WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback vs WP Genesis Box

Based on this blog post from Brian Gardner, display the Genesis framework affiliate box on posts or pages, or anywhere using a PHP function. Genesis is a framework for WordPress for developing and maintaining modern and beautiful websites. Studiopress (the company that makes Genesis) affiliates can earn commission on every referral. This content box displays marketing text and logo that can help drive referrals through your website. Disclaimer: This plugin is not affiliated with or endorsed by ShareASale, StudioPress or Copyblogger Media. If you need help with this plugin If this plugin breaks your site or just flat out does not work, please go to Compatibility and click “Broken” after verifying your WordPress version and the version of the plugin you are using. Then, create a thread in the Support forum with a description of the issue. Make sure you are using the latest version of WordPress and the plugin before reporting issues, to be sure that the issue is with the current version and not with an older version where the issue may have already been fixed. Please do not use the Reviews section to report issues or request new features. Features Display your affiliate link anywhere Works with most browsers, but degrades nicely in older browsers CSS only loads on pages with shortcode or function call Multiple images available for inclusion Links can be opened in new window Includes standard marketing language from Studiopress, or use your own Automatically insert the Genesis box after each post Hide output for logged in users Shortcode To display on any post or page, use this shortcode: [wp-genesis-box] Make sure you go to the plugin settings page after installing to set options. If you use and enjoy this plugin, please rate it and click the “Works” button below so others know that it works with the latest version of WordPress.

Like buttons for WordPress Most visitors read without commenting. WP ULike adds one-click voting so you get a clear signal on what resonates, with no signup walls and no heavy setup. Install, activate, and voting goes live on posts. Open WP ULike → Statistics inside WordPress to see totals, top content, growth tips, and when your audience is most active. Optional IP anonymization, WordPress personal data export/erase, and flexible logging options help you align the plugin with your privacy policy. WP ULike supports posts out of the box and integrates with WooCommerce, BuddyPress, and bbPress. The frontend uses vanilla JavaScript (no jQuery) and works with major caching plugins. Statistics you’ll actually use A clear view of what’s working: totals, trends, and patterns without the clutter. Free includes Overview, growth tips, engagement reports, when-to-publish insights, and vote logs. Dark mode and focus mode are built in. Pro (optional) adds who liked each post, deeper audience and content reports, and full WooCommerce store insights. Free includes a real dashboard. Pro adds deeper reports when you need them. Built for Bloggers & publishers: See which content earns appreciation, not just traffic. Online stores: Learn which products visitors value. Communities: Add voting to forums and activity feeds. Agencies & developers: Reliable on client sites, quick to deploy, straightforward to maintain. Free version: complete, no limits The free plugin is a full voting solution, not a trial. No caps on votes, posts, or usage. Included with free: Like buttons on posts via auto-display, [wp_ulike] shortcodes, or the ULike Button block Top List block for ranked posts, comments, users, BuddyPress activities, and bbPress topics Statistics dashboard with Overview, growth tips, engagement reports, publish-timing insights, vote logs, dark mode, and focus mode Button customizer with live preview, multiple templates, and RTL support Auto-display settings for posts, comments, BuddyPress, bbPress, and WooCommerce Settings backup (JSON export/import) and Site Health table check Privacy tools for user-linked vote data and optional IP anonymization Regular updates, WordPress coding standards, and security best practices (nonces, hardened AJAX, and more). WP ULike Pro Pro is optional. It extends the free plugin when you need more depth or design. Both plugins stay installed and active. See who liked each post and how engaged readers really are (top fans, engagement vs page views) Know what to publish next with content intelligence, heatmaps, and top-country reports Compare likes to sales with full WooCommerce store reports Premium templates, Display Automation, and Schema star ratings for search and setup without code Need profiles, share buttons, bulk vote tools, Elementor widgets, or REST API? Pro includes those too. Compare Free vs Pro for the full list. Browse templates | Documentation