# Love Button

> Love Button has 50+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 6 reviews and 125 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 54/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Love Button works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.

**Replacement for the Facebook Like button.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 7,761
- **Downloads (30 days):** 125 (+42% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 54/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 26, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Web Guy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/webguyio/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/love-button/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/button/) | #78 | 241 |
| [like](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/like/) | #23 | 75 |
| [love](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/love/) | #5 | 13 |
| [upvote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upvote/) | #1 | 6 |
| [vote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vote/) | #19 | 59 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| button | >100 | 10,000 |
| like | >100 | 10,000 |
| love | #11 | 2,274 |
| upvote | #9 | 66 |
| vote | #53 | 461 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 63%
- 0.1: 37%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AddQuicktag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/addquicktag/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (44) | Oct 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-edit/) | 40K+ | 4/5 (159) | Oct 15, 2018 | 43/100 |
| 3 | [Forget About Shortcode Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/forget-about-shortcode-buttons/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (69) | Nov 4, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [jQuery Pin It Button for Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-pin-it-button-for-images/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (305) | Oct 1, 2020 | 45/100 |
| 5 | [Scroll Back To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scroll-back-to-top/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (56) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Add to Cart Button Custom Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-to-cart-button-custom-text/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | Nov 8, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 7 | [Custom Add To Cart Button for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-custom-add-to-cart-button/) | 9K+ | 3.9/5 (8) | Mar 24, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Media Download](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-media-download/) | 9K+ | 4/5 (28) | Aug 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Magic Content & CTA Box Builder – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks for Flexible Page Sections, Headers, Buttons, Shape Dividers, and Layout Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-content-box-lite/) | 5K+ | — | Dec 10, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Back To The Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/back-to-the-top-button/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (27) | Aug 13, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Love Button free?
Yes. Love Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Love Button safe to use in 2026?
Love Button works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Love Button?
Love Button is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,761 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 125 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Love Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Love Button is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Love Button last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on April 26, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Love Button?
Love Button is developed and maintained by Web Guy.

### What are the best alternatives to Love Button?
The most popular alternatives to Love Button are AddQuicktag (100K+ installs), WP Edit (40K+ installs) and Forget About Shortcode Butt… (20K+ installs).


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