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Progress Bar & Skill Bar

By wpshopmart

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Progress Bar & Skill Bar Review - In-Depth Analysis

An awesome WordPress progress bar plugin helps writers and authors to show beautiful progress bars in percentage at any blog or post page.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 52+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

An awesome WordPress progress bar plugin to show skills in percentage at any blog or post page. The Progress Bar plugin is useful for an author for his or her website for showing skills. The Progress Bar plugin adds beautiful progress bars or progress meters by generating a shortcode.

The plugin calculates the progress by showing animated styling percentage and displaying a very cool progress bar with multiple color schemes.

Features of the plugin include two awesome animated designs, responsive design, and compatibility with any WordPress theme. It offers unlimited color schemes and a flexible user-friendly setup. The installation process is quick, and it is compatible with all browsers.

Comparing to Alternatives

Progress Bar & Skill Bar is a popular choice for displaying skill levels and progress indicators, with several other plugins offering similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with 80.8% five-star reviews
Intuitive and easy to use interface
Offers a visually appealing way to represent skills and progress
Includes a pro version with additional features
No known security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Some users report compatibility issues with certain themes
Limited customization options compared to some alternatives
Occasional reports of the plugin not working as expected
Support may prioritize upselling pro version over troubleshooting free version issues

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a strong positive reception with 88.5% of users rating it 4 or 5 stars, though a small minority (9.6%) report significant issues.

Positive highlights

"Perfectly fits my needs and is easy and intuitive to use!" - fitzit
"Plugin had all the options I needed for my personal skillsheet." - steef90
"This is a great plugin. Lots of 'wow' without a lot of work." - sybilw
"A beautiful representation of what I want to illustrate." - astraservicedesk
"I am using this plugin and find it awesome." - vmsilva

Common complaints

Plugin does not work with some themes, causing functionality issues

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with certain WordPress themes
Some users feel support focuses more on selling pro version than fixing problems
Limited advanced customization in free version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking an easy-to-use and visually appealing skill or progress bar plugin with good basic features and a pro upgrade option.

Not ideal for

Users who require extensive customization or have complex theme setups that might cause compatibility problems.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes essential progress and skill bar features suitable for most basic needs.

Pro version

The pro version offers enhanced customization options, additional styles, and priority support.

Final Verdict

Progress Bar & Skill Bar is a well-rated plugin that delivers an intuitive and attractive way to showcase skills and progress. It stands out with its ease of use and a solid free offering complemented by a pro version for advanced features. The absence of security vulnerabilities adds to its reliability.

While some users experience compatibility issues and desire more customization, the plugin remains a strong choice for most users. Those with complex needs or theme conflicts might consider alternatives, but overall it provides excellent value and functionality in its category.