Managed posts rating ★ Like button
Rating system for your WordPress site with a simple "like" button and advanced admin panel.
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Managed posts rating ★ Like but… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
- Needs PHP 8.2 or newer
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Rankings
Where Managed posts rating ★ Like… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| like button | >100 |
| rate post | >100 |
| rating | >100 |
| rating system | >100 |
| voting | #87 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Managed posts rating ★ Like button
From the official readme · v2.0.2Description
The Managed posts rating ★ Like button plugin is a rating system for your WordPress site with a simple “like” button and advanced admin panel.
This lightweight plugin empowers you to enhance user engagement by enabling rating functionality for your posts, pages, or any custom post type. You can automatically integrate the like button or use shortcodes to customize its placement.
Key Features
- Lightweight.
- Integrate the like button automatically or use shortcodes for custom placement.
- Access a detailed logs page to track user interactions and ratings.
- The chart page displays users’ voting activity.
- Ability to allow only logged-in users to vote.
- Ability to customize the maximum number of votes per post from one user.
- Easy voting management.
- Ability to rewrite the voting button template in your theme.
Usage
To automatically add the “like” button to your posts in the admin panel
– Go to the “MPRating” -> “Settings” page
– Change the “Display” select value to “Before Content” or “After Content”
– Save settings
For more advanced control, select the “Manually” value for the “Display” select and use the provided shortcodes in your post content or templates:
– [mpr-button] – Display the like button.
– [mpr-button id="XX" disabled="false"] – Display the like button for a specific post (replace “XX” with the post ID). Use the “disabled” attribute if you want to show the “like” button but disallow voting.
You can also display the voting button using the mpr_button function. The function parameters are similar to the shortcode.
mpr_button([‘id’ => 1, ‘disabled’ => false, ‘return’ => false ]);
Admin Panel
Visit the “MPRating” section in your WordPress admin dashboard to access the admin panel. From here, you can:
– View and manage user ratings.
– Customize the plugin settings to match your preferences.
Installation
Modern way
- In the admin panel to the Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- On the top of the page press the ‘Add new’ button.
- In the search field type ‘Managed posts rating’, then click ‘Search Plugins’ or press Enter.
- Once you’ve found it, install it by clicking ‘Install Now’ and WordPress will take it from there.
- Activate the plugin after installation.
- Go to the “MPRating” -> “Settings” page to configure the plugin.
Manually
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to the “MPRating” -> “Settings” page to configure the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add the like button to my posts?
The like button can be added automatically. Go to the “MPRating” -> “Settings” page, select the post types in which you want to display the “Like” button, and specify the location where you want to add the button. You can also use the provided shortcodes to add the button to specific posts or templates.
How to customize the rating template?
Create an mpr folder in your theme and copy the partials/front folder into it.
Is the plugin compatible with custom post types?
Yes, the plugin works with custom post types. Make sure that you enabled support of new CPT on plugin settings page.
Can I translate the plugin into other languages?
Yes, the plugin is translation-ready. You can use tools like WPML or Loco Translate to create translations for different languages.
Does the plugin slow down my website?
No, the plugin is designed to be lightweight and efficient, ensuring that it doesn’t negatively impact your website’s performance.
Changelog
2.0.2
- Updated npm packages
- Tested up to WP 6.9 version
2.0.1
- Updated npm packages
- Tested up to WP 6.4.1 version
2.0.0
- Updated Logs page display
- Added a page with a chart to display voting activity
- Fixed rating block display on WooCommerce pages
- Added the ‘mpr_get_post_rating’ function to retrieve post total rating or rating for the specified time period
- Updated Tested up to WP version
- Updated Readme files
1.2.0
- Added display settings for the “like” button on unsupported post types
- Added mpr_is_user_can_vote_unsupported filter to change if a user can vote for the post unsupported post type.
- Added the_mpr_button_shortcode_hidden filter to show notification shortcode when display disabled.
- Added Compatibility with WordPress 6.2.
1.1.0
- Added escaping for echoed variables
- Fixed frontend CSS
- Fixed frontend JS multiple AJAX calls
1.0.1
- Removed unused code
- Added readme.txt file
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Is Managed posts rating ★ Like but… free?
Yes. Managed posts rating ★ Like but… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Managed posts rating ★ Like but… safe to use in 2026?
Managed posts rating ★ Like but… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Managed posts rating ★ Like but…?
Managed posts rating ★ Like but… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,268 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does Managed posts rating ★ Like but… work with WordPress 7.1?
Managed posts rating ★ Like but… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Managed posts rating ★ Like but… need?
Managed posts rating ★ Like but… requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Managed posts rating ★ Like but… last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on January 2, 2026 (9 months ago).
Who makes Managed posts rating ★ Like but…?
Managed posts rating ★ Like but… is developed and maintained by Daria Levchenko.
What are the best alternatives to Managed posts rating ★ Like but…?
The most popular alternatives to Managed posts rating ★ Like but… are WP ULike (60K+ installs), Easy Social Like Box (6K+ installs) and Like Button Rating ♥ LikeBtn (4K+ installs).
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