bbPress Voting vs ACF: Star Rating Field (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, bbPress Voting has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 10 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. bbPress Voting has accumulated 55K+ total downloads while ACF: Star Rating Field has 8.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | bbPress Voting | ACF: Star Rating Field | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 10 | ◄ | 8 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 55K+ | ◄ | 8.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2014 | |
| Age | 8 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0.0+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.13.6 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
4.7/5bbPress Voting
◄ACF: Star Rating Field4.4/5
Total Reviews
10bbPress Voting
◄ACF: Star Rating Field8
Active Installs
500bbPress Voting
◄ACF: Star Rating Field300
Total Downloads
55K+bbPress Voting
◄ACF: Star Rating Field8.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AbbPress Voting
ACF: Star Rating FieldN/A
Last Updated
4 months agobbPress Voting
◄ACF: Star Rating Field11 years ago
First Released
2018bbPress Voting
ACF: Star Rating Field2014
Age
8 yearsbbPress Voting
ACF: Star Rating Field12 years
WP Requires
4.0.0+bbPress Voting
ACF: Star Rating Field3.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+bbPress Voting
ACF: Star Rating Fieldfalse+
Business Model
FreebbPress Voting
ACF: Star Rating FieldFree
Latest Version
2.1.13.6bbPress Voting
ACF: Star Rating Field1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
bbPress Voting
4.7/5(10 reviews)
5
80%
4
10%
3
10%
2
0%
1
0%
ACF: Star Rating Field
4.4/5(8 reviews)
5
50%
4
38%
3
13%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is bbPress Voting or ACF: Star Rating Field more popular?
bbPress Voting has 500 active installations while ACF: Star Rating Field has 300. bbPress Voting is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — bbPress Voting or ACF: Star Rating Field?
bbPress Voting has a 4.7/5 rating from 10 reviews, while ACF: Star Rating Field has a 4.4/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are bbPress Voting and ACF: Star Rating Field free?
bbPress Voting is free and ACF: Star Rating Field is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — bbPress Voting or ACF: Star Rating Field?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
bbPress Voting was last updated 4 months ago and ACF: Star Rating Field was last updated 11 years ago.
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