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With the use of shortcodes it is possible to react to the content by emojis. 
So you install the plugin and create new emoji with a title an emoji itself, a count field and an initial count, to fake the initial value of the clicked emoji. 
The shortcake is [emojized id=“8” count=“true”] (or false or empty)
In the new version you can limit votes to one per user.
This plugin demands WP REST API plugin.
It has the same approach as the plugin “Emoji Reactions” 
https://wordpress.org/plugins/emoji-reactions/ 
but that seems to be discontinued.
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So have fun with emojis.

Emojized

Emojized allows visitors to a WordPress site to rate and react to content using Emojis. Because text without them is  🅱🅾®ℹ️🆖

Alimir

<h4>Like buttons for WordPress</h4>
Most visitors read without commenting. <a href="https://wpulike.com/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">WP ULike</a> adds one-click voting to your site so you get a clear signal on what resonates, without signup walls or heavy setup.
Install, activate, and voting goes live. Works out of the box, with a simple dashboard and optional customization when you need it.
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.
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<h4>Built for</h4>
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.
<h4>Free version: complete, no limits</h4>
The free plugin is a full voting solution, not a trial. No caps on votes, posts, or usage. Most sites never need to upgrade.
Included with free:
<ul>
<li>Like buttons on posts via auto-display, <code>[wp_ulike]</code> shortcodes, or the ULike Button block</li>
<li>Top List block for ranked posts, comments, users, BuddyPress activities, and bbPress topics</li>
<li>Statistics dashboard with popular content and vote counts</li>
<li>Button customizer with live preview, multiple templates, and RTL support</li>
<li>Settings backup (JSON export/import) and Site Health table check</li>
<li>Privacy tools for user-linked vote data and optional IP anonymization</li>
</ul>
Regular updates, WordPress coding standards, and security best practices (nonces, hardened AJAX, and more).
<h4>WP ULike Pro</h4>
Pro is optional. It extends the free plugin when you need more depth, design, or scale. Both plugins stay installed and active.
<ul>
<li>Dislike buttons and 25+ premium templates for richer feedback and branded UI</li>
<li>Advanced analytics with filters, date ranges, maps, device insights, and CSV/PNG/SVG exports</li>
<li>View tracking & engagement rates to measure votes against page views</li>
<li>Schema.org markup for star ratings and FAQ rich results</li>
<li>Display automation & bulk actions for posts, WooCommerce, EDD, and more</li>
<li>User profiles, login forms, social login, and share buttons</li>
<li>Elementor widgets and REST API for custom builds and integrations</li>
<li>Advanced GDPR tools, email notifications, and priority support</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://wpulike.com/upgrade/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">Compare Free vs Pro</a> | <a href="https://wpulike.com/templates/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">Browse templates</a> | <a href="https://docs.wpulike.com/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a>

WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback

WP ULike is a must. A very simple yet powerful plugin. oh and you can customize it.

Thank you for the creators!

A must have plugin

Add one-click reactions to WordPress. Stats, top lists, and privacy tools included. No signup required.

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