Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS) LimeSurvey Plugin

The RDS Plugin for LimeSurvey enables respondent-driven sampling by generating unique tokens for each participant upon survey completion. These tokens can be distributed to new participants, creating a chain of referrals — ideal for network-based or hard-to-reach populations.

Designed for use with closed-access surveys, the plugin supports seamless tracking and participant chaining using customizable attribute fields.

Key Features

• Automatically generate unique tokens after survey completion

• Store new tokens in custom participant attributes

• Enable chain-based recruitment logic

• Works with surveys that use LimeSurvey’s token system

• Easy installation via LimeSurvey Plugin Manager

License & Sponsorship

The RDS LimeSurvey Plugin is released under the GNU license and is free to use.
Its development was kindly sponsored and funded by GESIS, SOEP, Forschungsinstitut Gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt, and New Data Spaces for the Social Sciences