## Post Likes

Product: Monogram - Personal Portfolio WordPress Theme
URL: https://hub.jkdevstudio.com/docs/monogram/advanced-features/post-likes
Updated: 2026-09-06

Monogram includes a built-in post like system that lets visitors show appreciation for your blog posts with a simple click. No plugins needed - it works right out of the box.

## How It Works

On each blog post, you'll see a **heart icon** that visitors can click to "like" the post. It a quick, lightweight way for readers to engage with your content without needing to leave a comment.

- **One click** to like, **another click** to unlike - it's that simple
- **No login required** - anyone can like a post, even if they don't have an account on your site
- Likes are **tracked per browser**, so the same visitor won't accidentally like a post twice from the same device

## Where Like Counts Appear

The total number of likes for each post can appear in several places:

- On the **single post page** - next to the heart icon, showing the total count
- On **blog archive cards** - some layouts display the like count alongside other post metadata

## How Likes Are Stored

- Like counts are **saved on your server**, so they persist even if a visitor clears their browser data
- The visitor like status (whether they've liked a specific post) is stored in their **local browser storage** - this is how the theme remembers to show a filled heart instead of an empty one
- If a visitor switches to a different browser or device, they'll be able to like the post again, but the total count on the server remains accurate

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The like system is completely automatic - there's nothing you need to configure. It enabled by default on all blog posts and works immediately after theme installation.

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Post likes are a great low-friction engagement metric. If you notice certain posts getting significantly more likes than others, that's valuable feedback about what your audience enjoys most.

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