GravityView Ratings & Reviews Extension GPL v2.4

GravityView Ratings & Reviews Extension GPL Overview

The GravityView Ratings & Reviews Extension allows you to add powerful ratings and reviews functionality to your Gravity Forms data. By leveraging WordPress’s native comment system, this extension enables users to leave reviews and ratings on entries displayed in your GravityView layouts. Whether you’re building a directory, a review site, or a community-driven platform, this extension provides the tools to engage users and gather valuable feedback.

Key Features

1. Seamless WordPress Integration
   • Uses WordPress’s built-in comment functionality for reviews.
   • Requires enabling comments in WordPress settings.
2. Flexible Rating Options
   • Review Types: Choose between star ratings or upvote/downvote systems.
   • Limit Reviews: Restrict users to one review per entry.
   • Text Reviews: Option to hide rating fields for text-only reviews.
   • Empty Reviews: Allow ratings without text for upvote/downvote systems.
3. Customizable View Fields
   The extension adds four new fields to your GravityView layouts:
   • Rate Entry: Allows users to rate entries directly from the Multiple Entries page.
   • Stars Rating: Displays an entry’s average star rating (out of 5).
   • Votes Rating: Shows the aggregate upvote/downvote score for an entry.
   • Reviews Link: Displays ratings and links to review an entry.
4. Engage and Inform Users
   • Enable users to provide feedback and ratings for entries.
   • Display aggregate ratings to help users make informed decisions.

How to Use the Ratings & Reviews Extension

Step 1: Enable WordPress Comments

1. Navigate to Settings > Discussion in the WordPress admin menu.
2. Check the box for “Allow people to submit comments on new posts.”

Step 2: Configure Review Options

• Review Type: Choose between star ratings or upvotes.
• Limit Reviews: Prevent multiple reviews from the same user on a single entry.
• Hide Rating Fields: Enable this option for text-only reviews.
• Allow Empty Review Text: Useful for upvote/downvote systems.

Step 3: Enable Ratings in Your View

1. Open the View editor in GravityView.
2. Scroll to View Settings > Ratings & Reviews and check “Enable entry reviews.”

Step 4: Add Rating and Review Fields

Drag and drop the following fields into your View layout as needed:

• Rate Entry: Allows users to submit ratings.
• Stars Rating: Displays the average star rating.
• Votes Rating: Shows the aggregate up/down rating.
• Reviews Link: Displays a link to review the entry and view existing ratings.

Use Cases

1. Business Directories
   • Allow customers to leave reviews for local businesses or services.
2. Product Reviews
   • Gather user feedback and display star ratings for products.
3. Community Platforms
   • Enable users to rate and review content, such as blog posts or event listings.
4. Educational Platforms
   • Allow students to rate courses or instructors for peer feedback.

Why Choose GravityView Ratings & Reviews Extension?

• Engage Users: Encourage interaction and feedback from your audience.
• Customizable: Tailor the review experience to your platform’s needs.
• Informative: Display aggregate ratings to help users make better decisions.
• Seamless Integration: Works perfectly with GravityView and Gravity Forms.

Conclusion

The GravityView Ratings & Reviews Extension is a versatile tool for adding review functionality to your Gravity Forms entries. Whether you’re building a directory, review site, or membership platform, this extension helps you engage your audience and collect valuable feedback.

Start enhancing your GravityView layouts with Ratings & Reviews today!