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WP Socializer – Simple & Easy Social Media Share Icons

By vaakash

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WP Socializer – Simple & Easy Social Media Share Icons Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP Socializer is a simple and easy plugin for adding social media sharing icons and buttons to your WordPress site. It supports popular platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 128+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP Socializer is one of the best social media sharing plugins to add social sharing icons, sticky or floating share bars, follow my social profile icons, mobile share bars, and selected text share popups easily to your WordPress site.

This plugin is fast, simple, and easy to use. It works excellently on mobile devices as it is completely responsive and adapts to small screen devices out of the box.

It supports all the latest and popular social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and many more. It also displays share counts for Facebook and Pinterest.

WP Socializer allows you to display share and follow buttons anywhere on your site, encouraging visitors to share and follow your content. You can customize the social icons with various options to match your website's style.

Responsive and works on any device, you can configure rules to decide how the social icons should behave on smaller and wider screens. It offers features like share counters, GDPR compliance, and compatibility with Gutenberg and WooCommerce.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Socializer offers a robust set of social media sharing features with a strong user base and good support, standing out among several notable alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with over 80% five-star reviews
Easy to use with simple setup
Responsive and helpful support team
Includes a pro version with additional features
Regular updates addressing security issues

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerabilities requiring updates
Some users report persistent admin area banners
Limited customization compared to some competitors

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of positive reviews and minimal negative feedback, users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and support quality.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin, the support is AWESOME!' - rv02
'Really it the best free social plugin' - سبأ تك لتصميم مواقع الويب
'A very good plugin and easy to use. It gives me what I was looking for.' - ucero
'After support notified me of the existence of the tiktok follow... I changed my review to 5 stars.' - Web Alch LAB

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Previous security vulnerabilities have been reported and fixed
Some users experience an unremovable sticky banner in the admin area

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, reliable social sharing plugin with strong support and a free version that covers most needs.

Not ideal for

Those requiring extensive customization options or who are concerned about past security issues might consider other plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential social media sharing icons and basic customization options suitable for most users.

Pro version

Offers advanced features such as additional social networks, enhanced customization, and priority support.

Final Verdict

WP Socializer is a well-regarded social media sharing plugin that combines ease of use with effective functionality and responsive support. Its high user ratings reflect satisfaction with both the free and pro versions.

While past security vulnerabilities have been addressed, users should ensure they keep the plugin updated. Overall, it is a strong choice for those wanting simple social sharing features with room to grow via the pro upgrade.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Socializer – Simple & Easy Social Media Share Icons plugin.

Social media sharing

Share buttons

Social icons

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes, you can use Shortcodes. WP Socializer has shortcodes for share icons, profile icons and for share links. Using those shortcodes you can add social sharing features anywhere in your site.