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Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons

By Inisev

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add social share icons and buttons to your website easily. Customize placement and design styles to fit your needs.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.01/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 1911+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Add social share icons on your website with just a few clicks.

Try it out on your free dummy site. The plugin can be customized to suit any need and is free. It also has been translated into various languages.

Feature list includes numerous social share platforms, many placement options, and the possibility to give several actions to one social share button. You can choose from 16 design styles for your social share buttons, and enjoy animated buttons with various effects.

Compatible with Gutenberg editor, the plugin allows for share counts and rearranging the order of social share icons. For GDPR compliance, please have a look at our Social Media GDPR Compliance page.

The free plugin already provides tons of options for social sharing. In our Premium Plugin, even more features are available, such as more social share buttons and themed design styles.

Comparing to Alternatives

Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons is a popular social media sharing plugin with several direct competitors offering similar features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with over 1900 reviews and 92.6% five-star ratings
Includes both free and pro versions with extended features
Simple and easy to use interface according to positive user feedback
Supports a wide range of social media platforms
Regular updates addressing security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Reported intrusive popups and aggressive donation requests in the free version
Some users report annoying persistent social buttons on their sites
Past security vulnerabilities with medium to critical severity
Occasional poorly translated messages and UI issues

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with a 4.9 average rating and very few low-star ratings, though some users express frustration in negative reviews.

Positive highlights

"Excellent, simple and very useful" - kreeden
"Ottimo plugin, per ora fa quello che deve senza cerare problemi." - euroinvest
"Simple and easy to use, great work guys" - abhinag739

Common complaints

Unethical practices and spam concerns raised by some users
Intrusive popups and persistent donation requests
Annoying social buttons box that is difficult to dismiss

Weaknesses

User interface issues with popups and notifications
Poorly translated messages in the plugin UI
Some users find the social buttons intrusive and persistent

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a highly rated and feature-rich social sharing plugin with both free and premium options, and who appreciate regular updates and broad social media support.

Not ideal for

Users who are sensitive to intrusive popups, aggressive donation prompts, or who require a plugin with a spotless security history and minimal UI distractions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a solid set of social sharing buttons with easy setup and basic customization options, suitable for most users.

Pro version

The premium version unlocks additional features such as more social networks, advanced customization, analytics, and priority support.

Final Verdict

Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons is a well-regarded plugin with a strong user base and excellent ratings, offering both free and premium features that cater to a wide audience. Its ease of use and comprehensive social media support make it a compelling choice for many website owners.

However, users should be aware of past security vulnerabilities and some negative feedback regarding intrusive popups and UI annoyances. Those sensitive to these issues may want to consider alternatives or ensure they keep the plugin updated to the latest secure version.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons plugin.

Social share icons

Social share buttons

Social media sharing

Screenshots

FAQ

We will try to keep this FAQ section up-to-date, but please note that the latest version of the FAQ might be only available at http://ultimatelysocial.com/faq