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Gwolle Guestbook vs Star Rating Block (2026)

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

Gwolle Guestbook

Gwolle Guestbook

4.8(114)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Star Rating Block

Star Rating Block

5(1)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Star Rating Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Gwolle Guestbook leads in active installations (20K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gwolle Guestbook has accumulated 1.5M+ total downloads while Star Rating Block has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Gwolle Guestbook
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Star Rating Block5/5
Total Reviews
114Gwolle Guestbook
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Star Rating Block1
Active Installs
20K+Gwolle Guestbook
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Star Rating Block1.0K+
Total Downloads
1.5M+Gwolle Guestbook
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Star Rating Block11K+
Support Resolution
25%Gwolle Guestbook
Star Rating BlockN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoGwolle Guestbook
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Star Rating Block4 years ago
First Released
2009Gwolle Guestbook
Star Rating Block2020
Age
17 yearsGwolle Guestbook
Star Rating Block6 years
WP Requires
4.1+Gwolle Guestbook
Star Rating Block5.3.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+Gwolle Guestbook
Star Rating Block7.0.0+
Business Model
FreeGwolle Guestbook
Star Rating BlockFree
Latest Version
4.10.1Gwolle Guestbook
Star Rating Block1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Gwolle Guestbook

4.8/5(114 reviews)
5
89%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
3%

Star Rating Block

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Gwolle Guestbook Reviews

by wpapm

5 stars are not enough!

I’ve been using the guestbook for so long now… and I haven’t actually left a review yet? Shame on me! The guestbook is simply fantastic! The add-on is great too. I highly recommend both!

by fedor77

Меня пока всё устраивает.

Узнал о наличии в нём массы спама только через два года, устал удалять, но, кое что оставил. Забавный этот плагин, мне нравится. Простой в использовании.

by uniqf0x

was good…emphasis was

causes 403 error in nginx. unsure as to why.

Star Rating Block Reviews

by hack18

Простой и удобный плагин

Удобный и простой в использовании. Рад, что нашёл его!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gwolle Guestbook or Star Rating Block more popular?
Gwolle Guestbook has 20K+ active installations while Star Rating Block has 1.0K+. Gwolle Guestbook is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gwolle Guestbook or Star Rating Block?
Gwolle Guestbook has a 4.8/5 rating from 114 reviews, while Star Rating Block has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Gwolle Guestbook and Star Rating Block free?
Gwolle Guestbook is free and Star Rating Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gwolle Guestbook or Star Rating Block?
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?
Gwolle Guestbook was last updated 1 month ago and Star Rating Block was last updated 4 years ago.

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