Free
Fit check
Great for
Trade associations and chambers of commerce
Local media running public votes
Economic development organisations
Maker communities
Know before you buy
- Check Common Ninja's current free plan view limits before using it on a busy page.
- Make sure your Squarespace plan lets you add code blocks.
- Try the editor demo on the vendor page before committing.
Version7.1
SetupEasy
Overview
Common Ninja's Coolest Thing Made In Contest Builder runs a public, bracket-style vote to find the best locally made product. Products go head to head over multiple rounds, winners advance automatically (or manually if you prefer), and a champion view highlights the final winner. It embeds on a Squarespace page like any other Common Ninja widget.
What you get
- Multi-round head-to-head voting with automatic or manual winner advancement
- Classic, 2-area and 4-area bracket layouts
- Voting schedules, vote limits and one-vote-per-user controls
- Product profiles with image, name, description, website and video
- Optional voter registration to collect names and email addresses
- Space for rules, prizes and participant information, plus branding controls
Who it suits
Trade bodies, chambers of commerce, local newspapers and radio stations, economic development groups and maker communities running an annual public vote. It is a niche tool; if you just want a general bracket, Common Ninja's Bracket Maker covers that.
Honest limits
- Running a public contest is real work: you still need entrants, a schedule and promotion. If you collect voter emails, make sure your privacy notice covers it.
- It is an externally hosted embed, so it loads from Common Ninja's servers rather than from Squarespace.
- The free plan has monthly view limits; once a busy page passes the cap the widget can stop showing until you upgrade or the month resets.
- You need a Squarespace plan that lets you add code blocks.
How it is delivered
Sign up for a free Common Ninja account, build the widget in their visual editor, then copy the embed code from the Add to Website tab and paste it into a Squarespace code block. There is nothing to install on Squarespace itself and no files to download. The free plan is ongoing; paid Common Ninja plans are billed by Common Ninja and raise view limits and unlock extra features.
Related guide: Squarespace marketing plugins and the Squarespace plugins hub.
Common Ninja's Coolest Thing Made In Contest Builder runs a public, bracket-style vote to find the best locally made product. Products go head to head over multiple rounds, winners advance automatically (or manually if you prefer), and a champion view highlights the final winner. It embeds on a Squarespace page like any other Common Ninja widget.
What you get: multi-round head-to-head voting with automatic or manual winner advancement; classic, 2-area and 4-area bracket layouts; voting schedules, vote limits and one-vote-per-user controls; product profiles with image, name, description, website and video; optional voter registration to collect names and email addresses; space for rules, prizes and participant information, plus branding controls.
Who it suits: Trade bodies, chambers of commerce, local newspapers and radio stations, economic development groups and maker communities running an annual public vote. It is a niche tool; if you just want a general bracket, Common Ninja's Bracket Maker covers that.
Honest limits: Running a public contest is real work: you still need entrants, a schedule and promotion. If you collect voter emails, make sure your privacy notice covers it. It is an externally hosted embed, so it loads from Common Ninja's servers rather than from Squarespace. The free plan has monthly view limits; once a busy page passes the cap the widget can stop showing until you upgrade or the month resets. You need a Squarespace plan that lets you add code blocks.
Setup follows the usual Common Ninja routine: build it in their visual editor, paste one line of embed code into a Squarespace code block, and any later edits update on your site automatically. A free plan is available, with paid tiers for higher view limits and extra features.
What you get: multi-round head-to-head voting with automatic or manual winner advancement; classic, 2-area and 4-area bracket layouts; voting schedules, vote limits and one-vote-per-user controls; product profiles with image, name, description, website and video; optional voter registration to collect names and email addresses; space for rules, prizes and participant information, plus branding controls.
Who it suits: Trade bodies, chambers of commerce, local newspapers and radio stations, economic development groups and maker communities running an annual public vote. It is a niche tool; if you just want a general bracket, Common Ninja's Bracket Maker covers that.
Honest limits: Running a public contest is real work: you still need entrants, a schedule and promotion. If you collect voter emails, make sure your privacy notice covers it. It is an externally hosted embed, so it loads from Common Ninja's servers rather than from Squarespace. The free plan has monthly view limits; once a busy page passes the cap the widget can stop showing until you upgrade or the month resets. You need a Squarespace plan that lets you add code blocks.
Setup follows the usual Common Ninja routine: build it in their visual editor, paste one line of embed code into a Squarespace code block, and any later edits update on your site automatically. A free plan is available, with paid tiers for higher view limits and extra features.
What it does
- Head-to-head product voting
- Automatic round advancement
- Voting schedules and limits
- Voter registration and lead capture
- Champion view for the winner
Full specifications
Specifications
Squarespace Version
7.1
Key Features
Head-to-head product voting
Automatic round advancement
Voting schedules and limits
Voter registration and lead capture
Champion view for the winner
Automatic round advancement
Voting schedules and limits
Voter registration and lead capture
Champion view for the winner
Best for
Trade associations and chambers of commerce
Local media running public votes
Economic development organisations
Maker communities
Local media running public votes
Economic development organisations
Maker communities
Setup Difficulty
Easy
Considerations
Check common ninja's current free plan view limits before using it on a busy page.
Make sure your squarespace plan lets you add code blocks.
Try the editor demo on the vendor page before committing.
Make sure your squarespace plan lets you add code blocks.
Try the editor demo on the vendor page before committing.
FAQs
FAQs
What is the Coolest Thing Made In Contest Builder?
It is a bracket-style public voting widget for competitions that pit locally made products against each other over several rounds until one winner remains.
How do I add it to Squarespace?
Build it in Common Ninja's editor, then paste one line of embed code into a Squarespace code block. Later edits in the Common Ninja dashboard update on your site automatically.
Is it free?
There is a free plan with monthly view limits. Paid tiers raise the view limits and unlock extra features, so check Common Ninja's pricing page before using it on a busy page.
Do winners advance automatically?
Yes, winners can advance automatically based on votes. You can also manage rounds, matchups and dates manually.
Can I stop people voting repeatedly?
Yes. You can set voting limits, one-vote-per-user rules and validation options to reduce duplicate votes.
Can it collect voter details?
Yes. You can require visitors to register before voting and collect names and email addresses. Make sure your privacy notice covers this.