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GD Rating System vs Stars Rating (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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Stars Rating

Stars Rating

4.7(23)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Stars Rating has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 23 reviews) while GD Rating System leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. GD Rating System has accumulated 127K+ total downloads while Stars Rating has 33K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5GD Rating System
►
Stars Rating4.7/5
Total Reviews
24GD Rating System
◄
Stars Rating23
Active Installs
1.0K+GD Rating System
Stars Rating1.0K+
Total Downloads
127K+GD Rating System
◄
Stars Rating33K+
Support Resolution
N/AGD Rating System
Stars RatingN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoGD Rating System
►
Stars Rating2 weeks ago
First Released
2015GD Rating System
Stars Rating2017
Age
11 yearsGD Rating System
Stars Rating9 years
WP Requires
5.5+GD Rating System
Stars Rating6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+GD Rating System
Stars Rating7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumGD Rating System
Stars RatingFree
Latest Version
3.6.2GD Rating System
Stars Rating4.1.0

Rating Breakdown

GD Rating System

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

Stars Rating

4.7/5(23 reviews)
5
83%
4
13%
3
0%
2
4%
1
0%

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

Stars Rating Reviews

by casiana

Perfect

It works perfect.

by mav0430

Simple and Perfect

It’s the perfect star rating plugin for my website. It’s not overloaded with features but has just the right ones.

by enthalpie

need translation

hi where we can translate message ? for example ” 4 based on 1 reviews” or “Be the first to write a review”

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GD Rating System or Stars Rating more popular?
GD Rating System has 1.0K+ active installations while Stars Rating has 1.0K+. Stars Rating is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — GD Rating System or Stars Rating?
GD Rating System has a 4.3/5 rating from 24 reviews, while Stars Rating has a 4.7/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are GD Rating System and Stars Rating free?
GD Rating System is free + premium and Stars Rating is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GD Rating System or Stars 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?
GD Rating System was last updated 1 year ago and Stars Rating was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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