Comments Like Dislike
by Happy Coders · Uncategorized
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Like Dislike for WordPress Comments
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
4K+
≈5K estimated
Momentum
+23%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “comment”, “rating” and “comments” for “heart”, “like button” and “likes”. “comment” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “heart” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “rating” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “like button” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “comments” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #16. “likes” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
89 health vs 58 average across 25,737 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.8%
of downloads still active
At least 4K of 143.2K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,770 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 2 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 33 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.6★ over 38 reviews, smoothed to 4.32★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
32
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.8
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
8%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.5
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| dislike your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| smileys | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| smiley | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| like dislike | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| like a comment | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| like comment | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| like your tag | #3 | #3 | up 1 |
| like dislike button | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| thumbs up | #2 | #3 | — |
| like it | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| heart | #4 | #4 | down 1 |
| thumb | #4 | #6 | down 1 |
| thumbs | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| wordpress comments | #13 | #18 | down 1 |
| like button | #9 | #11 | down 2 |
| comments your tag | #16 | #14 | down 4 |
| likes | #10 | #15 | down 1 |
| comments rating | #6 | #9 | down 1 |
| disable comments | #10 | #9 | down 1 |
| ajax comments | #13 | #17 | down 2 |
| comment your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| rating your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
60 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 34 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “comment”, “rating” and “comments” for “heart”, “like button” and “likes”. “comment” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “heart” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “rating” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “like button” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “comments” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #16. “likes” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “comments”. #16 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 5.7K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
2
releases in the last 12 months
5mo ago
latest release · v1.2.5 · 23 May 2026
26
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 88% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “4K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band today and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 5K.
Install history since 13 Jun 2017
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ roxchou1.0y ago
Great plugin. Does exactly what it’s supposed to & runs smoothly. Setup was straightforward, & everything worked without a hitch. Support was quick & helpful when I reached out, which made the experience even better. Definitely recommend
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sonyamakepeace1.1y ago
I’ve never looked into adding these icons before, but I’m glad I found this plugin. Very easy to set up. thanks guys! xxx
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Mevabi2.4y ago
The plugin is very good, I would like the vote to be shown next to the comment and not just below or above, to save space.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Allah Bir2.7y ago
Works great. Awesome plugin, simple and clean.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ biscut7103.0y ago
Cloudflare broke this plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ JustMeee3.1y ago
In respect to all plugin creators, thx for your work. But this is really how a plugin should be. Focus on the necessary functions, coded well, secure and lightweight, flexible in modifications (for programmers) and on top, it’s absolutely free! Awesome job guys.Also big thx, that you listen to the community (wishes, bug fixes aso.), to keep this plugin secure, helpful and lightweight.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ calynette3.6y ago
Easy to install, easy to configure and no issues with either, what more do you need? *)
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ davoodkz3.7y ago
It seems you’re not able to remove your like by clicking on the icon again. That’s bad.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.2.5 Fixed PHP warnings/notices when saved plugin settings are missing or incomplete. Added safer fallback handling for frontend rendering, admin settings, asset enqueueing, and AJAX vote actions. Improved request value handl 1.2.5
- — Version 1.2.4 Status enable for custom function by default 1.2.4
- — Version 1.2.3 Fixed User IP security issue 1.2.3
- — Version 1.2.2 Fixed a security issue 1.2.2
- — Version 1.2.1 Fixed security issue 1.2.1
- — Version 1.2.0 Fixed security issue 1.2.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.2.5). Sites still on an older version should update.
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 5 languages, 3 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 29 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description is 35 characters, too short to say what the plugin does.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 5 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 5 of 5 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ✓ Headings and lists 2 headings and 7 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,204 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "rating" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-31 5K+ → 4K+ down after 153 days in tier
- 2026-05-31 7K+ → 5K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2026-05-29 8K+ → 7K+ down after 24 days in tier
- 2026-05-05 9K+ → 8K+ down after 292 days in tier
- 2025-07-17 10K+ → 9K+ down after 153 days in tier
- 2025-02-14 9K+ → 10K+ up after 451 days in tier
- 2023-11-21 8K+ → 9K+ up after 322 days in tier
- 2023-01-03 7K+ → 8K+ up after 1 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Posts Like Dislike 5K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags A -
Bulk Delete Comments 5K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags B -
One Click Close Comments 5K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags C -
Like Button Rating ♥ LikeBtn 3K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A -
Relative URL 2K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags A -
Decent Comments 2K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags B
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