Download Manager User Reviews

Description

The User Reviews addon adds a rating system with stars and comments to each file managed by Download Manager, allowing visitors to rate downloads and leave opinions directly on the public item page. The average rating and number of votes appear next to the download button, providing immediate social proof for those who have not yet downloaded.

Main Features

• Star rating: visual scoring system that appears on each download page of the base plugin.
• User comments: text field for visitors to leave detailed opinions about the downloaded file.
• Automatic average calculation: the aggregated score updates with each new review received.
• Display on the download card: stars and vote count are visible next to the download button.
• Moderation panel: the administrator reviews, approves, or removes reviews through the WordPress admin area.

Benefits of User Reviews

• Social proof in the catalog: opinions from those who have already downloaded help new visitors decide on the download.
• Curatorial improvement: files with good ratings gain natural prominence among other items in the collection.
• Audience engagement: opens a direct feedback channel between the publisher and the consumers of the files.
• Portal reputation: public reviews convey credibility and foster a sense of an active community.

Who is it for?

• Download portals that want to display ratings and reviews on each file managed by Download Manager.
• Digital libraries that rely on social proof to highlight the best resources in the collection.
• Communities and niche sites that seek direct audience interaction about the files published.

For those who publish large collections through Download Manager, this extension transforms each file’s page into a small feedback hub, with average rating, vote count, and moderated comments. The result is a more transparent catalog where users themselves help highlight the most valuable content without additional administrative curation effort.

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