WP ULike – Like Buttons, Voting & Engagement Analytics

How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.

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.

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.

311 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 226 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).

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

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Crossed into this band 7 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.

1. ★★★★★ murmelgrumpf

   3mo ago

   I really appreciate this every day helper on my WP website … although I’m just running a pretty small photographer’s blog.

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2. ★★★★★ mlibling

   5mo ago

   Been using it for years. It is absolutely seamless.

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3. ★★★★★ av1611phi38

   9mo ago

   The plugin works well and allows me to see what my audience likes.

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4. ★★★★★ saeed.mzi

   11mo ago

   10 سال در سایت سابریکا ازش استفاده میکنم و راضی هستم

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5. ★★★★★ hookedbythatbook

   1.5y ago

   This plugin is working really great for me. Even with the free version there are plenty of options. It does take some time to go through all the options to set things up exactly the way you want them. It’s not perfect, but I haven’t had any major issues with it at all. It also works equally well on the desktop as well as the mobile version. I like the summary report where I can see what posts received likes.

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6. ★★★★★ Mojtaba Pedram

   1.6y ago

   خیلی لایک داری داری

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7. ★★★★★ Po Nang

   1.7y ago

   WP ULike は、WordPress サイトのエンゲージメントを大幅に向上させる素晴らしいプラグインです。記事、コメント、投稿、さらにはカスタムコンテンツにも「いいね！」機能を簡単に追加でき、ユーザーの関心を引き付けるのに最適なツールだと思います。 ✅ シンプルかつ強力：インストール後すぐに使え、設定も直感的。初心者でも簡単に導入できます。✅ 豊富なカスタマイズ：デザインの変更、アイコンの選択、アニメーション効果など、細かい調整が可能。✅ 統計・分析機能：どのコンテンツが人気かを詳細に分析でき、サイトの改善に役立ちます。 無料版でも十分な機能を備えていますが、さらに高機能な Pro バージョンでは、より詳細な分析や高度なカスタマイズが可能見たいです。 無料版をもう少し使用して検討しようと思います。

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8. ★★★★★ hamidmatris

   1.7y ago

   همه چی خوبه

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 5.1.2 Fixed: Minor issue with the new Statistics dashboard. 5.1.2
2. — Version 5.1.1 Added: Statistics dashboard . Open WP ULike → Statistics for a home screen with your key numbers up front. Added: Overview . See total engagement, today’s activity, and how this week compares to last week. Added: Growth 5.1.1
3. — Version 5.1.0 Improved: Redesigned Settings and Customizer panels for better UX. Fixed: Several small issues for a more reliable experience. 5.1.0
4. — Version 5.0.7 Added: One-click Repair database tables on Help when tables are missing. Improved: Frontend init batches DOM updates with requestAnimationFrame for AJAX-loaded content (BuddyPress, bbPress, load-more). Improved: Button s 5.0.7
5. — Version 5.0.6 Removed: Legacy settings framework from the plugin. It was previously kept for WP ULike Pro post metaboxes. Improved: Settings and Customizer panels now follow your WordPress admin color scheme (light, dark, and high-con 5.0.6
6. — Version 5.0.5 Added: Help screen under WP ULike with quick status, shortcuts, documentation links, troubleshooting, and settings backup/restore. Added: Optional feedback when deactivating the plugin (Plugins screen). Added: Site Healt 5.0.5

All 17 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (5.2.5). Sites still on an older version should update.

1. Patched Medium · 6.4 WP ULike <= 5.0.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attribute ↗
   2026-03-10 CVE-2026-2358 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.0.1 Patched in 5.0.2
2. Patched Medium · 5.3 WP ULike <= 4.8.3.1 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Log Deletion via 'id' Parameter ↗
   2026-02-02 CVE-2026-0909 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 4.8.3.1 Patched in 5.0.0
3. Patched Medium · 5.3 WP ULike <= 4.7.9.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Content Spoofing ↗
   2025-04-04 CVE-2025-32259 Missing Authorization Affects <= 4.7.9.1 Patched in 4.7.10
4. Patched Medium · 4.4 WP ULike <= 4.7.5 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2025-01-23 CVE-2024-12770 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.7.5 Patched in 4.7.6
5. Patched Medium · 4.4 WP ULike <= 4.7.6 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2025-01-14 CVE-2025-22738 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.7.6 Patched in 4.7.7
6. Patched Medium · 4.3 WP ULike <= 4.7.4 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Statistic Deletion ↗
   2024-10-15 CVE-2024-9649 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 4.7.4 Patched in 4.7.5
7. Patched Medium · 4.4 WP ULike <= 4.7.4 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-10-15 CVE-2024-7879 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.7.4 Patched in 4.7.5
8. Patched Medium · 4.4 WP ULike <= 4.7.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-09-04 CVE-2024-7878 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.7.3 Patched in 4.7.4
9. Patched Medium · 6.4 WP ULike 4.7.1 - 4.7.2 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored-Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-08-16 CVE-2024-6792 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects 4.7.1 - 4.7.2 Patched in 4.7.2.1
10. Patched Medium · 4.4 WP ULike <= 4.7.0 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-07-03 CVE-2024-6094 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.7.0 Patched in 4.7.1
11. Patched Medium · 6.4 WP ULike <= 4.6.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗
    2024-04-26 CVE-2024-1572 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.6.9 Patched in 4.7.0
12. Patched High · 8.8 WP ULike – Most Advanced WordPress Marketing Toolkit <= 4.6.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection via Shortcodes ↗
    2024-04-26 CVE-2024-1797 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 4.6.9 Patched in 4.7.0
13. Patched Medium · 6.4 WP ULike <= 4.6.9 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-04-26 CVE-2024-1759 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.6.9 Patched in 4.7.0
14. Patched Medium · 6.4 WP ULike <= 4.6.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcode ↗
    2023-10-12 CVE-2023-45640 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.6.8 Patched in 4.6.9
15. Patched Medium · 4.3 WP ULike <= 4.6.4 - Race Condition ↗
    2022-11-24 CVE-2022-45842 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization Affects <= 4.6.4 Patched in 4.6.5
16. Patched High · 7.2 WP ULike < 3.2 - Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2018-05-14 CVE-2018-1000508 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.2 Patched in 3.2
17. Patched High · 7.5 WP ULike < 3.2 - Missing Authorization ↗
    2018-05-14 CVE-2018-1000511 Missing Authorization Affects < 3.2 Patched in 3.2

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Translated into 28 languages, 1 at 90% or more

Plus 4 more locales with partial translations.

Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-03-25 70K+ → 60K+ down after 51 days in tier
2. 2026-02-02 60K+ → 70K+ up after 3 days in tier
3. 2026-01-30 70K+ → 60K+ down after 201 days in tier
4. 2025-07-13 80K+ → 70K+ down after 895 days in tier
5. 2023-01-30 70K+ → 80K+ up after 1 days in tier
6. 2023-01-29 80K+ → 70K+ down after 4 days in tier
7. 2023-01-25 70K+ → 80K+ up after 336 days in tier
8. 2022-02-23 60K+ → 70K+ up after 216 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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WP ULike – Like Buttons, Voting & Engagement Analytics: 60K+ active installs, 4.8★ (283 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-10-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/wp-ulike