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My Favorites

By Takashi Matsuyama

Community & Social / User-Generated Content

My Favorites Review - In-Depth Analysis

Save and display user's favorite posts easily. Use shortcodes for listing favorites. User data is stored in user meta and localStorage.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 15+ 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 allows users to save their favorite posts and display them anywhere on the site using shortcodes. Once installed, it provides a simple way to manage favorites.

The logged-in user's favorite posts are stored in user meta, while other users' favorites are saved in localStorage. You can utilize various shortcodes to display favorite posts in different formats.

Shortcodes include options for selecting favorites, listing them in a menu, and showing results with customizable settings. The plugin also supports features like 'Load More' for users with many favorites.

Comparing to Alternatives

My Favorites is a straightforward plugin for managing user favorites, competing with several similar tools in the WordPress ecosystem.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance
Allows users to save favorite posts or items for quick access

Weaknesses

Limited customization options compared to competitors
Lacks advanced features like social sharing or analytics
No premium version to unlock additional capabilities

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use but notes some missing features.

Positive highlights

"Very intuitive and straightforward to use." - User A
"Lightweight and doesn't slow down my site." - User B
"Does exactly what I need without unnecessary complexity." - User C

Common complaints

Limited customization options
No integration with other plugins or services
Lack of advanced features

Weaknesses

Basic feature set may not meet all user needs
No dedicated support or updates for new features

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills favorites plugin that is easy to set up and use without extra features.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced customization, integrations, or premium support should consider other options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers core favorites functionality allowing users to save and manage favorite items without cost.

Final Verdict

My Favorites is a solid choice for users who want a basic favorites plugin with minimal setup and no cost.

However, those looking for more advanced features or customization options may find it lacking compared to alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free My Favorites plugin.

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Favorite posts

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Favorites

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User favorites

Contributors and developers

“My Favorites” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Takashi Matsuyama

Free Version Live Demo

WPS

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6.78

Average

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 15

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Version

1.4.4

Last updated

8 months ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

6.9.7 or higher

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PHP version

5.4.0 or higher

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Languages

6

Category

Community & Social

User-Generated Content

Tags

Accessibility,Favorite Posts,Favorites,Likes

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