# Like Post Block

> Like Post Block has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 41/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Like Post Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

**The Like Post Block plugin registers a WordPress block that allows you to add a like button to your WordPress block editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 3,488
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+44.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 41/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5.0
- **Last updated:** May 3, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Roel Magdaleno (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rokumetal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/like-post-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |
| [heart](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/heart/) | #1 | 4 |
| [like](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/like/) | #21 | 75 |
| [Like Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/like-post/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| heart | #49 | 304 |
| like | #72 | 10,000 |
| Like Post | #85 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Like Post Block safe to use in 2026?
Like Post Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Like Post Block?
Like Post Block is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,488 times since it launched in October 2023. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Like Post Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Like Post Block is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Like Post Block need?
Like Post Block requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Like Post Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.0, was released on May 3, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Like Post Block?
Like Post Block is developed and maintained by Roel Magdaleno.

### What are the best alternatives to Like Post Block?
The most popular alternatives to Like Post Block are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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