# Post Like

> Post Like has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Post Like shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Post Like is a plugin for blog authors that allows you to add like button at the end of single post. User should be logged in to like the post, once post is liked it is stored in user liked posts. User can also unlike…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,276
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+88% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Feb 17, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aamer Shahzad (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/talentedaamer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-like/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/count/) | #60 | 74 |
| [like](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/like/) | #48 | 75 |
| [love](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/love/) | #13 | 13 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,202 |
| [unlike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unlike/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| count | >100 | 8,699 |
| like | >100 | 10,000 |
| love | >100 | 2,274 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| unlike | >100 | 1,655 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Download Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-download-monitor/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (157) | Sep 11, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Post View Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-post-view/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (18) | Sep 16, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [GravityWP – Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravitywp-count/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (13) | Oct 27, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 4 | [Posts Character Count Admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-character-count-admin/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Jul 21, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-hits-counter/) | 900+ | 4.9/5 (17) | Mar 5, 2021 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Countdown Timer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/countdown-timer/) | 900+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Jan 24, 2019 | 38/100 |
| 7 | [Dashboard Wordcount](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-wordcount/) | 600+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 11, 2016 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Post Views Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-views-count/) | 500+ | 4/5 (4) | Feb 14, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [bbP topic count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbp-topic-count/) | 300+ | 5/5 (15) | Aug 20, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [Posts Social Shares Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-social-shares-count/) | 300+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Nov 24, 2015 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Post Like safe to use in 2026?
Post Like shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post Like?
Post Like is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,276 times since it launched in July 2018. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Like work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Like is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Post Like last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on February 17, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Post Like?
Post Like is developed and maintained by Aamer Shahzad.

### What are the best alternatives to Post Like?
The most popular alternatives to Post Like are Simple Download Monitor (20K+ installs), Post View Count (4K+ installs) and GravityWP – Count (1K+ installs).


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