The GamiPress – Badgr integration (often referred to as an “add-on”) is a technical bridge that connects your WordPress gamification system with the Open Badges infrastructure. This allows badges earned on your site to be verifiable and portable across the web.
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WordPress Version: 4.4 or higher (latest version recommended).
GamiPress Core: Requires the base GamiPress plugin (Free) installed and activated.
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.x recommended for performance and security).
SSL Certificate: An active HTTPS connection is required for secure communication with the Badgr (now Canvas Badges) API.
The plugin operates as a middleware between your database and the Badgr cloud servers.
| Feature | Specification |
| API Protocol | Uses Badgr’s REST API for credential issuance. |
| Standard | Fully compliant with Open Badges 2.0 specifications. |
| Authentication | OAuth2-based connection between WordPress and the Badgr Issuer account. |
| Synchronization | Real-time trigger: when a GamiPress achievement is earned, the plugin sends a “grant” request to Badgr. |
Badgr Issuer Connection: Allows you to link a specific “Issuer” profile from your Badgr account to your WordPress site.
Achievement Mapping: Every GamiPress Achievement type (Badges, Quests, etc.) can be mapped to a specific Badge Class in Badgr.
User Portability: Users can connect their own Badgr backpacks via the [gamipress_badgr_login] shortcode or block, allowing them to push badges directly to their external profiles.
Shortcodes & Blocks:
[gamipress_badgr_login]: Renders a “Connect with Badgr” button.
[gamipress_badgr_user_badges]: Displays the user’s earned Open Badges.
For those looking to extend the plugin, GamiPress is built to be “developer-friendly”:
Hooks & Filters: The plugin includes various hooks to modify the data sent to Badgr (e.g., adding custom metadata to a badge).
REST API Support: GamiPress provides its own endpoints, allowing you to trigger badge events from mobile apps or external CRMs.
Theme Agnostic: Uses an overwritable template system, allowing you to customize the look of the Badgr “Connect” buttons and badge displays within your theme’s folder.
