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Buy a Brick

Plugin used to dynamically create CSS image maps for use in fundraising. Admin panel includes XML editor for updating fundraising information.

By lagally·Donate·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 14 years ago
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As of April 2026, Buy a Brick is a WordPress donate plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.7.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 14 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: GiveWP – Donation Plugin and….

0/5Rating
10active installs
2.7K+total downloads
15 yearssince 2011

Overview

This plugin loads an XML file specifying different “bricks” used to make up a fundraising image map and generates a dynamic CSS image map based on the XML file for use as a fundraising meter within pages, posts, and more.

Features:

  • Loads XML file and displays it as a form within the Administrator panel for editing
  • Saves edited XML file
  • Parses XML file to generate dynamic image map, with opaque squares representing “bricks” that are not yet purchased and transparent squares representing “bricks” that have been purchased.
  • Each brick has a hover button popup that directs the user to a donation page, shopping cart, etc.
  • Completely customizable background image, XML file, popup image, and more

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress2.7.0+ requiredTested up to 3.3.2
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1

  • Revised settings to allow for five fundraising levels and specification of completely different URLs to link to from each level. This is for compatibility with Paypal buttons.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

lagallylagally
Plugin Info
Version
1.1
Last Updated
Feb 9, 2012
WP Requires
2.7.0+
Tested Up To
3.3.2
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
2.7K+
Added
Dec 20, 2011
Business
Free

Tags

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Developer

L
lagally
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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