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jQuery Pin It Button for Images

By mrsztuczkens

Marketing & Advertising / Social Media Marketing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

jQuery Pin It Button for Images Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add a Pinterest 'Pin It' button to your images. The plugin highlights images on hover and allows users to pin them effortlessly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.98/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 305+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin provides a simple solution for pinning images in your blog posts and pages. It highlights images and overlays a 'Pin it' button when users hover over an image. Clicking the button opens a pop-up window with the image and a description, ready for pinning, while allowing users to modify the description.

Features include the ability to select the source of the pin description, control which images display the button, and customize the button's appearance. You can choose to show the button on various pages and set transparency levels according to your preferences.

Once activated, the plugin works with default settings, displaying the button on all images that are not marked with specific classes. It is user-friendly and requires minimal setup.

Comparing to Alternatives

jQuery Pin It Button for Images is a popular choice for adding Pinterest sharing buttons to images, with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Very easy to install and set up, working within minutes
Lightweight and unobtrusive design
Highly effective at enabling Pinterest sharing
Smooth and reliable performance
Positive user feedback on ease of use and functionality

Weaknesses

Limited customization options compared to some alternatives
No pro version available for advanced features
Basic styling may not fit all themes without custom CSS

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 305 users, the plugin enjoys strong positive sentiment. The majority of reviews are 5-star, highlighting ease of use and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

"Super easy and works great" - singingvegan
"Great! Just do what it says! Easy to use and useful settings." - Ana Pascual
"Really effective the plugin works very fine" - vocwordpress
"Great Plugin !! Great look of Pinterest image." - myhindigyan
"Works smoothly!" - Yasir

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in premium plugins
No official pro version limits scalability
Customization options are somewhat basic

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, reliable, and easy-to-use Pinterest sharing button for images without needing advanced customization or premium features.

Not ideal for

Those who require extensive customization, advanced social sharing options, or premium support might find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features needed to add a Pinterest Pin It button to images effectively, with straightforward setup and reliable performance.

Final Verdict

jQuery Pin It Button for Images stands out as a straightforward and dependable solution for adding Pinterest sharing functionality to images. Its high user ratings and lack of reported security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for users seeking simplicity and effectiveness.

While it lacks a pro version and advanced customization options, its ease of use and solid performance make it ideal for users who want a hassle-free Pinterest button without extra complexity or cost. Alternatives may offer more features but often at the expense of simplicity.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free jQuery Pin It Button for Images plugin.

Pin It

Pinterest button

image pinning

Screenshots

FAQ

Configuration interface can be found under Settings - jQuery Pin It Button For Images. There’s also a link to the plugin settings in the “Installed plugins” menu.