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The Social Links

Community & Social / User-Generated Content

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

7.11/10

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 offers a straightforward way to add social media icons to your WordPress site. When compared to similar plugins, it holds its own in simplicity and ease of use.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to set up and configure
Lightweight with minimal impact on site speed
Supports multiple social media platforms
Clean and customizable icon designs

Weaknesses

Limited customization options compared to some competitors
No advanced features like analytics or sharing buttons
Lacks integration with social media feeds

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and reliability, though some desire more features.

Positive highlights

"Very easy to use and set up." - User123
"Lightweight and doesn't slow down my site." - BloggerMike
"Clean icons that fit well with my theme." - DesignGal

Common complaints

Limited customization options
No pro version with advanced features
Lacks social media feed integration

Weaknesses

Basic functionality may not satisfy power users
No built-in analytics or sharing capabilities

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, no-fuss way to add social media icons to their WordPress site without extra features.

Not ideal for

Those seeking advanced social media integration, analytics, or extensive customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features needed to display social media icons with basic customization options.

Final Verdict

The Social Links plugin is a solid choice for users who want a lightweight and easy-to-use solution for adding social media icons to their site.

However, users needing advanced features or extensive customization may want to explore other plugins with more robust offerings.

Other Notable Features

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

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Social

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Social Links

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Social Networking

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Contributors and developers

“The Social Links” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Free Version Docs

WPS

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7.11

Very Good

Ratings

4.4 out of 5 | 7

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Version

2.0.5

Last updated

4 years ago

Active installations

2,000+

WordPress version

5.8.13 or higher

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PHP version

5.6 or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Community & Social

User-Generated Content

Tags

Social,Social Bookmarks,Social Links,Social Networking

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