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Rating questions allow respondents to rate questions on a scale. Displays a title and a rating scale consisting of a number of images and labels for the lower and upper ends of the scale.

Elements

Overview of Rating question type

Title

Add a clear title to inform the respondent what information you are asking for.

Description

Provide an optional description with further instructions.

Scale

Select the icon to be used for the rating scale. The options include: stars, numbers or smileys. The default is stars.

Range

Select the range of the rating scale. the options include: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10. The default is 5.

Labels

Add labels for the lower and upper bounds of the rating scale. The default is “Not good” and “Very good”.

CSAT Summary

After collecting responses, rating questions display a CSAT (Customer Satisfaction) score with a visual traffic light indicator to help you quickly assess satisfaction levels:
  • 🟢 Green (> 80%): High satisfaction - your users are very satisfied
  • 🟠 Orange (55-80%): Moderate satisfaction - there’s room for improvement
  • 🔴 Red (< 55%): Low satisfaction - immediate attention needed
The traffic light indicator appears automatically in the survey summary view, giving you instant feedback on user satisfaction without needing to dig into the data.

How CSAT is Calculated

The CSAT percentage represents the proportion of respondents who gave a “satisfied” rating. What counts as “satisfied” depends on your selected range:
RangeSatisfied RatingsExamples
3Highest rating only⭐⭐⭐
4Top 2 ratings⭐⭐⭐ or ⭐⭐⭐⭐
5Top 2 ratings⭐⭐⭐⭐ or ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
6Top 2 ratings5 or 6
7Top 2 ratings6 or 7
10Top 3 ratings8, 9, or 10
Pro Tip: For most use cases, a 5-point scale with star or smiley icons provides the best balance between granularity and user experience. Users find it easy to understand and quick to complete.