Content Types Overview
How WP ULike splits settings across Posts, Comments, BuddyPress, and bbPress.
WP ULike does not use one global “on/off” switch. Each content type has its own settings tab — so you can like posts today and add comments or forums later without reconfiguring everything.
The four tabs
| Tab | When it appears | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
Posts | Always | Blog posts, pages, products, any custom post type |
Comments | Always | Comment threads under posts and pages |
BuddyPress | BuddyPress active | Activity stream items and activity comments |
bbPress | bbPress active | Forum topics and replies |
One mental model
Think of each tab as a copy of the same toolkit:
- Pick a template
- Turn Automatic Display on or off
- Set who can vote and how votes are tracked
- Optionally show the likers box
Pro adds dislike buttons, percentage counters, Display Automation, and per-post editor overrides on top.
You do not need to configure all four. Most sites start with Posts only.
What is shared vs different
Almost every option is shared. Only a handful differ:
- Posts only: hide on archives/home, post type exceptions, attachment likes [pro], WPML sync
- Comments only: admin likes column in Comments list
- BuddyPress only: activity comment likes, activity stream entries, user notifications
- bbPress & BuddyPress: no “hide on page type” filters (not applicable)
The complete comparison table lives in Shared Content Type Options.
Recommended setup path
- Posts — enable auto-display, test one article
- Statistics — confirm votes log correctly
- Comments — enable if you want discussion likes
- BuddyPress / bbPress — enable when those plugins are live
- Pro — add Display Automation or editor overrides when you outgrow site-wide defaults
Start here: Add Your First Like Button
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