Likely
v3.2by Azim Hikmatov · updated 2 years ago
Likely are "the social sharing buttons that aren't shabby". Social sharing buttons with two themes, three sizes, ten social networks, a …
- Rank
- #25,129
- Up240 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 30
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.6K
- 4,638 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Likely at a glance
Likely is a WordPress plugin by Azim Hikmatov with 30+ active installs, the #25,129 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 3.2 came out on Apr 4, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 121 plugins tagged “sharing”, it ranks #43. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats50 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Likely |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 30 · +7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
Rank over time
#25,129 · up 181 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,129 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,369 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,449 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,369 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,333 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,420 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,176 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,387 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,396 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,304 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,310 |
Growth %
Average +0.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.57% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 2, 2016
- Last updated
- Apr 4, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Likely
How many websites use Likely?
Likely is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,129 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Likely been downloaded?
4,638 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Likely last updated?
Version 3.2 came out on Apr 4, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Likely compatible with the latest WordPress?
Likely’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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 Likely still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Likely have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Likely?
The plugins most like Likely, by the tags they share, are AddToAny Share Buttons (300K+), Social Media Share Buttons & Social Sharing Icons (100K+) and Buttonizer (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 30 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 4.6K |
| Author | Azim Hikmatov |
| First released | Jun 2, 2016 |
| Version | 3.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 4, 2024 |
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