Like This vs Simple custom post likes (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple custom post likes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Like This leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Like This has accumulated 139K+ total downloads while Simple custom post likes has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Like This | Simple custom post likes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 139K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Age | 15 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.2 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Like This
►Simple custom post likes5/5
Total Reviews
7Like This
◄Simple custom post likes1
Active Installs
2.0K+Like This
◄Simple custom post likes10
Total Downloads
139K+Like This
◄Simple custom post likes1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ALike This
Simple custom post likesN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoLike This
◄Simple custom post likes11 years ago
First Released
2011Like This
Simple custom post likes2015
Age
15 yearsLike This
Simple custom post likes11 years
WP Requires
3.0+Like This
Simple custom post likes3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Like This
Simple custom post likesfalse+
Business Model
FreeLike This
Simple custom post likesFree
Latest Version
1.6.2Like This
Simple custom post likes1.0
Rating Breakdown
Like This
4.9/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Simple custom post likes
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Like This Reviews
by Mehmet Bozkurt
thanks
thanks
by chandrew
Very Good
Very nice plugin!
Excellent
Simple, lightweight and effective. Would give it 5 stars if it had shortcode support.
Simple custom post likes Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Like This or Simple custom post likes more popular?
Like This has 2.0K+ active installations while Simple custom post likes has 10. Like This is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Like This or Simple custom post likes?
Like This has a 4.9/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Simple custom post likes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Like This and Simple custom post likes free?
Like This is free and Simple custom post likes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Like This or Simple custom post likes?
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?
Like This was last updated 8 years ago and Simple custom post likes was last updated 11 years ago.
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