WordPress Comment Rating System with Up and Down Arrows Like Zerohedge

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Several WordPress plugins provide comment rating systems featuring up/down arrows (like/dislike) to boost user engagement and collect feedback. The most comprehensive, specialized option for this is wpDiscuz, while general, lighter options include WP-PostRatings and WP ULike. 

Top Plugins for Comment Up/Down Voting

• wpDiscuz (Recommended): This plugin replaces the default WordPress comment system. In the "Comment Thread Features" settings, you can enable voting buttons and select up/down arrows as the icon style. It also allows you to hide the downvote button to only show an upvote.
• WP ULike: This plugin allows users to like or dislike comments (as well as posts and custom post types) with AJAX-based, real-time feedback.
• WP-PostRatings: While primarily for posts, this plugin can be configured to add rating functionality to comments, offering various styles including up-down arrows, thumbs up/down, and plus-minus.
• Echo Knowledge Base: This plugin offers a like/dislike feature specifically for knowledge base articles that can be set to use arrows or thumb icons. 

Key Features to Look For

• AJAX-based: Enables voting without reloading the page.
• Vote Limits: Protects against spam by limiting votes per IP address or logged-in user.
• Display Options: Choose between total count (up minus down) or separate counts for up and down votes.
• Sorting: Allows you to sort comments based on the highest rating. 

Implementation Steps (General Approach)

1. Install the Plugin: Search for "wpDiscuz" or "WP ULike" in the WordPress Plugins > Add New section.
2. Configure Settings: Navigate to the plugin settings to enable voting on comments.
3. Select Style: Choose the arrows (↑/↓) icon set.
4. Configure Privacy: Set restrictions (e.g., logged-in users only or IP-based) to ensure fair voting.