Wlike

wlike is a term that appears in several contexts, primarily as an abbreviation for “we like” used on social media platforms to indicate approval or support of a post. The term gained popularity during the early 2010s as a concise way to respond to content, often appearing in comment threads or status updates. In addition to its colloquial use, wlike is also the name of a small open‑source utility released in 2014 for Unix‑like operating systems that mimics the behavior of the “like” command by creating a symbolic link with a similar name. The utility was developed to illustrate the concept of symbolic linking and has been cited in educational material for system administrators.

Another usage of wlike is as a brand name for a short‑lived social networking service launched in 2015 in Brazil. The service allowed users to post short messages and to express endorsement of others’ posts using a “like” button that displayed the word “wlike”. The platform attracted a modest user base before being merged with a larger competitor in 2017.

Beyond these, the term has occasionally appeared as a hashtag on Twitter and Instagram, used to promote community events or to signal a shared preference for a particular topic. The term’s flexibility and informal tone have contributed to its sporadic appearance across digital media.