Description
WordPress Plugin
Custom Post Ratings With Single-Vote Tracking
Allow visitors to rate posts and custom post types with single-vote tracking. Simple star ratings or thumbs up/down with cookie and IP-based vote limiting to prevent duplicates.
Star Ratings & Thumbs
One Vote Per User
Cookie & IP Tracking
Custom Post Types
Engage visitors. Track popularity.
Let readers vote on your content with elegant star ratings or simple thumbs up/down. Each visitor votes once with smart tracking that prevents gaming while maintaining privacy.
Star Ratings
Classic 1-5 star system (customizable to 10). Shows average rating and total votes.
Thumbs Up/Down
Simple binary voting option for quick engagement. Perfect for news sites and blogs.
Vote Tracking
Cookie, IP, or hybrid tracking. One vote per user with multiple protection methods.
Zero Setup
Works instantly after activation. Auto-displays on posts with sensible defaults.
Powerful features for engagement
Built for bloggers, news sites, and businesses that want authentic reader feedback without complex review systems.
Multiple Tracking Methods
Cookie only, IP only, or hybrid cookie + IP tracking. Plus logged-in user tracking for maximum protection against duplicate votes.
Three Rating Styles
Choose stars (1-10), thumbs up/down, or numeric ratings. Customize max rating and enable half-stars for precision.
Auto Display & Shortcode
Automatically display ratings before or after content. Or use [custom_post_rating] shortcode for manual placement anywhere.
Average & Vote Count Display
Show average rating with visual stars, total vote count, and user’s own rating. Fully configurable display options.
Any Post Type
Enable for posts, pages, WooCommerce products, or any custom post type. Perfect for review sites and e-commerce.
Real-time AJAX Voting
Votes submit instantly via AJAX without page reload. Updates rating average and count in real-time with smooth animations.
Theme Compatible Interface
Minimal CSS that inherits your theme styles. Optional custom CSS for complete control over appearance.
Secure & Performance Optimized
Built with WordPress security standards. Nonce verification, sanitization, efficient database queries, zero frontend impact.
Setup in under 5 minutes
No complicated configuration. Install, activate, and ratings appear automatically. Advanced customization available if needed.
Install plugin
Upload ZIP file to WordPress, activate, and navigate to Settings > Post Ratings.
Configure settings (optional)
Choose post types, rating style, tracking method. Works great with defaults!
Test and customize
Visit a post, submit a test rating, then customize appearance to match your brand!
💡 Example configurations
Simple Blog Ratings
Type: Stars (1-5) | Tracking: Cookie Only | Display: After Content = Clean reader feedback
News Site Voting
Type: Thumbs | Tracking: IP Address | Display: Before Content = Quick anonymous engagement
Product Reviews
Type: Stars (1-5) | Tracking: Cookie + IP | Post Type: Products = Secure review system
Perfect for these sites
Any WordPress site that wants authentic reader engagement without heavy plugins or monthly fees.
Blogs & Writers
Get reader feedback on articles and discover your most popular content
News Sites
Quick thumbs voting for article engagement and reader sentiment
E-commerce Stores
Product ratings without complex review systems or third-party services
Review Sites
Let readers rate reviews, tutorials, or guides you publish
Frequently asked questions
How does vote tracking work?
Choose cookie (browser), IP address, or both. Logged-in users are tracked separately. Prevents duplicate votes effectively.
Can I use this with WooCommerce?
Yes! Enable the product post type in settings and ratings appear on all product pages automatically.
Does it work with custom post types?
Yes! Any public post type can be enabled. Perfect for portfolios, testimonials, and custom content.
Can users vote multiple times?
No. Each user can vote once per post. Tracking method determines how votes are remembered. You can optionally allow re-voting.
Will it slow down my site?
No. Minimal database queries, efficient caching, and AJAX voting. Zero impact on frontend performance.
Can I allow users to change their vote?
Yes! Enable “Allow Re-voting” in settings to let users update their ratings at any time.
Can I customize the appearance?
Yes! Inherits theme styles automatically, plus optional custom CSS field for complete control over colors and styling.
Does it work with caching?
Yes! Rating display loads with the page. Vote submission uses AJAX which bypasses cache completely.
Technical requirements
WordPress
6.0 or higher
PHP
8.2 or higher
Tested up to
WordPress 6.7
