Simply Polls vs Simple 5 Star Rating (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, Simple 5 Star Rating has a higher user rating (3/5 from 2 reviews) while Simply Polls leads in active installations (10 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simply Polls has accumulated 3.4K+ total downloads while Simple 5 Star Rating has 1.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simply Polls | Simple 5 Star Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 1.8/5 | ► | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 3.4K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2020 | |
| Age | 10 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.9+ | 4.9.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
1.8/5Simply Polls
►Simple 5 Star Rating3/5
Total Reviews
5Simply Polls
◄Simple 5 Star Rating2
Active Installs
10Simply Polls
◄Simple 5 Star Rating0
Total Downloads
3.4K+Simply Polls
◄Simple 5 Star Rating1.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimply Polls
Simple 5 Star RatingN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoSimply Polls
►Simple 5 Star Rating5 years ago
First Released
2016Simply Polls
Simple 5 Star Rating2020
Age
10 yearsSimply Polls
Simple 5 Star Rating6 years
WP Requires
3.9+Simply Polls
Simple 5 Star Rating4.9.0+
PHP Requires
false+Simply Polls
Simple 5 Star Rating5.3+
Business Model
FreeSimply Polls
Simple 5 Star RatingFree
Latest Version
1.0Simply Polls
Simple 5 Star Rating1.0
Rating Breakdown
Simply Polls
1.8/5(5 reviews)
5
20%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
80%
Simple 5 Star Rating
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simply Polls or Simple 5 Star Rating more popular?
Simply Polls has 10 active installations while Simple 5 Star Rating has 0. Simply Polls is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simply Polls or Simple 5 Star Rating?
Simply Polls has a 1.8/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Simple 5 Star Rating has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Simply Polls and Simple 5 Star Rating free?
Simply Polls is free and Simple 5 Star Rating is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simply Polls or Simple 5 Star Rating?
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?
Simply Polls was last updated 9 years ago and Simple 5 Star Rating was last updated 5 years ago.
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