WP Like System
A rating system for WordPress posts, based on Facebook likes. Allow users like (and undo) your blog posts.
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WP Like System shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (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 WP Like System stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Dislike | >100 |
| like | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| rating | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Like System
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
A rating system for WordPress posts, based on Facebook likes. Allow users like (and undo) your blog posts.
The users likes are saved directly on your database, like a WordPress native component. So, users can give you a feed back without a Facebook account.
Easy to use
No comes with a bunch of unnecessary settings. Simply install, paste the plugin snippet in your theme loop and its works as expected.
Easy to customize
WP Like System comes with a clean HTML markup and some CSS class, making easy for replace default styles to adjust better in your theme whenever necessary.
Ready to translations
Currently, this plugin has been translated in the following languages:
- English US and Brazilian Portuguese – by HenriqueSilverio
- Germany DE – by patrickhempel
Feel free to contact me if you wish translate he in your language.
Download the files, translate and send a pull request on Github repository or mail me: contato@henriquesilverio.com.
License
WP Like System is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
WP Like System is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
Get a copy of the GNU General Public License in http://www.gnu.org/licenses/.
Installation
- Upload plugin files to your plugins folder, or install using WordPress built-in Add New Plugin installer;
- Activate the plugin;
Display likes directly
Use this function in your theme loop:
<?php
if( function_exists( 'has_wpls_show_likes' ) ) {
has_wpls_show_likes( get_the_ID() );
}
?>
Screenshots
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FAQ
WP Like System: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is WP Like System free?
Yes. WP Like System is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Like System safe to use in 2026?
WP Like System shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Like System?
WP Like System is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,572 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Like System work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Like System is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WP Like System need?
WP Like System requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP Like System last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on March 7, 2018 (9 years ago).
Who makes WP Like System?
WP Like System is developed and maintained by Henrique Silverio.
What are the best alternatives to WP Like System?
The most popular alternatives to WP Like System are Posts Like Dislike (6K+ installs), Comments Like Dislike (5K+ installs) and WPAC Social Tools (200+ installs).
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