us continue improving it, you can upgrade to QuizFlow Pro. The Pro version offers even more advanced features and enhanced functionality for those who need a more powerful solution. ✨ Upgrade to QuizFlow Pro to unlock premium features and priority support. Key Features: Visual Question Builder – Create quizzes with an intuitive page and question builder directly from the WordPress admin. Multiple Question Types – Support for various question formats to suit any assessment need. Template System – Choose from built-in templates (Default, Modern) or create your own custom templates. Shortcode Support – Embed quizzes anywhere with [quizflow], display archives with [quizflow_archive], or show single quiz posts with [quizflow_single]. Block Theme Compatible – Full support for WordPress block themes with custom archive and single post templates. Submission Tracking – Track and manage quiz submissions with a dedicated answer, individual responses, timestamps, and completion data. Timer Support – Add countdown timers to quizzes for timed assessments. AI Integration – Built-in AI capabilities for enhanced quiz analysis. KPI Dashboard – View key performance indicators and quiz statistics at a glance. Detailed Results – Process and display comprehensive quiz results for participants. Analysis – Deep analytics with performance metrics, insights, and reporting Leaderboard – Show quiz leaderboards to encourage competition. Session Management – Secure session handling for quiz-taking experiences. Auto Fraud Detection – Automatically flags suspicious submissions and cheating patterns Translation Ready – Fully translatable with included .pot file and Arabic translation. Full Customization – Branding options, difficulty settings, and flexible configurations. Admin Dashboard – Centralized management area with settings, quiz management, and about pages. License Key System – Built-in license key management for premium features and updates. Shortcodes: [quizflow id="POST_ID"] – Display a specific quiz. [quizflow_archive] – Display a quiz archive with filtering and statistics. [quizflow_single] – Display the current quiz post content. Upgrade to Pro: Want even more power? QuizFlow Pro takes your quizzes to the next level with premium features, advanced analytics, priority support, and automatic updates. Learn more → Core Capabilities 🤖 AI & Automation ChatGPT Question Builder 🤖 – AI generates questions from any topic or content AI Powered Question Generation ✨ – Auto-create multiple or single questions with options, hints, and correct answers Auto Fraud Detection 🛡️ – Automatically flags suspicious submissions and cheating patterns Smart Scheduling ⏰ – Schedule quizzes to open/close automatically 🛠️ Quiz Builder Powerful Drag and Drop Quiz Builder 🖱️ – Intuitive visual builder for easy quiz creation Hints 💡 – Add helpful hints to guide users through questions ⚡ Unlimited Scale Unlimited Quizzes & Questions ♾️ – No caps, ever Advanced Question Bank 🗄️ – Organize by categories, tags, and difficulty Import/Export 📤📥 – Bulk import questions, export results to CSV 🎨 Question Types & Media Multiple Question Formats 📝 – MCQs, True/False, single questions, flash cards Rich Media Support 🖼️🎥 – Question images, video questions, image answers Question Weighting ⚖️ – Assign custom points to questions and answers Randomization 🎲 – Shuffle questions and/or answers for each attempt 🎨 User Experience & Design Quiz Styles 🎨 – Full control over width, height, colors, backgrounds RTL Language Support 🌍 – Perfect for Arabic, Hebrew, and right-to-left languages Multi-Page Quizzes 📄📄 – Break long assessments into manageable sections Popup & Widget Quizzes 🎯 – Embed anywhere with shortcodes Styles Preview 👁️ – See changes in real-time before publishing 🔒 Security & Access Control Password Protection 🔐 – Lock quizzes with custom passwords User Login Required 👤 – Restrict to registered users only Copy Protection 🚫📋 – Prevent content theft and copying Track Users 👣 – Monitor individual user activity and progress 🏆 Results & Engagement Leaderboards 🏅 – Live rankings to drive competition Results with Charts 📊 – Visual analytics for performance tracking Conditional Results 🎭 – Show different outcomes based on scores Certificates 🎓📜 – Auto-generate completion certificates Custom Result Text ✍️ – Personalized feedback based on percentage scores Results Sheet 📋 – Detailed breakdown of every submission 📧 Communication & Data Email Automation 📬 – Send results to users and notifications to admins User Data Collection 📝 – Custom fields to gather additional information User Location Tracking 📍 – Geographic insights on quiz takers Frontend Statistics 📈 – Public or private stats dashboards User Dashboard 🖥️ – Personal hub for participants to view history 🔗 Integrations Educare Integration Ready 🔌 – Seamless compatibility with Educare – Students & Result Management System 🚀 Advanced Features Chained Quizzes ⛓️ – Link multiple quizzes together sequentially Flash Card Mode 🗂️ – Study mode for learning and memorization Required Questions ❗ – Force completion of critical items Frontend Quiz Request 🙋 – Users can request new quizzes Custom Attributes 🏷️ – Add metadata and custom fields Full Email Configuration ⚙️📧 – SMTP and notification customization ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ 🚀 LET’S BUILD SOMETHING NEXT LEVEL TOGETHER! 🚀 ║ ╠══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣ ║ ║ ║ We’re packing almost ALL premium features into our FREE ║ ║ version because we believe in empowering creators first. ║ ║ ║ ║ 💎 Ready to unlock the full power? ║ ║ Upgrade to QuizFlow Pro and let’s support each other ║ ║ on this incredible journey! ║ ║ ║ ║ 🤝 Together, we’re redefining what’s possible. ║ ║ ║ ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ External services This plugin connects to API services provided by FixBD (https://fixbd.com): FixBD AI API – Quiz Question Generation When you use the AI quiz generation feature, the plugin sends the following data: Your selected quiz topic Requested number of questions Your website domain name (to verify user) Server IP address (to verify user) This data is transmitted via POST request to FixBD AI only when you explicitly click the “Generate with AI” button in the quiz editor. The AI service returns generated quiz questions, answers, and explanations to be imported into your quiz. FixBD License API – License Key Validation When you enter a license key in the plugin settings, the plugin sends the following data: License key entered Your website domain name Server IP address This data is transmitted via POST request to FixBD license API to verify the license validity and activation status. The service returns license status (active/inactive), expiration date, and feature access permissions. This verification occurs: (a) when you first enter/save a license key, (b) periodically to check license status (weekly), and (c) when validating feature access. These services are provided by “FixBD”: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy Use of these services is optional: – Use of this AI feature is optional. The plugin functions fully without it for manually created quizzes. – The license validation is only required for premium features – core plugin functions work without a license key