# Rate My Stuff

> Rate My Stuff has 10+ active installs and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Rate My Stuff shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Rate My Stuff is a wordpress plugin for simply displaying a 1-5 review on a wordpress post by simply typing in the following “shortcode”. You can also have half ratings.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,344
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+27.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Jul 4, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5.6+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** desbest (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/desbest/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rate-my-stuff/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [rating](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rating/) | #81 | 122 |
| [scoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scoring/) | #3 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| rating | >100 | 3,430 |
| scoring | >100 | 870 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Crowdsignal Dashboard – Polls, Surveys & more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/polldaddy/) | 200K+ | 2.7/5 (34) | Jul 15, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (179) | Sep 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [YASR – Yet Another Star Rating Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yet-another-stars-rating/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (323) | Apr 10, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 4 | [Embedder for Google Reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embedder-for-google-reviews/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (7) | Sep 18, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 5 | [Absolute Reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/absolute-reviews/) | 6K+ | 4/5 (8) | Jun 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 6 | [Comments Like Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-like-dislike/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (38) | Sep 28, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [Like Button Rating ♥ LikeBtn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/likebtn-like-button/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Aug 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 8 | [Comments Form Star Rating Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-form-star-rating/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Nov 5, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 9 | [Reviews Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reviews-plus/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (15) | Aug 21, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 10 | [Widget for Google Reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/business-reviews-wp/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Feb 19, 2026 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rate My Stuff free?
Yes. Rate My Stuff is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Rate My Stuff safe to use in 2026?
Rate My Stuff shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Rate My Stuff?
Rate My Stuff is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,344 times since it launched in February 2020. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Rate My Stuff work with WordPress 7.1?
Rate My Stuff is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Rate My Stuff need?
Rate My Stuff requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Rate My Stuff last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on July 4, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Rate My Stuff?
Rate My Stuff is developed and maintained by desbest.

### What are the best alternatives to Rate My Stuff?
The most popular alternatives to Rate My Stuff are Crowdsignal Dashboard (200K+ installs), WP-PostRatings (20K+ installs) and YASR (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rate-my-stuff/ · Generated 2026-10-01 20:32 UTC by PageForge