Ethne Favorites Button
Favorite buttons for WordPress, Shortcodes to save and list favorite posts and pages for each user.
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Ethne Favorites Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Ethne Favorites Button stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cooked plugin | #7 |
| favorite | >100 |
| favourite | >100 |
| Like Post | >100 |
| save post | >100 |
About Ethne Favorites Button
From the official readme · v1.0.8Description
The Ethne Favorites Button plugin for WordPress provides a shortcode that will allow users to save their favorite posts and pages, it also includes an option to display and remove favorite posts and pages for the user. Compatible with Cooked plugin favourites (access cooked favourites without cooked plugin)
Shortcode Usage
How to display the list
Use the following shortcode:
[ethne-favorites]
How to display the button
Use the following shortcode:
[ethne-favorites view=”Button”]
Installation
In WordPress:
- Go to Plugins > Add New > search for
ethne favorites - Press “Install Now” for the Ethne Favorites Button plugin
- Press “Activate Plugin”
Manual installation:
- Upload the
ethne-favoritesdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.0.8
- Fixed paths to match wordpress repository
1.0.7
- Updated version info
- Added notification of removed posts
1.0.6
- Removed depreciated code
1.0.5
- Initial version
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FAQ
Ethne Favorites Button: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Ethne Favorites Button free?
Yes. Ethne Favorites Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Ethne Favorites Button safe to use in 2026?
Ethne Favorites Button shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Ethne Favorites Button?
Ethne Favorites Button is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,052 times since it launched in October 2022. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does Ethne Favorites Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Ethne Favorites Button is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Ethne Favorites Button need?
Ethne Favorites Button requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Ethne Favorites Button last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on October 26, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Ethne Favorites Button?
Ethne Favorites Button is developed and maintained by djrobertson.
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