Like to Unlock lite
This plugin gives you control to initially hide part of your article from user. Content is displayed correctly once user Facebook Like or +1 your page
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3/5 from only 4 reviews
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Like to Unlock lite stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| facebook like | >100 |
| google +1 | >100 |
| google plus one | >100 |
| hide content | >100 |
| hide part of post | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 4 reviews
About Like to Unlock lite
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin gives you control to initially hide part of your article from user. Content is displayed correctly once user Facebook Like or +1 your page
Usage: Warp your content in [ltu][/ltu] tag. You are able to use this tag once in your post. Make sure that plugin is active and enabled.
Make sure that you’ve created a Facebook App ID
To check out other plugins by me please visit http://jaspreetchahal.org
To Upgrade to PRO version
visit http://jaspreetchahal.org/wordpress-like-to-unlock-content-plugin/
Installation
- Upload “like to unlock lite” directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Use the “jcwp like to unlock” Options through settings menu
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FAQ
Like to Unlock lite: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Like to Unlock lite free?
Yes. Like to Unlock lite is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Like to Unlock lite safe to use in 2026?
Like to Unlock lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Like to Unlock lite?
Like to Unlock lite is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,662 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.
Does Like to Unlock lite work with WordPress 7.1?
Like to Unlock lite is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Like to Unlock lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on April 16, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Like to Unlock lite?
Like to Unlock lite is developed and maintained by Jaspreet Chahal.
What are the best alternatives to Like to Unlock lite?
The most popular alternatives to Like to Unlock lite are Easy Social Like Box (6K+ installs), Easy Social Box / Page Plug… (4K+ installs) and FireCask Like & Share Button (400+ installs).
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