Dynamic Widgets Post Rating Form Estimated reading: 3 minutes 17 views The Post Rating Form lets your readers share their feedback effortlessly. With customizable titles, messages, icons, and placeholders, you can create a rating system that matches your site’s style perfectly. Whether you want to display ratings instantly or review them first, this feature helps you collect valuable insights while boosting user interaction. Requirement Elementor (Page Builder) Animations Addons (Our Plugin) Tip: Make sure Animation Addons is installed and activated on your WordPress site before you start. How To Activate Post Rating Form Go to your WordPress Dashboard. Click on Animation Addons. Head to the Widgets Tab. Under Dynamic, toggle on Post Rating Form. Step 1: Insert and Configure the Post Rating Form Open the Elementor editor panel and click the ‘+’ icon. Type Post Rating Form in the search bar. Once it appears, either click on it or drag it to the spot where you want it. Settings Only Logged-In Users? Set it to ‘Yes’ to allow only logged-in users on your WordPress site to submit a rating using the form. Choose ‘No’ if you want to prevent visitors from rating or submitting the form. In this example, ‘Yes’ is selected, but you can choose either option based on your needs. Require Manual Approval If you set it to Yes, every new rating will need to be reviewed and approved by an admin before it becomes visible on your site. If set to No, all new ratings are automatically approved and displayed publicly as soon as users submit them. In this example, No is selected, but you can choose either option. Alignment The Alignment option controls the horizontal position of the rating form within a post or section. You can choose from three options: Right, Center, and Left. In this example, Center is selected, but you can pick any option you prefer. Step 2: Customize the Title and Message Personalize the form with a custom title and message that match your post’s style. Content Title: Specify a title according to your preference. In this example, the title is “How useful was this post?” Title HTML Tag: Choose the HTML tag of your title. Here it’s set to H2. Text: Add any text you want to appear below the title. Here, the example text is “Click on the stars to rate it.” You can write any text relevant to your audience. Step 3: Adjust Icons, Placeholders, and Button Text Make the form more engaging by adjusting icons, placeholders, and the submit button. Form Rating Icon: Lets you choose the icon used for ratings (stars are selected by default). You can pick one from the icon library or upload a custom SVG icon. The choice is yours. Name Placeholder Text: Placeholder text appears in the Name field before the user types anything. Review Placeholder Text: The placeholder text for the Review or Comment box. Button: Lets you customize the submit button text. For example, you can either write ‘Submit Review” or “Rate Now.” You Did It Congratulations! You’ve successfully added and customized your Post Rating Form. Your readers can easily rate your posts. They can also leave their thoughts and interact with your content. Everything matches the style of your site. Take a moment to preview your form on the live page. Check that the rating icons look perfect, your placeholders guide users clearly, and the submit button text feels inviting. You’re now ready to collect valuable feedback and make your content even more engaging!
