# Parstools Star Rating

> Parstools Star Rating has 10+ active installs and 80 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Parstools Star Rating shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Add fancy star rating to any type of post and page with elegant themes**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,480
- **Downloads (30 days):** 80 (+60% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 5, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** parstools (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/parstools/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/parstools-star-rating/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dislike/) | #11 | 16 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | >100 | 274 |
| [JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/js/) | #54 | 72 |
| [like](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/like/) | #64 | 75 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | >100 | 491 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Dislike | >100 | 137 |
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |
| JS | >100 | 8,447 |
| like | >100 | 10,000 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Posts Like Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-like-dislike/) | 6K+ | 4.3/5 (23) | Sep 28, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Comments Like Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-like-dislike/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (38) | Sep 28, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [WPAC Social Tools – Like, React & Share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpac-like-system/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | May 14, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [CTC Rating 🎉](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ctc-rating/) | 60+ | — | Mar 24, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Vote – Share your Thought, By A Like/Dislike Vote!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-vote/) | 60+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Nov 10, 2023 | 20/100 |
| 6 | [Reaction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reaction/) | 30+ | — | Jul 19, 2023 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Just Likes and Dislikes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/just-likes-and-dislikes/) | 10+ | — | Jun 9, 2024 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Vote My Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vote-my-post/) | 10+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 27, 2013 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [WP Like System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-like-system/) | 10+ | — | Mar 7, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Iconic Rating](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iconic-rating/) | 10+ | — | Oct 13, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parstools Star Rating free?
Yes. Parstools Star Rating is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Parstools Star Rating safe to use in 2026?
Parstools Star Rating shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Parstools Star Rating?
Parstools Star Rating is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,480 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Parstools Star Rating work with WordPress 7.1?
Parstools Star Rating is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Parstools Star Rating last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 5, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Parstools Star Rating?
Parstools Star Rating is developed and maintained by parstools.

### What are the best alternatives to Parstools Star Rating?
The most popular alternatives to Parstools Star Rating are Posts Like Dislike (6K+ installs), Comments Like Dislike (5K+ installs) and WPAC Social Tools (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parstools-star-rating/ · Generated 2026-10-07 06:55 UTC by PageForge