# Reaction

> Reaction has 30+ active installs and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Reaction shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Provide an easy to use api for post, term and comment reactions.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 1,182
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (+21.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 19, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.2.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Palasthotel GmbH (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/palasthotel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/reaction/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dislike/) | #6 | 16 |
| [like](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/like/) | #24 | 75 |
| [reaction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reaction/) | #5 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Dislike | #92 | 137 |
| like | >100 | 10,000 |
| reaction | #89 | 184 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Posts Like Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-like-dislike/) | 6K+ | 4.3/5 (23) | Sep 28, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Comments Like Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-like-dislike/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (38) | Sep 28, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [WPAC Social Tools – Like, React & Share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpac-like-system/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | May 14, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [CTC Rating 🎉](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ctc-rating/) | 60+ | — | Mar 24, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Vote – Share your Thought, By A Like/Dislike Vote!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-vote/) | 60+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Nov 10, 2023 | 20/100 |
| 7 | [Just Likes and Dislikes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/just-likes-and-dislikes/) | 10+ | — | Jun 9, 2024 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Vote My Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vote-my-post/) | 10+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 27, 2013 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [WP Like System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-like-system/) | 10+ | — | Mar 7, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Parstools Star Rating](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parstools-star-rating/) | 10+ | — | Jul 5, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Iconic Rating](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iconic-rating/) | 10+ | — | Oct 13, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Reaction safe to use in 2026?
Reaction shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Reaction?
Reaction is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,182 times since it launched in July 2023. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Reaction work with WordPress 7.1?
Reaction is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Reaction last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.1, was released on July 19, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Reaction?
Reaction is developed and maintained by Palasthotel GmbH.

### What are the best alternatives to Reaction?
The most popular alternatives to Reaction are Posts Like Dislike (6K+ installs), Comments Like Dislike (5K+ installs) and WPAC Social Tools (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reaction/ · Generated 2026-10-07 02:35 UTC by PageForge