Init Review System – Reactions, Multi-Criteria, Guest-Friendly
v2.0.1by Init HTML · updated 1 month ago
Fast 5-star + multi-criteria reviews with schema, REST API, Block Editor & Abilities API support, emoji reactions, and localStorage voting.
- Rank
- #22,987
- Down201 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 41
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,089 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Init Review System at a glance
Init Review System is a WordPress plugin by Init HTML with 40+ active installs, the #22,987 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 38% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0.1 came out on Sep 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 9 plugins tagged “reaction”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats101 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Init Review System |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 41 · -2.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 42 |
Rank over time
#22,987 · down 118 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,987 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,786 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,679 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,803 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,656 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,749 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,648 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,598 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,887 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,909 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,597 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,650 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,869 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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 #22650 → #22803
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.9
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 27, 2025
- Last updated
- Sep 26, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Init Review System
How many websites use Init Review System?
Init Review System is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,987 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Init Review System been downloaded?
3,089 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Init Review System last updated?
Version 2.0.1 came out on Sep 26, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Init Review System compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Init Review System still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Init Review System have?
No one has reviewed Init Review System on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Init Review System?
The plugins most like Init Review System, by the tags they share, are SchemaEngine AI (10K+), Absolute Reviews (5K+) and GD Rating System (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 41 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | Init HTML |
| First released | Jul 27, 2025 |
| Version | 2.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 26, 2026 |
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