Like Post Block
The Like Post Block plugin registers a WordPress block that allows you to add a like button to your WordPress block editor.
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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.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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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 Post Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| heart | #49 |
| like | #72 |
| Like Post | #85 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Like Post Block
From the official readme · v1.5.0Description
The Like Post Block plugin registers a WordPress block that allows you to add a like button to your WordPress block editor.
You can insert this block in a single post, page, custom post type, and you can also insert it in any Gutenberg template.
Key Features
- Add a like button to any post, page or custom post type
- Limit the number of likes per user
- Save user’s IP address to prevent multiple likes
- Supports any Gutenberg template
Development
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/like-post-blockdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress.
- Inside the Block Editor, search the “Like Post” block and insert it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I insert the block in any Gutenberg template?
Yes, you can insert the block in any Gutenberg template.
Can I limit the number of likes per user?
Yes, you can limit the number of likes per user. The default value is 10 and the minimum value is 1. This setting is per block, so you can have different values for each block.
Can I save the user’s IP address to prevent multiple likes?
Yes, you can save the user’s IP address to prevent multiple likes. This action happens automatically.
Can the user likes comments?
No, the user can only like posts, pages and custom post types.
Changelog
1.5.0
- Feature: Option to Track Likes by User Account Only (Ignore IP Address) (#15)
1.4.0
- New setting: Unlike when click the button again (#10)
- New setting: Add unlimited setting (#12)
1.3.0
- Like counter functionality uses last post inside query loop (#8).
1.2.0
- Restore the
index.asset.phpfile because it’s needed by WordPress.
1.1.0
- Render the like button with AJAX to avoid caching systems.
- The
rolpb_likesmeta key can be found in each REST API for posts, pages and custom post types. - New
Likescolumn in the posts, pages and custom post types list tables.
1.0.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
Like Post Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
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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