Statistics Overview
Navigate the engagement dashboard — overview, reports, when to publish, logs, dark mode, and focus mode.
The Statistics screen is a React dashboard inside wp-admin. On WP ULike 5.2+, charts and logs read through the Pulse query layer when enabled. With Pro, emoji reactions and star ratings appear in reports and logs alongside classic votes — see Emoji Reactions & Star Ratings. It shows how people interact with your content — likes, dislikes, trends, top items, and (with Pro) views and intelligence reports.
WP ULike → Statistics
Only content types with at least one vote appear in the sidebar. BuddyPress and bbPress sections show when those plugins are active and have data.
Main navigation
| Section | What you see |
|---|---|
Overview | KPI cards, weekly/monthly/yearly charts, engagement summary, growth tips |
Reports → Posts / Comments / Activities / Topics | Trends chart, top content list, vote history for that type |
Reports → Engagers | Most active voters (members or guests depending on your login settings) |
Intelligence → Content intelligence | Peak hours, publishing schedule, category performance [pro depth] |
Intelligence → WooCommerce | Product & review engagement vs sales [pro + WooCommerce] |
Audience → Countries | Where votes come from on a map/list |
Audience → Technology → Devices | Device, OS, and browser breakdown |
Logs | Searchable vote history with filters |
Overview page (start here)
KPI metrics
- Engagement This Week — votes this week vs last week
- Monthly Engagement Overview / Yearly Engagement Trends — longer trend charts
- Overall Performance — all-time totals
- Engagement Summary — likes (and dislikes with Pro) at a glance
Charts & highlights
- Daily data — last 30 days of votes
- Monthly data — last 12 months
- Top content preview — quick list of winning posts, comments, engagers
- Peak hours — heatmap of when users vote most
- Growth tips — contextual suggestions based on your data
Reports (per content type)
Open Reports → Posts (or Comments, Activities, Topics) for:
| Tab / panel | Purpose |
|---|---|
Trends | Line chart over your selected date range |
Top content | Ranked list of most-liked items |
Vote history | Paginated log — filter by status, date, search |
Use the Filters bar: Status (like, unlike, dislike, undislike), Date Range, and content-specific options.
Engagers report shows Top members or Top visitors depending on whether voting requires login.
Audience
- Countries — geographic breakdown of unique voters
- Devices — mobile vs desktop, browsers, operating systems
Useful for knowing when to publish and which regions engage most.
Logs
Browse raw vote records. Filter by content type, status, and dates. Delete individual rows when you need to remove spam votes (Pro permissions apply).
Dashboard appearance
Open the Statistics panel settings (gear / menu):
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
Appearance | Theme for the stats UI (stored in the browser) |
Focus mode | Hide the WordPress admin menu for a distraction-free stats view (Exit focus mode to restore) |
Announcements → Show announcement modals | Turn product tips on or off; Clear dismissed resets hidden tips |
Sidebar Pro card | Show or hide the Pro upsell card in the stats sidebar |
Layout and filters are still saved per WordPress user.
Access & preferences
| Setting | Location |
|---|---|
Who can open Statistics | Settings → General → Statistics Page Access Pro |
Layout & filters | Saved per WordPress user automatically |
Reset dashboard layout | Clear saved preferences from the stats panel menu |
Free vs Pro
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
Overview & trends | ✓ | ✓ |
Top content & logs | ✓ | ✓ |
Peak hours | ✓ | ✓ enhanced |
Dislikes in charts | — | ✓ |
View tracking & engagement rate | — | ✓ |
Content intelligence & commerce | — | ✓ |
Custom date ranges & export | — | ✓ |
Next: Pro Statistics Features · Export Data
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