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The Social Links

By seagyn

Community & Social / User-Generated Content

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

The Social Links Review - In-Depth Analysis

The Social Links plugin adds a widget and shortcode to display icons linking to your social profiles. It supports various social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

The Social Links plugin adds a widget and shortcode to your WordPress website allowing you to display icons linking to your social profiles. The new version includes support for numerous social networks such as Telegram, Google+, Facebook, Twitter, and many others.

Additionally, the plugin offers a shortcode for use in WordPress posts and pages, as well as a custom template tag for template files. The Social Links is also translation ready, making it accessible for a wider audience.

Comparing to Alternatives

The Social Links plugin does not have any close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users seeking social media icon solutions.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Highly rated by most users
Lightweight and efficient
No known security vulnerabilities
Free to use with no upsells

Weaknesses

Limited customization options
Lack of advanced features
No pro version or premium support
Occasional setup difficulties reported by some users

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and only one negative review, users generally express high satisfaction with The Social Links plugin.

Positive highlights

'Top plugin for social media icons!!!' - luigitanzi
'Easy to use plugin. Great work.' - Andrew Lima
'I am happy for this plugin' - dipulhasan
'Very good plugin' - Adam Pery

Common complaints

Plugin did not work as expected for some users, leading to frustration

Weaknesses

Limited functionality compared to more feature-rich plugins
Some users may find setup instructions insufficient

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, no-frills social media icon plugin that is easy to install and use without additional costs.

Not ideal for

Users who need advanced customization, extensive features, or dedicated support might find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic social media icon functionality with easy setup and no cost.

Final Verdict

The Social Links plugin stands out for its simplicity, ease of use, and positive user feedback, making it a solid choice for those needing basic social media icons without extra features or costs. Its clean security record adds to its reliability.

However, the lack of advanced options and a pro version may limit its appeal to users seeking more customization or support. Overall, it is a dependable free plugin for straightforward social media integration.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free The Social Links plugin.

Social

Social Links

Social Networking

Screenshots

FAQ

Using the shortcode ([the-social-links]) in your posts and pages or by adding the custom template tag (<?php the_social_links();?>) in your template files.