Like This
v1.6.2by RosemarieP · updated 9 years ago
A simple 'I like this' plugin inspired by the facebook 'like' functionality.
- Rank
- #5,307
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,620
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 140.6K
- 140,588 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Like This at a glance
Like This is a WordPress plugin by RosemarieP with 1K+ active installs, the #5,307 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.6.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “karma”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats174 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Like This |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,617 · -9.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,617 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,618 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,620 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,622 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,620 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,618 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,619 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,620 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,621 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,623 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,620 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,623 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,786 |
Rank over time
#5,307 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,307 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,307 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,300 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,295 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,292 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,301 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,301 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,302 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,300 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,297 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,291 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,313 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,316 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,313 |
Growth %
Average -0.76% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.13% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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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.
- v1.6100%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 12, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Like This
How many websites use Like This?
Like This is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,307 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Like This been downloaded?
140,588 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Like This last updated?
Version 1.6.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Like This compatible with the latest WordPress?
Like This’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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.
Does Like This have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Like This. See its security record
Is Like This still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Like This have?
4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Like This?
The plugins most like Like This, by the tags they share, are Posts Like Dislike (5K+) and I Recommend This (4K+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 86%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 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★
- About 14 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 27 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,620 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 140.6K |
| Author | RosemarieP |
| First released | Mar 12, 2011 |
| Version | 1.6.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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- Rank
- #2,937
- Installs
- 5K+
- 4.3
I Recommend This
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Enable your visitors to easily like or recommend your posts with a single click, enhancing engagement without the need for comments.
- Rank
- #3,309
- Installs
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- 4.7
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