Description
The User Reviews add-on adds to Ultimate Member a system of 1 to 5 star ratings between members, with a title field, comment, reviews tab in the profile, and directory sorting by the best-rated users. Designed for community networks and membership platforms, it includes search filters by rating, three sidebar widgets, shortcodes, and moderation both on the front-end and back-end of WordPress.
Key Features of User Reviews
- 5-star rating system
Allows members to rate other users with a score from 1 to 5 stars, title, and comment. - Reviews tab in the profile
Adds a dedicated tab in the Ultimate Member profile with all received reviews. - Filters and sorting in the directory
Filters the member search by rating and sorts results by the best-rated users. - Widgets and shortcodes
Includes three sidebar widgets and shortcodes to display reviews on any page. - Dual moderation and reports
Sets automatic or pending approval, flags abusive reviews, and blocks specific users from rating.
Benefits of User Reviews
- More trust in the community
Visible reputation helps members identify who is trustworthy within the network. - Discover relevant profiles
Sorting the directory by best-rated highlights the most active and recognized members. - Complete editorial control
Manual approval, admin editing, and author blocking maintain the quality of generated content. - Engagement through notifications
Email alerts for each new review bring the user back to the site to respond or check.
Who Is User Reviews Intended For?
- Anyone who maintains a social network or niche community built on Ultimate Member and wants member-to-member reputation.
- Freelancer, mentor, or service provider sites that need clients to rate each registered professional.
- For those who run member directories and want to highlight the best-rated profiles in search.
- Educational or coaching platforms with Ultimate Member that want public feedback between students and instructors.
How to Download User Reviews
The User Reviews is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the file, and activate; remember that Ultimate Member must be installed for the extension to work, and the configuration options appear inside the base plugin menu after activation.
By adding visible reputation, granular moderation, and rating-based discovery to Ultimate Member, this extension turns a static directory into a dynamic space where member quality naturally emerges. For communities, service marketplaces, or mentoring platforms built on Ultimate Member, it’s the piece that brings the experience closer to established networks like TripAdvisor or freelancer marketplaces.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ultimate Member User Reviews GPL-licensed?
Yes. Ultimate Member User Reviews is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use Ultimate Member User Reviews on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Ultimate Member User Reviews on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does Ultimate Member User Reviews cost at Ultrapack?
Ultimate Member User Reviews costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does Ultimate Member User Reviews include updates?
Yes. The current version of Ultimate Member User Reviews is 2.2.8, published at Ultrapack on Nov 21, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Ultimate Member User Reviews scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Ultimate Member User Reviews goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin Ultimate Member User Reviews?
Requires WordPress 5.5 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.7.
What changed in this version
Version 2.2.8
- Added: Compatibility with Ultimate Member 2.9.0 and Action Scheduler for email sending
- Fixed: "Load textdomain just in time" issue
Version 2.2.7
- Tweak: Compatibility with Ultimate Member 2.8.7
- Tweak: Compatibility with the future new UI
Version 2.2.6
- Fixed: Integration with Member directory
- Tweak: Enhancements related to WPCS
Version 2.2.5
- Tweak: wp-admin scripts refactored
- Fixed: 'um_user_permissions_filter' hook attributes
- Tweak: Using enqueue scripts suffix from UM core class. Dependency from UM core 2.7.0
- Tweak: Added CPT as UM registered post type for define proper UM screen on wp-admin
- Tweak: Enhancements related to WPCS
Version 2.2.4
- Fixed: Displaying "Notifications Account Tab" setting
- Fixed: Made redirect safe
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
This item is an add-on for the Ultimate Member plugin. Installed on its own it throws no error, but it does not work either.
- Install and activate the Ultimate Member plugin before this one.
- Download the file
um-reviews.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
um-reviews.zip, click Install Now and then Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 5.5 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.7.
- Both stay active at the same time. Deactivating the Ultimate Member plugin turns this add-on off with it.
- An add-on settings usually show up inside the main plugin screens, not in a menu of their own. If you find nothing new in the dashboard after activating, look there before opening a ticket.
Stuck on a step? Open a ticket telling us which one you stopped at.

UAU Ready