Star Rating Input
An interactive star-rating field distinguishes hovered stars from the selected rating.
An interactive star-rating field distinguishes hovered stars from the selected rating.
Live Demo
Hover over the element or use Tab to focus.
Source Code
Copy the HTML, CSS or JavaScript you need for your project.
HTML
<fieldset class="tbx-1055"><legend>Service satisfaction</legend><div class="tbx-1055__stars">
<label><input type="radio" name="tbx-1055-score" value="5"><span aria-hidden="true">★</span><span class="tbx-1055__sr">5 stars</span></label>
<label><input type="radio" name="tbx-1055-score" value="4"><span aria-hidden="true">★</span><span class="tbx-1055__sr">4 stars</span></label>
<label><input type="radio" name="tbx-1055-score" value="3"><span aria-hidden="true">★</span><span class="tbx-1055__sr">3 stars</span></label>
<label><input type="radio" name="tbx-1055-score" value="2"><span aria-hidden="true">★</span><span class="tbx-1055__sr">2 stars</span></label>
<label><input type="radio" name="tbx-1055-score" value="1"><span aria-hidden="true">★</span><span class="tbx-1055__sr">1 star</span></label>
</div><p>Choose a star rating</p></fieldset>
CSS
.tbx-1055{border:0;margin:0;padding:5px 0;width:min(250px,100%);font-family:system-ui;color:#425668;text-align:center}.tbx-1055 legend{font-size:12px;font-weight:750;margin:0 auto 10px}.tbx-1055__stars{display:flex;flex-direction:row-reverse;justify-content:center;gap:5px}.tbx-1055 label{position:relative;display:block;cursor:pointer}.tbx-1055 label input{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;opacity:0;cursor:pointer}.tbx-1055 label span[aria-hidden]{display:block;font-size:34px;color:#d8e0e5;line-height:1.25;text-shadow:0 2px 4px #34475a10;transition:color .19s,transform .19s}.tbx-1055 label:has(input:checked) span[aria-hidden],.tbx-1055 label:has(input:checked)~label span[aria-hidden]{color:#e9a847}.tbx-1055 label:is(:hover,:focus-within) span[aria-hidden],.tbx-1055 label:hover~label span[aria-hidden]{color:#eeac3f;transform:scale(1.12)}.tbx-1055 input:focus-visible+span{outline:2px solid #2c7f8a;outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px}.tbx-1055 p{font-size:10px;color:#8492a0;margin:13px 0 0}.tbx-1055__sr{position:absolute;overflow:hidden;width:1px;height:1px;clip-path:inset(50%)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.tbx-1055 label span[aria-hidden]{transition:none}}
How to Use
Insert the HTML and add the CSS to your stylesheet. Adjust colors and sizes and avoid class conflicts.
Use Case
Useful for review sections and forms.
Technical Notes
Keep controls usable on touch devices. Test keyboard focus and reduced-motion preferences.
Mobile: Ensure the interactive content remains accessible without hover on touch devices.
Browser: Uses modern CSS. Check behavior in the browsers you support.
Reduced Motion: Check that prefers-reduced-motion is respected.