Social LikeBox & Feed vs ElasticPress (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Social LikeBox & Feed

Social LikeBox & Feed

3.3(47)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Social LikeBox & Feed
VS
ElasticPress

ElasticPress

4.1(29)

8.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 week ago
View ElasticPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, ElasticPress has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 29 reviews) while Social LikeBox & Feed leads in active installations (10K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Social LikeBox & Feed has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while ElasticPress has 1.0M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.3/5Social LikeBox & Feed
ElasticPress4.1/5
Total Reviews
47Social LikeBox & Feed
ElasticPress29
Active Installs
10K+Social LikeBox & Feed
ElasticPress8.0K+
Total Downloads
1.1M+Social LikeBox & Feed
ElasticPress1.0M+
Support Resolution
N/ASocial LikeBox & Feed
ElasticPress0%
Last Updated
1 month agoSocial LikeBox & Feed
ElasticPress1 week ago
First Released
2014Social LikeBox & Feed
ElasticPress2014
Age
12 yearsSocial LikeBox & Feed
ElasticPress12 years
WP Requires
false+Social LikeBox & Feed
ElasticPress6.2+
PHP Requires
false+Social LikeBox & Feed
ElasticPress7.4+
Business Model
FreeSocial LikeBox & Feed
ElasticPressFree + Premium
Latest Version
3.2.0Social LikeBox & Feed
ElasticPress5.3.2.2

Rating Breakdown

Social LikeBox & Feed

3.3/5(47 reviews)
5
47%
4
15%
3
0%
2
2%
1
36%

ElasticPress

4.1/5(29 reviews)
5
76%
4
0%
3
3%
2
3%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

Social LikeBox & Feed Reviews

by MaryMak

Fixes problem with native Facebook website feed

The native feed code direct from Facebook causes the loading animation to loop and the feed never loads if a user is logged in to their FB account as per several support threads that seem to go unansw

by josantodomingo

Didn’t work, and caused problems.

After trying the free version of this plugin, I decided to purchase the pro version. However, my experience has been very disappointing as I was only able to use the same features that were available

by boricko

Hacked plugin

One of the websites I manage was infected thanks to this plugin. It’s probably not intentional damage, but poor plugin security. Don’t use it.

ElasticPress Reviews

by piccart

Solid and easy to integrate and extend

This plugin is solid and very easy to set up. It also integrates very well with custom code and the search functionality can be easily extended or customised.

by George

speed of light – excellent!!!

You need to read the documentation first then install it correctly to your server and boom!!

by madaboutu

Terrible to integrate even on best hosting

WPEngine couldn’t even do it and they tried on chat every conceivable way We both gave up – shame really but super frustrating you have no way of easily getting in touch

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Social LikeBox & Feed or ElasticPress more popular?
Social LikeBox & Feed has 10K+ active installations while ElasticPress has 8.0K+. Social LikeBox & Feed is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Social LikeBox & Feed or ElasticPress?
Social LikeBox & Feed has a 3.3/5 rating from 47 reviews, while ElasticPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 29 reviews.
Are Social LikeBox & Feed and ElasticPress free?
Social LikeBox & Feed is free and ElasticPress is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Social LikeBox & Feed or ElasticPress?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Social LikeBox & Feed was last updated 1 month ago and ElasticPress was last updated 1 week ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.