Description

The ThumbsUp adds a thumbs-up and thumbs-down voting system to WordPress posts and pages, recording votes via AJAX and displaying the count in real time through shortcode. Developed by iThemes (now SolidWP), it is aimed at writers of articles, tutorials, or comments who want to capture audience opinion without requiring registration or login.

Main Features of ThumbsUp

  • Dual Thumb Voting
    Shows two buttons (positive and negative) beside the selected content.
  • AJAX Recording
    Calculates the vote and updates the count without reloading the page.
  • Shortcode Insertion
    Places the voting widget anywhere within a post, page, or content area.
  • Single Vote Control
    Restricts multiple votes from the same visitor using cookie and IP identification.
  • Count Dashboard
    Displays in the WordPress admin the total approvals and disapprovals per item.

Benefits of ThumbsUp

  • Immediate Reader Feedback
    Captures audience reaction without relying on long comments or registration.
  • Smooth Engagement
    A single click lets the visitor interact, raising participation rates.
  • Data-Driven Curation
    Quickly identifies which content performs best based on accumulated votes.
  • Fast Setup
    Simply insert the shortcode in the editor, no theme or code adjustments needed.

Who Should Use ThumbsUp?

  • Those maintaining a tutorial, tip, or opinion blog and want to measure each post’s acceptance.
  • News sites and magazines that need quick reader reaction for each article.
  • Anyone producing educational content, FAQs, or knowledge bases who wants to understand what truly helped.

How to Download ThumbsUp

The ThumbsUp is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the .zip and activate. The voting controls are available via shortcode within the post and page editor.

Collecting immediate reader reaction differs from asking for a written comment: ThumbsUp captures that preference with one click, records the result in the database, and returns the count on the same page. For those maintaining a tutorial blog, product list, or comparative articles, it is a direct way to measure which content really connects with the audience.

Frequently asked questions

Is SolidWP ThumbsUp GPL-licensed?

Yes. SolidWP ThumbsUp is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use SolidWP ThumbsUp on multiple sites?

Yes. You can use SolidWP ThumbsUp on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.

How much does SolidWP ThumbsUp cost at Ultrapack?

SolidWP ThumbsUp costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does SolidWP ThumbsUp include updates?

Yes. The current version of SolidWP ThumbsUp is 1.3.25, published at Ultrapack on Jan 13, 2020. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is SolidWP ThumbsUp scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of SolidWP ThumbsUp goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.