WP Applaud
by wpapplaud · WordPress.org page · Website
WP Applaud has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 7,965 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 2, 2019, tested up to WordPress 5.2.26.
WP Applaud at a glance
Is WP Applaud well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- The plugin adds an applaud functionality to your website (similar to Medium)
- The applaud option can be added to a “post”, “page” or archive page
- A user can applaud multiple times
- The applaud count is tracked using cookies
- Data is stored instantly without reload using AJAX
- You could add a custom title to the applaud action
- You can use the plugin with custom templates
- The plugin offers a widget that lists most applauded posts
WP Applaud reviews and ratings
5 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Doesn't work
It doesn't show on my toolbar. I don't know how to configure it. Also, there is virtually no support. Has anyone had better luck with this?
learn2love -
Anyone can applaoud without even without login
1. User is able to applaud without login 2. If the user opens the website/page/blog from same IP address but another browser or incognito browser user is able to add applauds, Means anyone can add fake applaud
smkh1 -
Genius Plugin... Applause!!!
Exactly what is needed... Kudos
sexilyspeaking -
Get's the job done!
Needed medium like clap functionality for a client blogging site and found this plugin.
stephin21 -
Nice Plugin
Nice addition to blog
hitenchothani3493
Details
WP Applaud adds a Medium-like clap feature on your blog posts. Makes it easy for readers to appreciate the content they like.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- applaud
- Clap
- feedback
- Medium
- Version
- 1.5
- Last updated
- Sep 2, 2019
- First published
- Feb 22, 2019
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.2.26
- Requires PHP
- 5.4.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WP Applaud FAQ
What does WP Applaud do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, WP Applaud offers The plugin adds an applaud functionality to your website (similar to Medium), The applaud option can be added to a “post”, “page” or archive page, A user can applaud multiple times, The applaud count is tracked using cookies and Data is stored instantly without reload using AJAX.
How many active installs does WP Applaud have?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for WP Applaud as of September 7, 2026.
Is WP Applaud still maintained?
The last release was on September 2, 2019, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is WP Applaud free?
WP Applaud is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.