# Editorial Rating vs Reviews Plus

> Editorial Rating vs Reviews Plus compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Reviews Plus comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Editorial Rating.

**Reviews Plus comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Editorial Rating.** Choose Editorial Rating if you care most about download trend. Choose Reviews Plus if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Editorial Rating – Product Review & Rating System | Reviews Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 200+ | 1K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 222 | 749 ✅ |
| Download trend | +26.1% ✅ | -34% |
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Reviews | 13 | 15 ✅ |
| Health score | 64/100 | 65/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 3 months ago | 2 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Oct 2021 | Oct 2016 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Editorial Rating or Reviews Plus?
Reviews Plus comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Editorial Rating. Choose Editorial Rating if you care most about download trend. Choose Reviews Plus if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Editorial Rating more popular than Reviews Plus?
Reviews Plus is the more popular of the two with 1K+ active installs, compared with 200+ for Editorial Rating.

### Can I use Editorial Rating and Reviews Plus together?
Both plugins cover product review and rating, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Editorial Rating and Reviews Plus free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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