WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for… vs Applause/Like/Upvote Button (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for…
60K+ active installs
Free
Applause/Like/Upvote Button
30 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 276 reviews) and leads in active installations (60K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for… has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Applause/Like/Upvote Button has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for… | Applause/Like/Upvote Button | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 276 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 60K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 2.4M+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 75% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2021 | |
| Age | 12 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2.5+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.0.2 | 0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for…
Applause/Like/Upvote Button
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for… Reviews
Good plugin
The plugin works well and allows me to see what my audience likes.
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10 سال در سایت سابریکا ازش استفاده میکنم و راضی هستم
Works well
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.
Applause/Like/Upvote Button Reviews
No reviews yet
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