Maintenance 50/100121d since update
Active installs
30
Downloads
1,726
Reviews
0
Age
4.2y
Tagslikevotethumbs-upupvoteApplause
Plugin info
Total downloads: 1,726
Active installs: 30
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 4
Last updated: 9/1/2025 (121 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 10/12/2021 (4 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: f
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Maintained • Last updated 121 days ago
50/100
Is Applause/Like/Upvote Button abandoned?
Likely maintained (last update 121 days ago).
Compatibility
Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: f
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Description
Add an applause/like/upvote button to your content.
By default, an applause button is added to the top and bottom of the post content area, which can easily be styled with CSS.
Or use a simple shortcode:
[applause]
Or use a simple shortcode with the following available parameters:
[applause url="https://example.com/" color="purple"]
Or use the direct HTML code (with additional configuration options):
Powered by the Applause Button by Colin Eberhardt. Donate to the project.
Installation
Automatic
- From your WordPress Admin, navigate to: Plugins > Add New
- Search for: Applause
- Install it
- Activate it
Manual
- Download
- Unzip
- Upload to /plugins/ folder
- Activate
Frequently Asked Questions
No FAQ available
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Changelog
0.1
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