In today’s blogging environment, engaging your readers is crucial. Standard Like buttons are no longer enough. Visitors want to express themselves through multiple reactions such as Dislike, Haha, Love, and Wow. This guide provides a complete step-by-step tutorial for adding these buttons in Blogger with free code.
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Why Add Reaction Buttons in Blogger?
Reaction buttons are more than just a click—they encourage engagement, provide feedback, and improve visitor retention.
- Increase user interaction
- Provide detailed post feedback
- Encourage repeat visits
- Boost social signals for SEO
- Improve time spent on site
Step 1: Understand Reaction Types
We can implement multiple reactions for maximum user expression:
- Like: Positive acknowledgment
- Dislike: Negative feedback
- Haha: Funny content
- Love: Strong appreciation
- Wow: Surprising content
Offering multiple reactions creates a more interactive and personalized experience for readers.
Step 2: Free Multi-Reaction Button Code
This multi-tab code block provides HTML, CSS, JS, and JSON Schema for a complete reaction system:
Educational Example: How Reaction Buttons Work (Non-Functional)
Below is a demonstration code of Like, Dislike, Haha, Love, and Wow buttons. This is for teaching purposes only—it will not function or appear as active buttons in your blog.
[HTML]
<!-- Reaction Buttons HTML (Educational Only) -->
<div class="reaction-container">
<button class="reaction-btn" data-type="like">👍 Like <span class="count">0</span></button>
<button class="reaction-btn" data-type="dislike">👎 Dislike <span class="count">0</span></button>
<button class="reaction-btn" data-type="haha">😂 Haha <span class="count">0</span></button>
<button class="reaction-btn" data-type="love">❤️ Love <span class="count">0</span></button>
<button class="reaction-btn" data-type="wow">😮 Wow <span class="count">0</span></button>
</div>
[CSS]
/* Reaction Buttons CSS (Educational Only) */
.reaction-container {
text-align:center;
margin:25px 0;
}
.reaction-btn {
background:#f0f0f0;
border:none;
border-radius:8px;
margin:5px;
padding:12px 22px;
font-size:16px;
cursor:pointer;
transition:0.3s;
}
.reaction-btn:hover {
background:#e0e0e0;
}
.reaction-btn .count {
font-weight:bold;
margin-left:6px;
}
[JS]
// Reaction Buttons JS (Educational Only)
const buttons = document.querySelectorAll('.reaction-btn');
buttons.forEach(btn => {
btn.addEventListener('click', () => {
const countSpan = btn.querySelector('.count');
countSpan.textContent = parseInt(countSpan.textContent) + 1;
});
});
[JSON]
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "FAQPage",
"mainEntity": [
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Is this code functional?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "No, this code is for educational purposes only. It will not create functional buttons on your blog."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I copy this code for live buttons?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes, but you must remove it from the educational code block and place it in your Blogger HTML/JS/CSS sections."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Does it show multiple reaction types?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes, it shows Like, Dislike, Haha, Love, and Wow for demonstration purposes only."
}
}
]
}
Note: The above multi-tab block is purely educational. Readers can see how to implement the buttons without creating live buttons in the post.
Note: The above code is for demonstration purposes only. Copying this directly will not create functional buttons unless you remove it from the educational code block.
Step 3: Where to Place the Buttons
- Go to Blogger Dashboard → Theme → Edit HTML.
- Locate
<!-- Post Content -->or after</article>. - Paste the HTML, CSS, and JS code outside the code block for live functionality.
- Save and test the post.
Step 4: Customize Your Buttons
- Change colors to match your blog’s theme.
- Add FontAwesome icons for a richer look:
<i class="fa fa-thumbs-up"></i>. - Place buttons below posts, in sidebars, or floating at the bottom.
- Adjust hover effects for better UX.
Free Methods to Add Reaction Buttons in Blogger
Adding interactive reaction buttons like Like, Dislike, Haha, Love, Wow can significantly boost engagement on your Blogger posts. Below are the most popular free methods to implement these buttons.
1. Using Facebook Reaction Plugin
The Facebook Like button supports multiple reactions (Like, Love, Haha, Wow, Sad, Angry). You can add it to any Blogger post.
- Go to the official Facebook Like Button Plugin page.
- Choose the button type (Standard, Button Count, etc.).
- Set the URL of your Blogger post or blog.
- Copy the provided
<iframe>or<div>code and paste it into HTML/JavaScript Gadget or directly in the template HTML.
Pros: Easy to use, free, supports real Facebook reactions.
Cons: Requires visitors to have a Facebook account to react.
2. Using Disqus Comment System
Disqus is a free comment system that supports upvotes/likes on comments. You can customize it to show reactions below your posts.
- Sign up at Disqus.
- Connect your blog with a Disqus account.
- Add the provided Disqus code to HTML/JavaScript Gadget or in your template HTML.
- Enable upvote/downvote on comments to increase user interaction.
Pros: Free, full interaction support, improves SEO through comments.
Cons: Does not provide multiple reactions (Haha, Love, Wow) directly.
3. Free Reaction Buttons via JS
Some websites provide free JavaScript-based reaction buttons for Blogger that include Like, Dislike, Haha, Love, Wow.
- ReactionButtons.com – free HTML+JS code for Blogger
- GitHub Projects – free open-source solutions
Usage: Copy the HTML+CSS+JS code and paste it in your HTML/JavaScript Gadget or post template.
Pros: Supports all reaction types, fully customizable.
Cons: Minor HTML/CSS knowledge required for customization.
4. Using Blogger HTML/JavaScript Gadgets
You can add pre-made HTML gadgets for Like/Dislike or reaction buttons directly without editing the template.
- Go to Layout → Add a Gadget → HTML/JavaScript.
- Paste the free reaction button code.
- Save and preview below your posts.
Pros: Beginner-friendly, no template editing required.
Cons: Limited customization for advanced designs.
5. Using Emoji Buttons with HTML + JS
You can create your own reaction buttons using emoji characters and simple HTML + JS.
- Add HTML for the buttons under each post (like 👍 👎 😂 ❤️ 😮).
- Use JavaScript to increase counters when clicked.
- Style them with basic HTML classes (optional CSS for hover effects).
Pros: Fully customizable, completely free.
Cons: Basic JavaScript knowledge recommended.
Tips for Best Practices
- Place buttons below each post for easy access.
- Test responsiveness on mobile devices.
- Use colors and icons consistent with your blog theme.
- Track reactions using
localStorageor integrate with server-side solutions like Firebase for persistent counts.
By using these free methods, you can significantly improve your Blogger engagement and give visitors multiple ways to interact with your content.
What are reaction buttons in Blogger?
Reaction buttons are interactive buttons like Like, Dislike, Haha, Love, or Wow, placed below blog posts to increase user engagement.
Are reaction buttons free to add in Blogger?
Yes, you can add reaction buttons for free using HTML/JS code, Facebook plugins, Disqus, or pre-made Blogger gadgets.
Do reaction buttons require visitors to log in?
It depends on the method used. For Facebook reactions, users need a Facebook account. For custom HTML/JS buttons, no login is required.
Can I customize the look of reaction buttons?
Yes, using HTML and CSS you can change button colors, sizes, and icons to match your Blogger theme.
Conclusion
Adding multiple reaction buttons in Blogger significantly increases engagement, encourages feedback, and improves post interactivity. This educational multi-tab code teaches readers while giving you a **professional, fully functional solution** to implement immediately. Always test responsiveness on mobile and adjust styling to match your theme.
