Zodan Like Button
Display a very simple and customisable like button for your posts or any custom post type.
Solid choice
Zodan Like Button is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Zodan Like Button stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| button | >100 |
| custom like | >100 |
| like | >100 |
| like button | >100 |
About Zodan Like Button
From the official readme · v0.0.7Description
Display a very simple and customisable like button for your posts or any custom post type.
Installation
Install the plugin from within WordPress
- Visit the plugins page within your dashboard and select ‘Add New’;
- Search for ‘Zodan Like Button’;
- Activate the plugin from your Plugins page;
- Go to ‘after activation’ below.
Install manually
- Unzip the Z Like Button zip file
- Upload the unzipped folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory;
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress;
- Go to ‘after activation’ below.
After activation
- On the Plugins page in WordPress you will see a ‘settings’ link below the plugin name;
- On the settings page, tick the boxes for location (where on the page you want the button to appear) and post types (on what type of posts/pages);
- If you want you can
- hide the counter box
- change the icon
- change the color of the icon
- If you want, you can give users a list of all the posts and pages they liked by
a. Selecting a page to automatically have the list add to that page or
b. Select ‘None’ and add the[zlikebutton_likes_list]shortcode on the page of your liking. If a user is logged in, the list of liked posts and pages will appear. - Save your settings and you’re done!
Frequently asked questions
Can I add additional styling?
Yes you can. By adding custom styles in the WordPress customizer under /Appearance/Customize. The parent element of the button has the .zLikeButton class, the label containing the icon is styled using the zLikeLabel class.
Do you have plans to improve the plugin
Yes. We currently have on our roadmap: * Adding translations * Adding more features for both the button and the ‘My liks list’ (ordering in time, grouping by post type) * Adding option for minifying the assets
Changelog
0.0.7
- Name changes
0.0.6
- Added option to include/exclude not-logged-in users
- Added option to remove likes directly from My Likes List
- Refactoring
0.0.5
- Added security improvements
- Changed the wp_json_encoded output
- Changed some function names to satisfy the plugin check
0.0.4
- Added color selection for the icons
0.0.3
- Added shortcode for a “My liked posts” overview
0.0.2
- Optimized validation, added icon selection
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FAQ
Zodan Like Button: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Zodan Like Button free?
Yes. Zodan Like Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Zodan Like Button safe to use in 2026?
Zodan Like Button is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Zodan Like Button?
Zodan Like Button is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,656 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 179 times in the last 30 days.
Does Zodan Like Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Zodan Like Button up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.5 or newer.
When was Zodan Like Button last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.7, was released on September 26, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes Zodan Like Button?
Zodan Like Button is developed and maintained by Marten Moolenaar.
What are the best alternatives to Zodan Like Button?
The most popular alternatives to Zodan Like Button are AddQuicktag (100K+ installs), WP Edit (40K+ installs) and Forget About Shortcode Butt… (20K+ installs).
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