# Starbox Voting

> Starbox Voting has 10+ active installs and 83 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Starbox Voting shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds voting functionality for posts. visitors can vote for the post and against.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,225
- **Downloads (30 days):** 83 (+25.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.4
- **Last updated:** May 5, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jigenhe (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jigenhe/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/starbox-voting/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [popularity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popularity/) | #10 | 10 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,204 |
| [voting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/voting/) | #46 | 82 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| popularity | >100 | 258 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| voting | >100 | 301 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-popular-posts/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (249) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Vote It Up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vote-it-up/) | 80+ | 1/5 (1) | Aug 22, 2014 | 20/100 |
| 3 | [number of view](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/number-of-view/) | 50+ | — | Jul 24, 2011 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [WP-Ranking PRO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ranking-pro/) | 40+ | — | Oct 20, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popularposts/) | 30+ | — | Feb 16, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Showdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/showdown/) | 10+ | — | May 22, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Popularity Lists Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popularity-lists-widget/) | 10+ | — | Jan 17, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [PopPosts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popposts/) | 10+ | — | Apr 1, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [User Popularity Contest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-popularity-contest/) | 10+ | — | Oct 27, 2011 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starbox Voting free?
Yes. Starbox Voting is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Starbox Voting safe to use in 2026?
Starbox Voting shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Starbox Voting?
Starbox Voting is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,225 times since it launched in February 2009. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Starbox Voting work with WordPress 7.1?
Starbox Voting is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Starbox Voting last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.4, was released on May 5, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes Starbox Voting?
Starbox Voting is developed and maintained by jigenhe.

### What are the best alternatives to Starbox Voting?
The most popular alternatives to Starbox Voting are WP Popular Posts (100K+ installs), Vote It Up (80+ installs) and number of view (50+ installs).


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