Like and Read
v1.0by sangay · updated 11 years ago
Click Facebook like button to read post/page contents.
- Rank
- #46,619
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 2,047 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Like and Read at a glance
Like and Read is a WordPress plugin by sangay with 10+ active installs, the #46,619 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on May 30, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 3 plugins tagged “content protect”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Like and Read |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -25.0% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#46,619 · down 11,671 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,619 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #44,514 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,831 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,130 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #44,412 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,918 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,881 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,237 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,281 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #41,292 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #34,948 |
Growth %
Average -2.19% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -12.50% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Like and Read ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 30, 2015
- Last updated
- May 30, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Like and Read
How many websites use Like and Read?
Like and Read is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #46,619 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Like and Read been downloaded?
2,047 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Like and Read last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 30, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Like and Read compatible with the latest WordPress?
Like and Read’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Like and Read still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Like and Read have?
No one has reviewed Like and Read on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Like and Read?
The plugins most like Like and Read, by the tags they share, are Easy Social Like Box (6K+), FireCask Like & Share Button (400+) and Popup Like box (100+). Compare all alternatives
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | sangay |
| First released | May 30, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 30, 2015 |
Alternatives to Like and Read
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.

Easy Social Like Box
by johnnash1975
WP Facebook Like Box Plugin enables you to display the facebook page likes in sidebar widget or popup. Display like button for the posts.
- Rank
- #2,724
- Installs
- 6K+
- 4.4

FireCask Like & Share Button
by Alex Moss
Insert the Facebook Like and/or Send button to any post, page or template with this simple plugin. Also lets you add them via shortcode anywhere in yo …
- Rank
- #9,904
- Installs
- 400+
- 2.7

Popup Like box
by Ays Pro
With the help of this amazing plugin you can promote your Facebook page and add number of Likes , which is very important today.
- Rank
- #15,852
- Installs
- 100+
- 5.0
Like to Unlock lite
by Jaspreet Chahal
This plugin gives you control to initially hide part of your article from user. Content is displayed correctly once user Facebook Like or +1 your page
- Rank
- #36,455
- Installs
- 10+
- 3.0

WP Like, Comment & Share
by Shibbir Ahmed
Using this plugin you can like, comment and share any post and page easily.
- Rank
- #45,416
- Installs
- 10+

OTP Content Protect
by Tim Ehling
The easiest way to protect WordPress content with an OTP. Secure posts and pages with a one-time password—no user registration required.
- Rank
- #22,006
- Installs
- 40+
- 5.0
Side by side:Like and Read vs Easy Social Like BoxLike and Read vs FireCask Like & Share ButtonLike and Read vs Popup Like box
More by sangay
See everything by sangayOther plugins from this author in our catalog.