Stella Ratings

Stella Ratings & Reviews is a modern, high-performance star rating and review plugin for WordPress, built with speed and design as its core priorities. Unlike bloated review plugins that slow down your site with excessive JavaScript and heavy database queries, Stella loads assets only on pages where the widget is active — keeping your PageSpeed scores intact. The plugin integrates with any WordPress theme out of the box, automatically inheriting your typography and adapting to light or dark mode. A single shortcode [stella_ratings] drops the widget anywhere on your site, and custom product keys let you segment reviews by product, service, or post. Free features include:

Star rating widget via shortcode placement AJAX-powered moderation dashboard (approve, delete, manage without page reloads) Customizable form fields (add fields like "Job Title" or "Company Name") Visual rating summary bar with star percentage breakdown Anti-spam protection via WordPress nonces and CSRF validation Reviewer email encryption for privacy compliance Selective asset loading for performance

Pro features ($29 single site) add:

Google Rich Snippets JSON-LD schema (star ratings in search results) WooCommerce integration (replace or enhance native WC reviews) Owner replies to customer feedback Photo and video uploads with reviews Helpfulness voting (upvote/downvote reviews) Advanced filtering (newest, highest rated, most helpful) Automated approval for verified or logged-in users Premium glassmorphic layouts and masonry grid displays Email notifications for new review submissions Historical analytics dashboard with rating trend charts

A multi-site license is available at $99 for developers and agencies. Stella Ratings is ideal for WordPress site owners, WooCommerce stores, service businesses, and digital product creators who want a fast, privacy-respecting review system that looks great and boosts SEO.