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RateMate<\/strong> is a lightweight, conversion-focused product review plugin for WooCommerce stores. It supercharges the default WooCommerce review system with powerful features that competitors charge for \u2014 all in the free version.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83c\udf1f Why RateMate?<\/h4>\n\n

Most review plugins lock photo uploads, automated emails, and rich snippets behind expensive Pro plans. RateMate gives you everything you need to build trust and boost conversions \u2014 for free.<\/p>\n\n

\u2705 Features<\/h4>\n\n

\ud83d\udcf8 Photo & Video Reviews<\/strong>\nLet customers attach photos and videos directly to their reviews. Nothing builds trust faster than real customer media. Supports JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP images and MP4\/WebM videos. Clean drag-and-drop dropzone with live preview.<\/p>\n\n

\u2b50 Rating Summary Bar<\/strong>\nShow a beautiful star-distribution breakdown (5\u2605 60%, 4\u2605 25%...) above your review list. Customers can click any row to filter reviews by that rating \u2014 powered by AJAX for instant results.<\/p>\n\n

\u2709\ufe0f Automated Review Request Emails<\/strong>\nAutomatically send review request emails N days after an order is marked complete. Uses WordPress native mail \u2014 no third-party dependency. Fully customizable subject line and send delay. Built-in unsubscribe link for compliance.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Verified Purchase Badge<\/strong>\nReviews from real WooCommerce customers automatically get a \"Verified Purchase\" badge. Builds trust instantly. Works with both logged-in users and guest checkouts.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udc4d Helpfulness Votes<\/strong>\n\"Was this review helpful?\" vote buttons on every review. Counts are tracked per-user\/IP. The most-helpful reviews rise to the top organically. No registration required for guests.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udd0d Google Rich Snippets (Schema Markup)<\/strong>\nAutomatically outputs JSON-LD schema for aggregate ratings and individual reviews. Enable Google to show star ratings directly in search results \u2014 free organic visibility boost.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\ude80 Perfect For<\/h4>\n\n
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  • WooCommerce store owners who want more reviews<\/li>\n
  • Stores launching new products (review request emails drive early reviews)<\/li>\n
  • Agencies building high-converting WooCommerce stores<\/li>\n
  • Dropshippers and Amazon FBA sellers moving to their own store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    \ud83d\udd12 Privacy & Compliance<\/h4>\n\n
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    • One-click email unsubscribe included<\/li>\n
    • No data sent to external services<\/li>\n
    • GDPR-friendly: all data stored locally in your WordPress database<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      \u26a1 Performance First<\/h4>\n\n
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      • Assets loaded only on product pages<\/li>\n
      • AJAX-powered filtering \u2014 no full page reloads<\/li>\n
      • Minimal database queries with proper indexing<\/li>\n
      • No bloat \u2014 only what you need<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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        1. Upload the ratemate<\/code> folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code><\/li>\n
        2. Activate the plugin from Plugins \u2192 Installed Plugins<\/strong><\/li>\n
        3. Ensure WooCommerce is installed and active<\/li>\n
        4. Go to RateMate \u2192 Settings<\/strong> to configure features<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          Does this replace the default WooCommerce review system?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          No. RateMate enhances and extends the WooCommerce review system \u2014 it does not replace it. All existing reviews are preserved.<\/p><\/dd>\n

          Will review request emails be sent for old orders?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          No. Emails are only queued for orders that transition to \"Completed\" after the plugin is activated.<\/p><\/dd>\n

          Can customers upload multiple photos?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          Yes. You can configure the maximum number of uploads (1\u201320) and maximum file size in RateMate \u2192 Settings \u2192 Photo Reviews<\/strong>.<\/p><\/dd>\n

          Does the plugin work with variable products?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          Yes. The plugin is fully compatible with WooCommerce variable products.<\/p><\/dd>\n

          Is this plugin compatible with WooCommerce HPOS?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          Yes. RateMate declares full compatibility with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS \/ custom order tables).<\/p><\/dd>\n

          Where are uploaded photos stored?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          Photos and videos are stored in your WordPress Media Library \u2014 the same place as all other media uploads. They are linked to the specific product post.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

          1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
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          • Initial release<\/li>\n
          • Photo & video review upload<\/li>\n
          • Rating summary bar with AJAX filter<\/li>\n
          • Automated review request emails<\/li>\n
          • Verified purchase badge + helpfulness votes<\/li>\n
          • Google rich snippet schema (JSON-LD)<\/li>\n
          • Sort & filter controls (AJAX)<\/li>\n
          • Store owner replies to reviews<\/li>\n
          • All Reviews admin dashboard with bulk actions<\/li>\n
          • Product Q&A module<\/li>\n
          • Reviews analytics dashboard<\/li>\n
          • Review import\/export (Judge.me, AliExpress, CSV)<\/li>\n
          • Review from My Account Orders page<\/li>\n
          • Recommendation system (Recommended \/ Neutral \/ Not Recommended)<\/li>\n
          • Review title field<\/li>\n
          • Minimum review length setting<\/li>\n
          • WooCommerce HPOS compatibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"FREE WooCommerce review plugin. Photo reviews, verified badge, helpfulness votes, review request emails, rich snippets & Q&A.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/358339","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=358339"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/webtendhq"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=358339"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=358339"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=358339"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=358339"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=358339"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=358339"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}