Posts Settings
Like buttons on posts and custom post types — Singular allowlist, filters, attachments, and WPML.
Everything here applies to WordPress posts, pages, and custom post types.
WP ULike → Settings → Content Types → Posts
Shared options: Template, voting rules, likers box, counters, and Pro dislike options work the same on Comments, BuddyPress, and bbPress. See Shared Content Type Options first — this page covers Posts-only settings.
Display (Posts-specific)
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
Automatic Display | WP ULike injects the button on matching posts — no shortcode needed. |
Button Position | Before content, after content, or a custom theme hook. |
Show Buttons On | Contexts where auto-display runs. Default is Singular. Which singular types appear is controlled by Post Types below. |
Post Types | On Singular views, only these post types get the button. Default is Posts. Add Pages (or other types) if you need them. If Singular is unchecked, these types still show as exceptions. |
Hide Automatic Display On | Skip home, archives, search, author pages, etc. — common setup: hide on home + archives, show on single posts only. |
Singular + Post Types (5.2.1+)
Treat Post Types as an allowlist when Singular is enabled:
- Default Posts only → like buttons on single posts, not on pages
- Need buttons on pages → add
pageunder Post Types - Custom post types → add each type you want
This prevents pages from inheriting buttons when you only meant posts.
For rule-based placement (categories, WooCommerce reviews), use Display Automation [pro] and turn automatic display off for that type to avoid duplicate buttons.
Pro extras for Posts
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
Attachment Likes | Let visitors like images in the media library. |
Standard Meta Data | Store like, dislike, and net vote counts in post meta for themes or queries. |
WPML Synchronization | Keep counts aligned across translated posts. |
Dislike Button | Downvote button with separate text, icons, and counter (requires a Pro up/down template). |
Percentage Values | Show percentage instead of raw count on supported templates. |
Per-post overrides [pro]
One article needs different rules? Use the WP ULike panel in the post editor sidebar. Enable it under General → Show Display Panel in Post Editor.
Test your setup
- Save settings.
- Open a single post on the front end (not a page, unless you added Pages under Post Types).
- Click the button.
- Check Statistics — your vote should appear.
Button missing? See Add Your First Like Button and confirm Hide Automatic Display On / Post Types are not blocking your page type.
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