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Simple custom post likes

Appends a custom likes box that allows a user to like any post type from the front end.

By richymilo·Likes·Free
5(1 reviews)
·10 active installs·Updated 11 years ago
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As of April 2026, Simple custom post likes is a WordPress likes plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Favorites.

5/51 reviews
10active installs
1.8K+total downloads
11 yearssince 2015

Overview

Appends a custom likes box that allows a user to like any post type from the front end.
Only one like is allowed per user/ip address.
Once a user has liked the post type they can unlike it again by clicking on the same button.
Plugin runs by using meta data and ajax.

The Plugin is configured via the admin page which is listed as a sub-menu item under “Settings”.
The element that the box should be appended to as well as the post type to target should be selected.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
5 ★
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2 ★
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1 ★
0

Compatibility

WordPress3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 4.1.42
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0

  • First Version, Basic Working copy
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Leo GopalLeo Gopalrichymilorichymilo
Plugin Info
Version
1.0
Last Updated
Mar 12, 2015
WP Requires
3.0.1+
Tested Up To
4.1.42
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
1.8K+
Added
Feb 28, 2015
Business
Free

Tags

likesfeaturedcustom post types

Developer

R
richymilo
3 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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