Post Rating Plugin - WordPressPost Rating Plugin - WordPress
Powerful WordPress rating system with star & thumbs ratings, detailed analytics dashboard, and complete customization options.
Overview
Transform User Engagement with Advanced Post Rating System
The Post Rating Plugin is a comprehensive WordPress solution designed to capture user feedback and increase engagement on your website. Whether you run a blog, news site, e-commerce store, or any content-driven platform, this plugin empowers your visitors to rate posts and pages with ease.
Why Choose This Plugin?
- Flexible Rating Systems: Choose between elegant star ratings (1-5 stars) or simple thumbs up/down voting
- Comprehensive Analytics: Access detailed dashboards showing total votes, average ratings, and top-rated content
- Full Customization: Customize colors, text, position, and appearance to match your brand perfectly
- User-Friendly Interface: Clean, intuitive design that encourages visitor participation
- Detailed Insights: Track which content resonates most with your audience
Perfect For:
- Bloggers who want to measure content performance
- News websites seeking user feedback
- E-commerce sites rating product reviews or blog posts
- Educational platforms gauging content effectiveness
- Any website owner who values user opinions
How It Works:
Once installed and activated, the plugin seamlessly integrates with your WordPress posts and pages. Visitors can easily rate content with a single click. All ratings are tracked in real-time and displayed in your admin dashboard, giving you valuable insights into what content performs best.
Boost engagement, gather valuable feedback, and understand your audience better with the Post Rating Plugin!
Features
Core Features:
- Dual Rating Systems: Star rating (1-5 stars) or Thumbs Up/Down system
- Analytics Dashboard: View total rated posts, total votes, and average ratings at a glance
- Top Rated Posts: Identify your best-performing content instantly
- All Ratings Management: Comprehensive view of all posts with ratings
- Individual Post Details: Access detailed voting statistics for each post
Customization Options:
- Rating Type Selection: Choose between star rating or thumbs up/down
- Position Control: Display ratings before or after content with shortcode support
- Post Type Selection: Enable ratings for posts, pages, media, or custom post types
- Color Customization: Customize active rating color, inactive rating color, heading color, and text color
- Text Customization: Personalize heading text, subheading, success messages, and already-voted messages
Admin Features:
- Statistical Dashboard: Real-time overview of all rating activities
- Sortable Data: View posts by rating, votes, or title
- Quick Actions: View details and manage ratings efficiently
- Clean Interface: Intuitive admin panel that's easy to navigate
- Responsive Design: Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
Technical Features:
- Lightweight Code: Optimized for fast loading and performance
- Secure Implementation: Built with WordPress security best practices
- No External Dependencies: All functionality runs natively within WordPress
- Translation Ready: Fully compatible with translation plugins
- Regular Updates: Maintained and improved continuously
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- WordPress Version: 5.0 or higher (tested up to latest version)
- PHP Version: 7.0 or higher (PHP 7.4+ recommended)
- MySQL Version: 5.6 or higher
- Server: Apache or Nginx with mod_rewrite enabled
Recommended Requirements:
- WordPress Version: Latest stable version
- PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
- Memory Limit: 128MB or higher
- HTTPS: SSL certificate installed for secure connections
Browser Compatibility:
- Google Chrome (latest)
- Mozilla Firefox (latest)
- Safari (latest)
- Microsoft Edge (latest)
- Opera (latest)
Compatible With:
- All standard WordPress themes
- Popular page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, etc.)
- WordPress Multisite installations
- Most WordPress plugins (contact support if compatibility issues arise)
Instructions
Installation Steps:
- Download the Plugin: After purchase, download the plugin zip file
- Upload to WordPress: Go to your WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select File: Choose the downloaded zip file and click "Install Now"
- Activate: After installation, click "Activate Plugin"
- Configure Settings: Navigate to "Post Ratings" in your WordPress admin menu
Configuration Guide:
- Access Settings: Click on "Post Ratings" → "Settings" in the admin menu
- Choose Rating Type: Select "Star Rating" or "Thumbs Up/Down" based on your preference
- Set Position: Choose where ratings appear (above content, below content, or use shortcode [post_rating])
- Enable Post Types: Check the boxes for Posts, Pages, or other content types where you want ratings
- Customize Appearance: Set your preferred colors for active ratings, inactive ratings, headings, and text
- Personalize Text: Edit the heading ("Please Rate this post"), subheading ("Click to rate"), success message, and already-voted message
- Save Settings: Click "Save Settings" to apply your configuration
Using the Plugin:
- Automatic Display: Ratings will automatically appear on enabled post types based on your position settings
- Manual Placement: Use the shortcode
[post_rating]anywhere in your content to display the rating interface - View Analytics: Access "Post Ratings" → "Dashboard" to see overall statistics
- Check Top Posts: View "Top Rated Posts" section to identify your best-performing content
- Manage Ratings: Go to "All Ratings" to see detailed information for each post and manage ratings
Troubleshooting:
- Ratings Not Showing: Ensure you've enabled the plugin for the specific post type in settings
- Votes Not Recording: Check that JavaScript is enabled in visitor browsers
- Style Issues: Clear your browser cache and WordPress cache plugins
- Theme Conflicts: Contact support with your theme details for assistance
Support:
For questions, issues, or feature requests, please contact us through the support tab. We typically respond within 24 hours on business days.
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| Category | Plugins / WordPress / Forms |
| First release | 19 December 2025 |
| Last update | 19 December 2025 |
| Supported CMS | WordPress 6.0, WordPress 6.1, WordPress 6.2, WordPress 6.3, WordPress 6.4, WordPress 6.5, WordPress 6.6, WordPress 6.7 |
| Files included | .php, .css, Javascript .js |
| Tags | rating system, analytics dashboard, post rating, star rating, thumbs rating, user feedback, engagement plugin, vote system, rating widget, content rating, wordpress rating, user voting, feedback collection, post engagement, rating analytics |








