Post Engage Manager
Post Engage Manager is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that tracks and displays post engagement, including views, likes, and dislikes. It provides a modern admin dashboard for analytics, customizable post display, and AJAX-powered like/dislike buttons for instant updates without page reloads.
by Farhan Ahmed · github.com/farhan1824/post-engage-manager · website
Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/farhan1824/post-engage-manager/archive/refs/heads/dev.zipPost Engage Manager tracks post views, likes, and dislikes while providing a modern admin UI for analytics and engagement management.
Description
Post Engage Manager is a lightweight and powerful WordPress plugin designed to help website owners monitor and enhance engagement on their posts. It tracks views, likes, and dislikes automatically, provides a modern admin dashboard with analytics, and adds AJAX-powered like/dislike buttons for instant front-end updates.
Key Features
- Track post views, likes, and dislikes automatically.
- Display a modern admin dashboard with charts and tables for post engagement analytics.
- AJAX-powered like and dislike buttons for instant updates without page reloads.
- Override default WordPress post display with featured image backgrounds and overlayed stats/content.
- Customizable animations and excerpt lengths for post displays.
- Export engagement data to CSV for reporting.
- Fully compatible with WordPress 5.x and 6.x.
- Lightweight and optimized for performance.
- Fully translatable using WordPress localization standards.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/post-engage-managerdirectory. - Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
- Configure settings from the Post Engage Manager menu in the WordPress admin dashboard.
- Use the shortcode
[pem_post id=POST_ID length=20 animation=fade]to display posts with engagement stats on the front-end.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I display the engagement stats on the front-end?
Use the shortcode [pem_post id=POST_ID length=20 animation=fade] in any post, page, or widget area. Replace POST_ID with the ID of the post you want to display.
Can I customize the animation or excerpt length?
Yes, you can set the default animation and excerpt length in the plugin settings. Shortcode attributes override these defaults.
Will it work with any WordPress theme?
Yes, the plugin is designed to be compatible with most modern WordPress themes. Some CSS adjustments may be needed for full styling integration.
Screenshots
- Modern admin dashboard showing engagement analytics.
- Top posts chart by views, likes, and engagement.
- AJAX-powered like and dislike buttons in action on the front-end.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Tracks post views, likes, dislikes
- Admin dashboard with analytics charts
- AJAX-powered like/dislike buttons
- Customizable post display with animation and excerpt length
- Export stats to CSV
Upgrade Notice
1.0.0
Initial release. No previous versions.
Additional Notes
- Ensure your theme properly supports featured images for full functionality.
- Use caching plugins carefully; ensure AJAX requests are not cached to maintain real-time updates.