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Schema vs Absolute Reviews (2026)

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

Schema

Schema

4.3(221)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
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VS
Absolute Reviews

Absolute Reviews

4(8)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Schema has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 221 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Schema has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Absolute Reviews has 133K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Schema
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Absolute Reviews4/5
Total Reviews
221Schema
◄
Absolute Reviews8
Active Installs
40K+Schema
◄
Absolute Reviews7.0K+
Total Downloads
1.4M+Schema
◄
Absolute Reviews133K+
Support Resolution
N/ASchema
Absolute ReviewsN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoSchema
►
Absolute Reviews4 months ago
First Released
2016Schema
Absolute Reviews2019
Age
10 yearsSchema
Absolute Reviews7 years
WP Requires
4.0+Schema
Absolute Reviews4.0+
PHP Requires
5.4+Schema
Absolute Reviews5.4+
Business Model
FreeSchema
Absolute ReviewsFree
Latest Version
1.7.9.6Schema
Absolute Reviews1.1.6

Rating Breakdown

Schema

4.3/5(221 reviews)
5
77%
4
4%
3
2%
2
3%
1
14%

Absolute Reviews

4/5(8 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

Recent Reviews

Schema Reviews

by alexom2

can’t unsubscribe

You pay a yearly membership that you can’t unsubscribe. You need to contact the support, except you can only contact it by email, and it NEVER answer. My version of the plugin has been unable to updat

by Arun George

Nothing is available in free version

The free version doesn’t have basic features

by ga403b

NONEXISTENT SUPPORT

Reached out to this company several times regarding an update issue. Never replied. Still no resolve. This is NOT how you do business!

Absolute Reviews Reviews

by bellakaroo

Not usable

I got this plugin with my theme and it doesn’t work. There’s no documentation for this plugin. Only settings I found for this is to rename the labels. It doesn’t add stars or anything to my posts for

by happyreadingbooks

Cannot Use

I was really needing a plugin that did this. However, there is no documentation on how to use or implement it and I have gone through my entire wordpress website to find anything related to reviews an

by monstreclerical

Good plugin

The plugin is very good and free. However, would it be possible to add, in a potential future update, the ability to enter scores that aren’t necessarily round numbers? Like 7.5/10. That would be a ni

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schema or Absolute Reviews more popular?
Schema has 40K+ active installations while Absolute Reviews has 7.0K+. Schema is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Schema or Absolute Reviews?
Schema has a 4.3/5 rating from 221 reviews, while Absolute Reviews has a 4/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Schema and Absolute Reviews free?
Schema is free and Absolute Reviews is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Schema or Absolute Reviews?
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?
Schema was last updated 9 months ago and Absolute Reviews was last updated 4 months ago.

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