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Fuse Social Floating Sidebar

By Daniyal Ahmed (a11n)

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Fuse Social Floating Sidebar Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add social media floating sidebar icons connected with your profiles. Customize icon types, sizes, and effects.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 58+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Fuse Social Floating Sidebar allows you to easily insert social media links as floating icons on your website. You can choose between round and square icons, apply animated rotation effects, and adjust the size of the icons. This plugin provides an attractive interface for managing your social media icons.

The plugin features a control visibility option that shows icons when users scroll down the page, preventing them from cluttering the main hero section. Additionally, you can display social icons under an action button, allowing users to click to view them.

With sticky social icons, you can customize the colors to match your website's design. The Pro version offers enhanced features, including the ability to upload custom icons, conditional settings for specific pages, and analytics to track icon clicks. Get lifetime support and updates for unlimited websites with the Pro version.

Comparing to Alternatives

Fuse Social Floating Sidebar offers a solid social sharing experience with floating sidebar functionality, competing well with other popular social button plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Clean and tidy interface with easy setup
Free version is functional and reliable
Pro version adds advanced features
Works well for floating social sharing needs
Good compatibility with most themes

Weaknesses

Has had security vulnerabilities in past versions
Support responsiveness is reported as poor by some users
Some issues with GDPR compliance due to external icon loading
Occasional conflicts with other plugins or themes

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin holds a strong positive rating with 90% of users giving 4 or 5 stars, though a small portion of users report significant issues.

Positive highlights

"Worked perfectly for what was required. Free Version Works Very Well." — cormacsans
"Nice & Tidy" — cormacsans
"Plugin breaks Font Awesome Icons preview in Avada Live, but issue acknowledged and fix expected." — kunstwirt

Common complaints

Lack of support and no response from developers
Issues receiving product or license after purchase
Plugin not fully GDPR compliant due to external icon loading
Code problems causing console errors

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent updates
Support is reportedly non-existent or very slow
Some users experience plugin conflicts with themes or other plugins
Limited configuration options for custom SVG icons

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward floating social sidebar plugin with a functional free version and optional pro features.

Not ideal for

Those who require prompt and reliable support, strict GDPR compliance, or have concerns about past security vulnerabilities should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes core floating social sidebar functionality with basic customization options, suitable for most users.

Pro version

Adds advanced features such as additional social networks, enhanced customization, and priority updates.

Final Verdict

Fuse Social Floating Sidebar is a well-rated plugin that delivers effective floating social sharing capabilities with a solid free offering and useful pro upgrades. It is generally reliable and easy to use, making it a good choice for many WordPress users.

However, potential buyers should be aware of past security issues and reported poor support experiences. Users with strict GDPR needs or requiring dependable support might want to explore other alternatives. Overall, it remains a competitive option in its category.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Fuse Social Floating Sidebar plugin.

Animated social icons

Floating sidebar

Social media

Screenshots

FAQ

Go to Settings>Fuse Social from the left side admin menu bar, then click on the Settings tab. Then click on Animation on hover, a text box will appear and then enter the value in seconds, like enter 0.5, and it will give the delay of 0.5 seconds in Animation.