Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode
v1.0by Clicknathan · updated 11 years ago
Creates a shortcode that displays the rating, in stars, of any WooCommerce product.
- Rank
- #20,784
- Down31 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 54
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.6K
- 5,632 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode at a glance
Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Clicknathan with 50+ active installs, the #20,784 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 24, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 24 plugins tagged “stars”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats43 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 54 · -1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 55 |
Rank over time
#20,784 · down 37 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #20,784 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,753 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,950 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,835 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,902 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,873 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,845 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,807 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,647 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,602 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,764 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,673 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,786 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,747 |
Growth %
Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.89% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.85% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.85% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.82% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #20786 → #20902
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 24, 2015
- Last updated
- Aug 24, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode
How many websites use Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode?
Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,784 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode been downloaded?
5,632 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 24, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Better WooCommerce Stars Shortcode?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 54 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 5.6K |
| Author | Clicknathan |
| First released | Aug 24, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 24, 2015 |
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