Description
Aggregate Rating Schema Generator for Blogs enhances your WordPress blog posts and pages by allowing users to submit star ratings. It automatically generates Schema.org markup for aggregate ratings, improving your site’s SEO and increasing user engagement.
Key Features:
- User Star Ratings: Allow visitors to rate your posts and pages with a 5-star rating system.
- Aggregate Ratings Schema Markup: Automatically adds Schema.org
AggregateRatingmarkup to your content, helping search engines display rich snippets. - Fully Customizable Appearance: Control star colors, sizes, spacing, and alignment to match your site’s design.
- Shortcode Support: Place ratings anywhere in your content with the
[strpgn_rating]shortcode. - Flexible Placement: Choose whether to display ratings automatically, via shortcode, or both.
- AJAX-Powered: Ratings are submitted asynchronously without reloading the page.
- Caching for Performance: Implements caching to reduce database queries and improve performance.
- Confetti Animation: Delight users with a confetti animation upon successful rating submission.
Benefits:
- Improve SEO: Enhanced search results with star ratings can increase click-through rates.
- Increase Engagement: Encourage user interaction by allowing visitors to rate your content.
- Easy to Use: Simple setup with minimal configuration required.
License
This plugin is released under the GPLv2 (or later) license. See License URI for details.
Credits
Developed by Najmus Sayadat.
Additional Notes
For support or inquiries, please visit the support forum or contact the plugin author.
Screenshots
Star Rating Display: Front-end view of the star rating system on a blog post. 
Aggregate Rating Schema Markup: Example of how the Schema markup appears in the page source. 
Settings Page: Comprehensive plugin settings for appearance customization. 
Shortcode Usage: Example of rating display using the shortcode. 
Installation
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Upload Plugin Files:
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/aggregate-rating-schema-generator-for-blogs/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
- Upload the plugin files to the
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Activate the Plugin:
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
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Configure Settings (Optional):
- Navigate to Settings > Star Rating to configure where the ratings should appear and customize their appearance.
FAQ
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How do I display the star ratings on my posts or pages?
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The plugin automatically adds the star ratings to your posts and/or pages based on your settings. By default, it appears on all posts. You can change this in the plugin settings.
You can also use the shortcode
[strpgn_rating]to place ratings anywhere in your content. -
Can I customize the look of the star ratings?
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Yes! The plugin provides extensive customization options in the settings page, including:
- Star colors (empty, filled, and hover states)
- Star size
- Font sizes for average rating and text
- Spacing and alignment options for all elements
- Container alignment (left, center, right)
These settings let you easily match the ratings to your theme without writing custom CSS.
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How do I prevent duplicate ratings when using the shortcode?
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If you want to place ratings in a specific location using the shortcode but don’t want the automatic display at the bottom, use:
[strpgn_rating hide_auto=true] -
Does the plugin support translation?
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Yes, the plugin is ready for translation. You can translate it into your language using standard WordPress translation methods.
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How does the plugin prevent duplicate ratings from the same user?
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The plugin uses the user’s IP address to prevent multiple ratings from the same user on the same post.
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Is the plugin GDPR compliant?
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While the plugin collects the user’s IP address to prevent duplicate ratings, it does not store any personal identifiable information beyond that. Please inform your users as per GDPR requirements if necessary.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Aggregate Rating Schema Generator for Blogs” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
1.9.9
- Added comprehensive appearance customization options in settings.
- Added shortcode support with
[strpgn_rating]for custom placement. - Added
hide_auto=trueparameter to prevent duplicate ratings. - Added reset to defaults option in settings.
- Added support for negative margins for more flexible layouts.
- Enhanced admin interface with live preview of changes.
- Added support buttons for reviews and donations.
- Improved responsive design and default styling.
1.9.3
- Improved security and code quality.
- Updated function prefixes to meet WordPress guidelines.
- Implemented caching for better performance.
- Added validation and sanitization for user inputs.
- Prepared plugin for translation (internationalization).
1.9.1
- Initial release.