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All-in-one Like Widget

By Jeroen Peters

Community & Social / Comments & Discussions

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

All-in-one Like Widget Review - In-Depth Analysis

All-in-one Like Widget for Facebook pages. Add a Like button, activity stream, or Fanbox easily in a widget.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin offers a quick and simple way to display a Facebook Like box on your website.

You can choose how to display it, whether as a simple box with a Like button and profile picture, or with additional features like a timeline stream, friends' likes, and more.

Installation is easy: just drag the widget to your desired location, configure it in the widget admin screen, and save your options. Your visitors can then like your Facebook page directly from your site.

Extra features include a language selector, compact mode, and customizable height for the widget. The widget settings are available in English, Dutch, and Swedish.

Support for over 70 languages ensures that the Like button can be displayed in various languages, making it accessible to a wider audience.

If you enjoy this plugin and wish to support the developer, consider buying a coffee through the provided link. Please note that this plugin is not affiliated with Facebook or Meta.

Comparing to Alternatives

All-in-one Like Widget competes with several Facebook Like Box plugins, offering a lightweight and straightforward solution for integrating Facebook likes into WordPress sites.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Very lightweight and fast performance
Easy to install and use with minimal setup
Reliable functionality as described
Responsive and helpful support from the author
Works well across popular browsers except noted issues

Weaknesses

Known medium severity stored XSS vulnerability fixed only in recent update
No shortcode support, limited to widget placement
Minor browser compatibility issues with Microsoft Edge
Lacks advanced customization options compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 4.9 average rating and no negative reviews, highlighting ease of use and performance.

Positive highlights

"Works exactly as described, no issues" — busterroni
"The lightest, and probably the fastest, Facebook Like box plugin!" — Tunn
"Easy, light weight, Works exactly as stated!!" — charmedone
"A very good plugin and great support!" — kicooo
"Heel gemakkelijk te installeren Zeer fijne plugin" (Very easy to install, very nice plugin) — mdraaijer

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability fixed only in latest version
Limited placement options without shortcode support
Minor issues with Microsoft Edge browser compatibility

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, easy-to-use Facebook Like widget with reliable performance and minimal configuration.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced customization, shortcode support, or who prioritize maximum security without recent vulnerability history.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features needed to add a Facebook Like widget to your site with simple setup and good performance.

Final Verdict

All-in-one Like Widget is a highly rated, lightweight plugin that delivers on its promise of simplicity and speed for integrating Facebook Like functionality. It stands out for ease of use and responsive support, making it a solid choice for users who want a straightforward solution without extra complexity.

However, users should be aware of a past medium severity security vulnerability that has been fixed in the latest update, and some limitations such as lack of shortcode support and minor browser compatibility issues. Those needing more customization or stringent security may want to consider alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free All-in-one Like Widget plugin.

Facebook Like Widget

Social Media Integration

Like Button

Screenshots

FAQ

When you add the widget, you can insert your Facebook page name. If your Facebook-url is https://facebook.com/quoteshirts, the only thing you need to insert is just ‘quoteshirts’.

You can also input your Facebook page ID. This is the ‘unfriendly’ identifier of your page
If you need help finding it, I recommend visiting https://lookup-id.com