Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#16017
Peak #16017
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
15.5K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Author Post Ratings currently ranks #16017 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on Dec 12, 2013 (4,622 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Philip Newcomer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2013-12-12 |
| Added to directory | 2012-08-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Allows a post author to assign a simple 1-5 star rating to a post, page, or custom post type, which will then be displayed on the post.
Frequently asked questions
Is Author Post Ratings a free plugin?
Yes — Author Post Ratings is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Author Post Ratings?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Author Post Ratings?
As of August 8, 2026, Author Post Ratings ranks #16017 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Author Post Ratings last updated?
Author Post Ratings was last updated on December 12, 2013 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Author Post Ratings?
Author Post Ratings is developed by Philip Newcomer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2012.
