RatePress
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Getting Started

  • Introduction
  • Getting Started

Core Features

  • Rating System
  • Templates
  • Blocks & Shortcodes

Advanced Features

  • Notifications
  • Confetti Effects

Languages

  • Translation System

Developer Guide

  • Architecture
  • API Reference
GitHubLive Demos

RatePress

The modern rating plugin for WordPress. Built with clean architecture, designed for performance, and loved by developers.

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  • Translations

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Made with passion by Code Idealists

Get Started5 Minute Setup

Welcome to RatePress

Get your rating system up and running in minutes. From installation to your first live ratings, we'll guide you through every step with clear instructions and practical examples.

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Choose Your Version

Start free and upgrade when you need advanced features

Open Source
Free
Perfect for getting started
$0

Forever free • No limits

  • All 3 Rating Types
  • 3 Professional Templates
  • WordPress & Gutenberg Integration
  • Schema.org SEO Markup
  • Community Support
Download from WordPress.org

No credit card • No sign up required

Pro
For professional websites & businesses
$29

One-time payment • Lifetime license

  • Everything in Free
  • Advanced Analytics Dashboard
  • 10+ Premium Templates
  • Visual Style Editor
  • Priority Support & Lifetime Updates
  • Unlimited websites (Multisite compatible)
Purchase Pro Version

Lifetime updates • Email support (6 months per customer)

Pro License Terms

Use on unlimited personal or client websites
Includes WordPress Multisite support
Lifetime plugin updates
Support for one customer only (not per site)
Redistribution and reselling not allowed
GPL clubs and SaaS use not permitted

Full license terms available in the download package

Installation Steps

Get RatePress up and running in minutes

Quick Installation Guide
1

Download Plugin

Get RatePress from WordPress.org or purchase Pro from CodeCanyon

2

Install & Activate

Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, then activate

3

Configure Settings

Access RatePress from your WordPress admin menu

4

Add Ratings

Use automatic placement, Gutenberg blocks, or shortcodes

Pro users: After installing the free version, activate your license key in Settings → License to unlock Pro features.

Choose Your Rating Type

RatePress supports three categories of rating systems

Binary Ratings
Heart/Like

Simple yes/no feedback with heart or like icons

Bipolar Ratings
Like/Dislike

Up/down voting with neutral option for balanced feedback

Scale Ratings
Stars/Percentage

Star ratings, dot scales, or numerical sliders for detailed feedback

Admin Panel Overview

Explore the RatePress admin panel simulation to see its intuitive features and interface.

Add Ratings to Your Content

Three ways to place rating widgets on your site

Automatic Placement

Configure ratings to appear automatically

The easiest way to add ratings. Configure automatic placement in the Display tab.

1
Go to RatePress → Display in your admin panel
2
Select your post types (Posts, Pages, etc.)
3
Choose template and position (before/after content)
4
Enable ratings for single pages and/or archives
5
Save settings - ratings will appear automatically

Manual Block Placement

Add ratings directly in the Gutenberg editor

For precise control, add ratings directly in the Gutenberg editor.

1
Open any post/page in the Gutenberg editor
2
Click the "+" button to add a new block
3
Search for "RatePress" or find it in widgets
4
Configure the rating block settings
5
Publish - the rating will appear where you placed it

Shortcode Integration

Use shortcodes for maximum flexibility

For maximum flexibility, use shortcodes anywhere in your content.

1
Use basic shortcode:
2
Or advanced options:
3
Or PHP code:

Fine-Tune Your Settings

Customize behavior and appearance

Security & Anti-Spam
Require LoginOptional
Rate LimitingConfigurable
IP FilteringAdvanced
SEO & Performance
Schema.org MarkupEnabled
CachingOptimized
Lazy LoadingAutomatic

Monitor Your Success

Track engagement and optimize performance

Real-time Stats

Live rating counts and trends

User Behavior

Engagement patterns and demographics

Performance Metrics

Load times and conversion rates

Analytics data is available in the Pro version. The free version includes basic rating counts.

Ready to Launch?

You've got everything you need to start collecting ratings. Dive deeper into advanced features or get help from our community.

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RatePress

Dashboard

Your central hub for monitoring rating activity

Real-time Analytics

The dashboard displays live metrics from your rating system. All data updates automatically as users interact with your content.

Rating Overview

View total ratings, average scores, and engagement trends across all your content

Performance Metrics

Track growth rates, engagement patterns, and identify top-performing content

Rating Distribution

See how ratings are distributed across binary, bipolar, and scale types