Head-to-head · October 2026
Post Like vs VD Likes
Post Like comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against VD Likes.
| Metric | Post Like | VD Likes |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 47 | 72 |
| Download trend | +80.8% | +44% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Reviews | 1 | 2 |
| Health score | 30/100 | 24/100 |
| Last updated | 8 years ago | 8 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.9.34 | WP 4.9.34 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jul 2018 | Sep 2015 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Post LikeVD Likes
Choose Post Like if…
You care most about download trend, health score and last updated.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
Choose VD Likes if…
You care most about downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
FAQ
Post Like vs VD Likes: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Which is better, Post Like or VD Likes?
Post Like comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against VD Likes. Choose Post Like if you care most about download trend, health score and last updated. Choose VD Likes if you care most about downloads (30 days) and reviews.
Is Post Like more popular than VD Likes?
Post Like is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for VD Likes.
Can I use Post Like and VD Likes together?
Both plugins cover like and unlike, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Post Like and VD Likes free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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