Lotos Likes
Add "like" functionality to your posts and pages
Consider an alternative
Lotos Likes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Lotos Likes stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| hearts | >100 |
| likes | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| template tag | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Lotos Likes
From the official readme · v1.8Description
Add “like” functionality to your posts and pages. Display your most liked posts via widget.
Installation
- Upload folder ‘lotos-likes’ to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure the settings via the menu item that appears
- Place ” in your templates
- Use the ‘[lotos_likes]” shortcode in your posts and pages
Changelog
1.6
compatible with 6.5 version WordPress.
1.5
compatible with 5.6 version WordPress.
1.4
Released: September 9, 2020
– minor fixes
– update assets
1.3
Released: February 14, 2020
– minor fixes
– update assets
1.2
Released: October 23, 2019
– minor fixes
– compatible with WordPress version 5.3
1.1
Released: June 28, 2019
– minor fixes
Screenshots
For developers
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Best Lotos Likes alternatives
All hearts plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Valentine’s Day Hearts
Simple plugin to give a touch of Valentine's Day spirit!
|
80+ |
FAQ
Lotos Likes: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Lotos Likes free?
Yes. Lotos Likes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Lotos Likes safe to use in 2026?
Lotos Likes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Lotos Likes?
Lotos Likes is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,332 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 204 times in the last 30 days.
Does Lotos Likes work with WordPress 7.1?
Lotos Likes is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Lotos Likes last updated?
The latest version, 1.8, was released on June 29, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Lotos Likes?
Lotos Likes is developed and maintained by Excellent Dynamics.
What are the best alternatives to Lotos Likes?
The most popular alternatives to Lotos Likes are Valentine’s Day Hearts (80+ installs).
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