Rating Widget: Post Rating, 5 Star… vs WP Emoticon Rating (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Rating Widget: Post Rating, 5 Star…
400 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Rating Widget: Post Rating, 5 Star… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Rating Widget: Post Rating, 5 Star… has accumulated 11K+ total downloads while WP Emoticon Rating has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Rating Widget: Post Rating, 5 Star… | WP Emoticon Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 11K+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2016 | |
| Age | 6 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 1.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8.5 | 1.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Rating Widget: Post Rating, 5 Star…
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