Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/msibtain/es-video-reviews/archive/refs/heads/main.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
A WordPress plugin that displays a review form with a 4-star rating and review text field. Submissions are saved to the video_reviews custom post type (the CPT must be registered elsewhere).
Requirements
- The custom post type
video_reviewsmust already be registered in your theme or another plugin. This plugin does not register the CPT.
Installation
- Copy the plugin folder into
wp-content/plugins/(or upload as a zip and install via Plugins → Add New). - Activate ES Video Reviews under Plugins.
Usage
Place the review form on any page or post using the shortcode:
[video_review_form]The form includes:
- Rating: 4 clickable stars (1–4)
- Your review: Required text area
- Submit review: Saves a new post in the
video_reviewsCPT
Stored data
- Post type:
video_reviews - Post title: e.g. "Review – 30/01/2025 at 2:30 pm"
- Post content: The review text
- Post meta
_video_review_rating: The star rating (1–4)
After a successful submit, the user is redirected back and sees a "Thank you! Your review has been submitted." message.