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GD Rating System vs Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

GD Rating System

GD Rating System

4.3(24)

1.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 year ago
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Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode

Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode

3.7(3)

60 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, GD Rating System has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 24 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 60). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. GD Rating System has accumulated 127K+ total downloads while Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode has 5.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5GD Rating System
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Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode3.7/5
Total Reviews
24GD Rating System
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Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode3
Active Installs
1.0K+GD Rating System
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Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode60
Total Downloads
127K+GD Rating System
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Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode5.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AGD Rating System
Better WooCommerce Stars ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoGD Rating System
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Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode10 years ago
First Released
2015GD Rating System
Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode2015
Age
11 yearsGD Rating System
Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode11 years
WP Requires
5.5+GD Rating System
Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+GD Rating System
Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumGD Rating System
Better WooCommerce Stars ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
3.6.2GD Rating System
Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode1.0

Rating Breakdown

GD Rating System

4.3/5(24 reviews)
5
71%
4
13%
3
0%
2
8%
1
8%

Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode

3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

Recent Reviews

GD Rating System Reviews

by kroustos

Perfect Plugin

The best plugin i’ve tested so far…!! The only plugin that give you free implementation with custom fields…!!

by chillmen

The most powerfull rating plugin

This is the most porwerfull rating plugin i’ve tested so far.It’s complicated to manipulate, it’s takes time to understand how it works, but it’s the only one that offer many options to play with.Toda

by mikeybayer

Overcomplicated, Not Intuitive

I needed a simple post rating system for a film review site built with Elementor and a custom post type where any logged-in user can leave a review and rate the film. I am not a developer, but I use 2

Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GD Rating System or Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode more popular?
GD Rating System has 1.0K+ active installations while Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode has 60. GD Rating System is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — GD Rating System or Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode?
GD Rating System has a 4.3/5 rating from 24 reviews, while Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are GD Rating System and Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode free?
GD Rating System is free + premium and Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GD Rating System or Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode?
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?
GD Rating System was last updated 1 year ago and Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode was last updated 10 years ago.

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