# WP Applaud

> WP Applaud has 100+ active installs, a 3.6/5 rating from 5 reviews and 76 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Applaud shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**WP Applaud adds a Medium-like clap feature on your blog posts. Makes it easy for readers to appreciate the content they like.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 8,034
- **Downloads (30 days):** 76 (+20.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.6/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 2, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.4.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wpapplaud (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpapplaud/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-applaud/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [applaud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/applaud/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Clap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clap/) | #1 | 2 |
| [feedback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feedback/) | #31 | 238 |
| [Medium](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/medium/) | #3 | 13 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| applaud | #1 | 1 |
| Clap | #6 | 7 |
| feedback | >100 | 6,285 |
| Medium | >100 | 1,481 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Applaud safe to use in 2026?
WP Applaud shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Applaud?
WP Applaud is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,034 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Applaud work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Applaud is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Applaud need?
WP Applaud requires PHP 5.4.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Applaud last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on September 2, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes WP Applaud?
WP Applaud is developed and maintained by wpapplaud.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-applaud/ · Generated 2026-10-04 05:11 UTC by PageForge