Title: WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback Author: Alimir Published: August 28, 2014 Last modified: June 22, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/wp-ulike/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3581477) ![](https://ps.w.org/wp-ulike/assets/icon.svg?rev=3575877) # WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback By [Alimir](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alimir/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wp-ulike.5.1.2.zip) * [Details](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ulike/#description) * [Reviews](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ulike/#reviews) * [Installation](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ulike/#installation) * [Development](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ulike/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-ulike/) ## Description #### Like buttons for WordPress Most visitors read without commenting. [WP ULike](https://wpulike.com/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme) adds one-click voting so you get a clear signal on what resonates, with no signup walls and no heavy setup. Install, activate, and voting goes live on posts. Open **WP ULike Statistics** inside WordPress to see totals, top content, growth tips, and when your audience is most active. Optional IP anonymization, WordPress personal data export/erase, and flexible logging options help you align the plugin with your privacy policy. WP ULike supports posts out of the box and integrates with WooCommerce, BuddyPress, and bbPress. The frontend uses vanilla JavaScript (no jQuery) and works with major caching plugins. #### Statistics you’ll actually use A clear view of what’s working: totals, trends, and patterns without the clutter. **Free** includes Overview, growth tips, engagement reports, when-to-publish insights, and vote logs. Dark mode and focus mode are built in. **Pro** (optional) adds who liked each post, deeper audience and content reports, and full WooCommerce store insights. Free includes a real dashboard. Pro adds deeper reports when you need them. #### Built for **Bloggers & publishers:** See which content earns appreciation, not just traffic. **Online stores:** Learn which products visitors value. **Communities:** Add voting to forums and activity feeds. **Agencies & developers:** Reliable on client sites, quick to deploy, straightforward to maintain. #### Free version: complete, no limits The free plugin is a full voting solution, not a trial. No caps on votes, posts, or usage. Included with free: * Like buttons on posts via auto-display, `[wp_ulike]` shortcodes, or the **ULike Button** block * **Top List** block for ranked posts, comments, users, BuddyPress activities, and bbPress topics * **Statistics dashboard** with Overview, growth tips, engagement reports, publish- timing insights, vote logs, dark mode, and focus mode * **Button customizer** with live preview, multiple templates, and RTL support * **Auto-display settings** for posts, comments, BuddyPress, bbPress, and WooCommerce * **Settings backup** (JSON export/import) and **Site Health** table check * **Privacy tools** for user-linked vote data and optional IP anonymization Regular updates, WordPress coding standards, and security best practices (nonces, hardened AJAX, and more). #### WP ULike Pro Pro is optional. It extends the free plugin when you need more depth or design. Both plugins stay installed and active. * **See who liked each post** and how engaged readers really are (top fans, engagement vs page views) * **Know what to publish next** with content intelligence, heatmaps, and top-country reports * **Compare likes to sales** with full WooCommerce store reports * **Premium templates, Display Automation, and Schema star ratings** for search and setup without code Need profiles, share buttons, bulk vote tools, Elementor widgets, or REST API? Pro includes those too. [Compare Free vs Pro](https://wpulike.com/upgrade/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme) for the full list. [Browse templates](https://wpulike.com/templates/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme) | [Documentation](https://docs.wpulike.com/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme) ## Screenshots [⌊Statistics Overview: totals, today's activity, week-over-week growth, and helpful tips on one screen.⌉⌊Statistics Overview: totals, today's activity, week-over-week growth, and helpful tips on one screen.⌉[ **Statistics Overview:** totals, today’s activity, week-over-week growth, and helpful tips on one screen. [⌊Live customizer: pick a template and change colors, spacing, and icons with real- time preview.⌉⌊Live customizer: pick a template and change colors, spacing, and icons with real-time preview.⌉[ **Live customizer:** pick a template and change colors, spacing, and icons with real-time preview. [⌊Content settings: turn auto-display on for posts, comments, WooCommerce, BuddyPress, and bbPress.⌉⌊Content settings: turn auto-display on for posts, comments, WooCommerce, BuddyPress, and bbPress.⌉[ **Content settings:** turn auto-display on for posts, comments, WooCommerce, BuddyPress, and bbPress. ## Blocks This plugin provides 2 blocks. * ULike Button Add like and dislike voting to posts and comments. Pick a template or use your global WP ULike settings. * Top List Show a ranked leaderboard of your most liked posts, comments, users, activities, and forum topics. ## Installation #### Minimum Requirements * WordPress 6.0 or greater * PHP 7.2 or greater * MySQL 5.0 or greater #### Recommended * PHP 8.1+ (faster and more secure) * MySQL 5.6+ * 128 MB WordPress memory on busier sites #### How to install 1. **From WordPress admin:** Plugins Add New, search “WP ULike”, Install, Activate. 2. **Manual:** unzip the download, upload to `wp-content/plugins/`, activate from Plugins. Works out of the box. [Documentation](https://docs.wpulike.com/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme) | Support ## FAQ ### Do visitors need to register or login to like content? No. Voting is one click by default. You can require login in Settings if your site is members-only. ### Does WP ULike work with any theme? Yes. WP ULike adapts to your theme automatically. Contact support if you need help with styling. ### Is WP ULike compatible with other plugins and caching? Yes. Compatible with major caching plugins (WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed, and others) and popular WordPress plugins including WooCommerce, BuddyPress, bbPress, Elementor, GamiPress, and myCRED. ### Can I customize the button appearance? Yes. Use built-in templates and the live customizer. No code required. Pro adds 25+ premium templates. ### Where do like buttons appear by default? On single posts. Use blocks, shortcodes, or auto-display settings to place buttons elsewhere. ### What’s the difference between WP ULike Free and Pro? Free includes like buttons, a full statistics dashboard (Overview, reports, when- to-publish insights, logs, and tips), blocks, customizer, auto-display settings in Settings, backup, and privacy tools, with no vote limits. Pro adds who liked each post, engagement rates vs page views, full geography and content intelligence, WooCommerce sales comparisons, premium templates, Display Automation, profiles, share buttons, and more. [See the full comparison](https://wpulike.com/upgrade/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme). Both plugins stay active together. ### Can I use WP ULike on a multisite setup? Yes. Each site gets its own settings and stats. ### Is WP ULike secure? We follow WordPress security practices: nonces, hardened AJAX, optional IP anonymization. Details at wpulike.com/security. ### Will it slow down my site? No. The like button loads minimal code on your pages, and vote responses are lightweight and optimized for speed. Statistics load in WordPress admin only and use smart caching as your site grows. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a00e8a9cf2b064120915848c1c28290b8815f59cb36b50813aeca8507236788a? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Does the job!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/does-the-job-1096/)󠁿 [mlibling](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mlibling/) June 9, 2026 Been using it for years. It is absolutely seamless. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0c83eeb64d461227dd58b27d932a708592d1df6b6c2ad5e10cc221e07caae91d? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Good plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/good-plugin-7288/)󠁿 [av1611phi38](https://profiles.wordpress.org/av1611phi38/) February 1, 2026 The plugin works well and allows me to see what my audience likes. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/39dee35f81cf75d691561f6e7d0ceb70ec4776a1d44227365887909637e73d03? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[80](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/80-354/)󠁿 [saeed.mzi](https://profiles.wordpress.org/saeedmzi/) December 15, 2025 10 سال در سایت سابریکا ازش استفاده میکنم و راضی هستم ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3ed5982497b32de7adf9977accad2ca25a27b668f43514778b0e0d2aaf173f39? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Works well](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-well-3052/)󠁿 [hookedbythatbook](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hookedbythatbook/) April 27, 2025 This plugin is working really great for me. Even with the free version there are plenty of options. It does take some time to go through all the options to set things up exactly the way you want them. It’s not perfect, but I haven’t had any major issues with it at all. It also works equally well on the desktop as well as the mobile version. I like the summary report where I can see what posts received likes. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4ead9eaa688f93f8ea99218796670b8df8888ce63e860b002e2bde785275149a? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[mojtaba](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/mojtaba-2/)󠁿 [Mojtaba Pedram](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pedramstudio/) March 18, 2025 خیلی لایک داری داری ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d564f4961fde267ba500237f2c43c186572cf63c119c27020e84a78719edd40c? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[素晴らしいプラグイン](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/%e7%b4%a0%e6%99%b4%e3%82%89%e3%81%97%e3%81%84%e3%83%97%e3%83%a9%e3%82%b0%e3%82%a4%e3%83%b3-7/)󠁿 [Po Nang](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tsujigawa/) March 2, 2025 WP ULike は、WordPress サイトのエンゲージメントを大幅に向上させる素晴らしいプラグ インです。記事、コメント、投稿、さらにはカスタムコンテンツにも「いいね！」機能を 簡単に追加でき、ユーザーの関心を引き付けるのに最適なツールだと思います。 ✅ シンプル かつ強力：インストール後すぐに使え、設定も直感的。初心者でも簡単に導入できます。 ✅ 豊富なカスタマイズ：デザインの変更、アイコンの選択、アニメーション効果など、細かい 調整が可能。✅ 統計・分析機能：どのコンテンツが人気かを詳細に分析でき、サイトの改善 に役立ちます。 無料版でも十分な機能を備えていますが、さらに高機能な Pro バージョン では、より詳細な分析や高度なカスタマイズが可能見たいです。 無料版をもう少し使用し て検討しようと思います。 [ Read all 277 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-ulike/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Alimir ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alimir/) “WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback” has been translated into 6 locales. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wp-ulike/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wp-ulike) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-ulike/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wp-ulike/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wp-ulike/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wp-ulike/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 5.1.2 * Fixed: Minor issue with the new Statistics dashboard. #### 5.1.1 * Added: **Statistics dashboard**. Open **WP ULike Statistics** for a home screen with your key numbers up front. * Added: **Overview**. See total engagement, today’s activity, and how this week compares to last week. * Added: **Growth tips**. Short suggestions based on your data (momentum, milestones, and helpful nudges as your site grows). * Added: **Engagement reports**. Charts and top-content lists for posts, comments, and other content types you use. * Added: **When to publish**. Peak hours and time windows so you can see when people vote most. * Added: **WooCommerce store reports** in Statistics (Pro) when WooCommerce is active. * Added: **Logs**. Browse and manage vote history by content type. * Added: **Dashboard settings**. Turn announcement popups on or off, pick light/ dark mode, and adjust sidebar options. * Added: **Focus mode**. Hide the WordPress admin chrome for a distraction-free stats view. * Improved: Faster, smoother navigation between Overview, reports, and logs. * Improved: Clearer empty states and more reliable vote counts. * Fixed: Several minor admin issues. #### 5.1.0 * Improved: Redesigned Settings and Customizer panels for better UX. * Fixed: Several small issues for a more reliable experience. #### 5.0.7 * Added: One-click **Repair database tables** on Help when tables are missing. * Improved: Frontend init batches DOM updates with `requestAnimationFrame` for AJAX-loaded content (BuddyPress, bbPress, load-more). * Improved: Button styles resist theme width/transform conflicts; bbPress layout fixes. * Improved: Settings import on Help now asks for confirmation before overwriting. #### 5.0.6 * Removed: Legacy settings framework from the plugin. It was previously kept for WP ULike Pro post metaboxes. * Improved: Settings and Customizer panels now follow your WordPress admin color scheme (light, dark, and high-contrast). * Improved: Smoother voting and admin behavior under the hood. * Fixed: Several small issues for a more reliable experience. #### 5.0.5 * Added: **Help** screen under WP ULike with quick status, shortcuts, documentation links, troubleshooting, and settings backup/restore. * Added: Optional feedback when deactivating the plugin (Plugins screen). * Added: **Site Health** test for WP ULike database tables. * Fixed: No longer redirects to the plugin screen right after activation. * Fixed: Minor admin and usability issues reported by users. #### 5.0.4 * Added: **Top List** Gutenberg block, a ranked leaderboard for most liked posts, comments, users, BuddyPress activities, and bbPress topics. * Added: Declared and verified compatibility with **WordPress 7.0** (Armstrong), including Block API v3 and the iframed block editor. * Improved: Deferred frontend script loading and safer block rendering. * Improved: Admin notices restyled for WordPress 7 with a minimal layout, fixed button underlines, and clearer text contrast. * Improved: Admin notices now use vanilla JavaScript instead of inline jQuery. * Improved: Plugin config passed to scripts via inline JSON instead of `wp_localize_script`. #### 5.0.3 * Added: Support for WordPress Export Personal Data and Erase Personal Data tools for votes stored under a user account. * Added: Declared compatibility with WooCommerce’s newer order storage option, so shops using it see fewer “incompatible plugin” notices. * Improved: Like button block updated for current Gutenberg / block editor expectations. * Improved: Safer handling of unusually large saves in Settings and the button customizer (admin only). * Improved: Better compatibility with recent PHP versions when the plugin loads its code. #### 5.0.2 * Added: Kinsta purge cache support. * Fixed: Small sanitization improvement. #### 5.0.1 * Improved: Performance optimizations across page loading, statistics display, and data processing for faster response times. * Improved: Enhanced security and reliability improvements for widgets and statistics functionality. * Improved: Optimized user experience when viewing likers lists and activity data. * Removed: Composer dependency replaced with native WordPress solution for improved compatibility and reduced plugin footprint. #### 5.0.0 * Added: Redesigned settings panel, live-preview customizer, and statistics dashboard. * Improved: Faster frontend and admin performance; removed jQuery from frontend scripts. * Fixed: Stability fixes across the 5.0 release. ## Meta * Version **5.1.2** * Last updated **1 week ago** * Active installations **60,000+** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 7.2.5 or higher ** * Languages * [Dutch](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ulike/), [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ulike/), [French (France)](https://fr.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ulike/), [Japanese](https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ulike/), [Persian](https://fa.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ulike/), [Persian (Afghanistan)](https://fa-af.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ulike/), and [Russian](https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ulike/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wp-ulike) * Tags * [engagement](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/engagement/)[feedback](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/feedback/) [like](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/like/)[reactions](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/reactions/) [voting](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/voting/) * [Advanced View](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ulike/advanced/) ## Ratings 4.8 out of 5 stars. * [ 247 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-ulike/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 14 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-ulike/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 9 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-ulike/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 3 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-ulike/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 4 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-ulike/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-ulike/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-ulike/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Alimir ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alimir/) ## Support Got something to say? 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