Let readers show appreciation for your content with a simple “recommend” button—no comments required. Track which posts resonate most with your audience and display your most recommended content anywhere on your site.
What This Plugin Does
Adds a Recommendation Button
Displays a like/recommend button with a counter. Choose to add it automatically or use a shortcode or template tag.
Showcases Your Most Popular Posts
Use the built-in widget or shortcode to highlight your most recommended posts and help visitors discover engaging content.
Prevents Duplicate Recommendations
Ensures each user can only recommend a post once using cookies and optional IP tracking for accurate counts.
Features
- Simple Recommendation Counter – Displays the number of recommendations for each post.
- Customizable Look – Choose between thumbs-up or heart icons.
- Flexible Implementation:
- Automatic display on posts and archives
- Shortcode:
[irecommendthis] - Template tag:
<?php if(function_exists('irecommendthis')) irecommendthis(); ?> - Gutenberg block for the block editor
- Highlight Popular Posts:
- Widget with customizable title and post count
- Shortcode:
[irecommendthis_top_posts]with options for post type, count, and time period
- Privacy-Friendly:
- Cookie-based tracking (no login required)
- IP address anonymization for GDPR compliance
- Option to disable IP tracking entirely
- Fine-Tune Customization:
- Custom text for zero, one, or multiple recommendations
- Option to hide the counter when recommendations are at zero
- Disable plugin CSS for full styling control
- Developer Friendly:
- 30+ action hooks and filters for customization
- Template tags with parameters for fine-tuned control
- Optimized for caching plugins
See It in Action
Documentation
For detailed instructions and customization options, explore our comprehensive documentation:
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- User GuideLearn how to set up the plugin, configure settings, and use recommendation buttons and widgets on your site. Perfect for getting started with the plugin.
- Visual Customization GuideDiscover how to customize the appearance of recommendation buttons, including the complete HTML structure, CSS classes, and styling examples for different themes.
- Integration GuideFor developers and theme builders: Learn how to integrate the plugin with template tags, shortcodes, hooks and filters. Includes code examples for common implementation patterns.