# Post Reaction – let readers react to every post

> Post Reaction has 70+ active installs and 116 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Post Reaction works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Add One-tap reaction buttons (like, love, care, and custom reactions) to any WordPress post type and count one-time reactions per user.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 2,580
- **Downloads (30 days):** 116 (+30.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 3, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bPlugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-reaction/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [care](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/care/) | #2 | 3 |
| [like](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/like/) | #17 | 75 |
| [love](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/love/) | #4 | 13 |
| [post reactions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-reactions/) | #4 | 7 |
| [reaction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reaction/) | #3 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| care | >100 | 1,464 |
| like | >100 | 10,000 |
| love | >100 | 2,274 |
| post reactions | #13 | 148 |
| reaction | #14 | 184 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Wash Care Symbols for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wash-care-symbols-for-woocommerce/) | 100+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Feb 21, 2024 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Hello Darling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hello-darling/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 23, 2018 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Post Reaction safe to use in 2026?
Post Reaction works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post Reaction?
Post Reaction is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,580 times since it launched in July 2024. It was downloaded 116 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Reaction work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Reaction is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Post Reaction need?
Post Reaction requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Post Reaction last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 3, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Post Reaction?
Post Reaction is developed and maintained by bPlugins.

### What are the best alternatives to Post Reaction?
The most popular alternatives to Post Reaction are Wash Care Symbols for WooCo… (100+ installs) and Hello Darling (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-reaction/ · Generated 2026-10-04 12:03 UTC by PageForge