# Applause

> Applause has 30+ active installs and 105 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Applause shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Add an applause/like/upvote button to your content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 2,622
- **Downloads (30 days):** 105 (+15.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** Apr 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Web Guy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/webguyio/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/applause/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Applause](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/applause/) | #1 | 1 |
| [like button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/like-button/) | #11 | 24 |
| [thumbs-up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/thumbs-up/) | #1 | 5 |
| [upvote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upvote/) | #2 | 6 |
| [vote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vote/) | #21 | 59 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Applause | #2 | 6 |
| like button | >100 | 10,000 |
| thumbs-up | #42 | 306 |
| upvote | #19 | 66 |
| vote | #90 | 462 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 51.4%
- 0.2: 48.6%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Applause free?
Yes. Applause is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Applause safe to use in 2026?
Applause shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Applause?
Applause is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,622 times since it launched in October 2021. It was downloaded 105 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Applause work with WordPress 7.1?
Applause is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Applause last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on April 9, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Applause?
Applause is developed and maintained by Web Guy.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/applause/ · Generated 2026-10-07 03:29 UTC by PageForge