WidgetPack Review System
v1.2by richplugins · updated 10 years ago
The WidgetPack Review System replaces default WordPress comments with social review service to get more reviews mean more traffic and more sales.
- Rank
- #18,480
- Down59 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 75
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.7K
- 4,738 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WidgetPack Review System at a glance
WidgetPack Review System is a WordPress plugin by richplugins with 70+ active installs, the #18,480 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on Sep 12, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 24 plugins tagged “stars”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WidgetPack Review System |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 75 · +2.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 73 |
Rank over time
#18,480 · up 241 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,480 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,421 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,557 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,517 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,414 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,526 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,533 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,538 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,553 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,527 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,623 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,721 |
Growth %
Average +0.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.35% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.35% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.35% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.37% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 30, 2016
- Last updated
- Sep 12, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WidgetPack Review System
How many websites use WidgetPack Review System?
WidgetPack Review System is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,480 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WidgetPack Review System been downloaded?
4,738 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was WidgetPack Review System last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Sep 12, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is WidgetPack Review System compatible with the latest WordPress?
WidgetPack Review System’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 WidgetPack Review System still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WidgetPack Review System have?
4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WidgetPack Review System?
The plugins most like WidgetPack Review System, by the tags they share, are Comments Ratings (2K+), Embedder for Google Reviews (6K+) and Absolute Reviews (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 17%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 75 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 4.7K |
| Author | richplugins |
| First released | Mar 30, 2016 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 12, 2016 |
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