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WP-Polls vs GD Rating System (2026)

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

WP-Polls

WP-Polls

4.2(136)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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GD Rating System

GD Rating System

4.3(24)

1.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, GD Rating System has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 24 reviews) while WP-Polls leads in active installations (40K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-Polls has accumulated 3.7M+ total downloads while GD Rating System has 127K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5WP-Polls
►
GD Rating System4.3/5
Total Reviews
136WP-Polls
◄
GD Rating System24
Active Installs
40K+WP-Polls
◄
GD Rating System1.0K+
Total Downloads
3.7M+WP-Polls
◄
GD Rating System127K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-Polls
GD Rating SystemN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP-Polls
◄
GD Rating System1 year ago
First Released
2006WP-Polls
GD Rating System2015
Age
20 yearsWP-Polls
GD Rating System11 years
WP Requires
4.9.6+WP-Polls
GD Rating System5.5+
PHP Requires
false+WP-Polls
GD Rating System7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP-Polls
GD Rating SystemFree + Premium
Latest Version
2.77.3WP-Polls
GD Rating System3.6.2

Rating Breakdown

WP-Polls

4.2/5(136 reviews)
5
68%
4
11%
3
3%
2
3%
1
15%

GD Rating System

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

Recent Reviews

WP-Polls Reviews

by joel05

Thanks for the plugin and a suggestion

This plugin is perfect. Thank you so much to the creators. The only thing that I miss is being able to make anonymous polls, so I would like to be able to activate an option in the poll for anonymous

by Zeljko Jagust

Awesome work!

For the ones who know something about HTML and CSS syntax, this plugin is perfect! It does exactly what is needed regarding polls, while the looks can be fully customized. IMHO, a brilliant piece of w

by Dani

Used for long time, now got a problem

Hi there, I’ve been using this plugin and loved it for its simplicity alongside with the ability to customize the look and feel. Somehow, at some point, the admin interface changed and I am now

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP-Polls or GD Rating System more popular?
WP-Polls has 40K+ active installations while GD Rating System has 1.0K+. WP-Polls is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-Polls or GD Rating System?
WP-Polls has a 4.2/5 rating from 136 reviews, while GD Rating System has a 4.3/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are WP-Polls and GD Rating System free?
WP-Polls is free and GD Rating System is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-Polls or GD Rating System?
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?
WP-Polls was last updated 1 year ago and GD Rating System was last updated 1 year ago.

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