Reaction
Provide an easy to use api for post, term and comment reactions.
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.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Reaction stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Dislike | #92 |
| like | >100 |
| reaction | #89 |
About Reaction
From the official readme · v0.2.1Description
Provide an easy to use api for post, term and comment reactions.
- Like
- Dislike
- Report
- …
Reactions can be whatever you want.
Arbitrary section
Installation
- Upload
reaction.zipto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Extract the Plugin to a
reactionFolder - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
0.2.1
- Bugfix: api cache buster fix
- Bugfix: rest nonce fix
0.2.0
- Feature: npmjs.com package release for api
- Feature: added nonce ajax action
0.1.0
- Support: Post reaction
- Support: Comment reaction
For developers
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FAQ
Reaction: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
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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