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Social Sharing Plugin – Kiwi

By WPKube

Marketing & Advertising / Social Media Marketing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Social Sharing Plugin – Kiwi Review - In-Depth Analysis

Kiwi Social Share is a simple yet powerful WordPress plugin for social media sharing. It offers customization options and supports multiple social networks.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 18+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.4 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Kiwi Social Share is a standalone plugin built, maintained and operated by the friendly folks over at WPKube.

This is by far the best and easiest to use WordPress social media share plugin. A WordPress share plugin with custom icons built-in.

The plugin allows you to turn on or off each social network individually, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Flint. It features a great UI with intuitive options designed for the regular user.

You can change the style of the article bar group, display the number of counts next to the social network icon, and enable or disable the floating bar. The plugin also allows you to change the shape of the floating bar’s social buttons and add social identities.

Additional features include a 'Click to tweet' button in the WordPress editor, Google Analytics tracking, and four different skins to choose from for your social buttons. The loading speed is optimized for performance.

Comparing to Alternatives

Social Sharing Plugin – Kiwi competes with a variety of social sharing plugins offering different features and user experiences. Here are some notable alternatives to consider.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use for basic social sharing needs
Attractive and well-designed share buttons
Responsive and quick support from the developers
Free version provides essential sharing options
Regular updates addressing issues

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerabilities with some critical issues
Can significantly slow down site loading times
Free version is very limited in social media options
Does not allow easy addition of sharing buttons to posts in free mode

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 18 users, most feedback is positive, highlighting ease of use and good support. However, about 17% of ratings are low, citing performance and feature limitations.

Positive highlights

'Easy to use, pretty and great support' – mish99
'Great plugin for simple social sharing needs' – mbrsolution
'Fast and effective support with quick updates' – wampirius

Common complaints

Significant negative impact on page load speed
Very limited social media sharing options in free version
Difficult to add sharing buttons to posts without pro features

Weaknesses

Performance issues causing slow site load times
Limited functionality in free mode
Security vulnerabilities with medium to critical severity

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, visually appealing social sharing plugin with responsive support and who do not require extensive social media options or advanced features.

Not ideal for

Sites where performance and security are critical, or users needing a wide range of sharing options and easy integration into posts without paying for premium features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic social sharing buttons suitable for common platforms but with limited customization and sharing options.

Final Verdict

Social Sharing Plugin – Kiwi is a user-friendly and visually appealing plugin that offers essential social sharing features with commendable support. However, its free version is quite limited, and users should be cautious of its impact on site speed and known security vulnerabilities.

Considering the availability of several alternatives with better performance and security records, users prioritizing these aspects or requiring more extensive sharing options may want to explore other plugins. Kiwi suits those valuing simplicity and support over advanced features and optimization.