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Social Icons

By ThemeGrill

Communication & Messaging / Email Newsletter & Broadcasting

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Social Icons Review - In-Depth Analysis

Social Icons allows easy display of popular social media icons using widgets and shortcodes. Customize icon size and layout effortlessly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 15+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below 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

Social Icons provides you with an easy way to display various popular social icons via widgets and shortcodes. You can drag the widget into your sidebars and change the settings from the widget form itself. Additionally, you can use the shortcode and paste it on your page, post, or wherever you like.

This plugin supports more than 200 popular social icons and offers features such as drag and drop for icon sorting, options to change icon size, and different background styles including square, rounded, and greyscale. You can group icons for different locations on your site, making it versatile for any design.

For more information, view all features, check the demo, or access free support through the provided links. A step-by-step tutorial is also available in the documentation.

Comparing to Alternatives

Social Icons is a straightforward plugin for adding social media icons, with a few close alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to configure
Supports shortcode usage for flexibility
Lightweight and efficient
Works well across multiple sites
Positive user feedback on reliability

Weaknesses

Limited customization options compared to some alternatives
Some layout issues on specific pages like WooCommerce checkout
No official pro version with additional features
Reported security concerns by some users

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin holds a strong positive rating with 86.6% of users giving it 4 or 5 stars, reflecting general satisfaction. However, a small minority raised serious security concerns.

Positive highlights

'Очень хороший плагин. Использую плагин на всех своих сайтах. Все устраивает, ни разу не подводил.' — konem
'Just what I was looking for.. Easy to configure and use Thank you for this amazing plugin' — umar834
'A small but efficient plugin that does the job right.' — danielepais
'Just what I was looking for' — arie007
'Great but it stretches in some pages like woocommerce checkout.' — pablopiano

Common complaints

Security monitoring software indicates that this plugin creates security issues, including cross-site-scripting loopholes.

Weaknesses

Security concerns raised by at least one user
Minor layout issues on some pages
Lack of advanced customization features
No paid version to unlock more capabilities

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight social icon plugin that is easy to set up and use across multiple sites without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those who require extensive customization, advanced features, or have strict security requirements due to reported concerns about potential vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic social icon functionality with shortcode support and easy configuration.

Final Verdict

Social Icons is a reliable and easy-to-use plugin that meets the needs of users looking for basic social media icon integration. It enjoys strong positive feedback for its simplicity and effectiveness, making it a solid choice for many WordPress sites.

However, potential users should be aware of reported security concerns and the lack of a pro version with enhanced features. Those with advanced needs or heightened security priorities may want to consider alternative plugins.