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Easy Social Sharing

By ThemeGrill

Marketing & Advertising / Social Media Marketing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Easy Social Sharing Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easy Social Sharing allows you to display popular social share buttons effortlessly. It includes features like social share counts and multiple design options.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.71/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

Easy Social Sharing plugin provides you with an easy way to display various popular social share buttons. Also comes with Social Share count feature too.

We have collected 18 Popular social sharing buttons that you can embed right into your posts, page. Sharing your content has never been so easy. We have packed the plugin with some very handy features like social count, multiple layouts, multiple design, custom colors and more.

Get free support at the support forum. View features on the plugin page. Check the demo to see it in action. Check the documentation for more details.

Comparing to Alternatives

Easy Social Sharing is a lightweight and well-coded social sharing plugin that stands out among its peers for its simplicity and performance. It competes with several popular social sharing plugins that offer various features and customization options.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely lightweight and well-coded, minimizing page load impact
Completely free with premium-quality features
Easy to use with a floating social sharing sidebar option
Highly customizable and visually appealing social buttons
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe usage

Weaknesses

Lack of recent updates may concern users about ongoing support
Does not offer a pro version with advanced features
Limited support for some social networks like Yandex Collections
Includes some outdated social networks like Google+ and MySpace

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise Easy Social Sharing for its quality and ease of use. There are no negative reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction.

Positive highlights

'This is premium quality plugin but it’s absolutely free!' — abdullahalnahid
'This is the best social plugin and very light.' — somedev
'I was able to make a floating social sharing sidebar for free! Its beautiful and completely custom!' — jennifer235711
'I couldn’t ask for an easier social plugin. Getting hundreds of referrals from people sharing on Facebook, Reddit, etc.' — JJNW
'Самые красивые кнопки соц.сетей.' (The most beautiful social media buttons) — caspinus

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Has not been updated in several months, which may affect compatibility
Includes some outdated social networks like Google+ and MySpace
Lacks support for certain social networks such as Yandex Collections

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, free, and easy-to-use social sharing plugin with beautiful and customizable buttons will find Easy Social Sharing ideal.

Not ideal for

Those needing frequent updates, advanced premium features, or support for a wider range of social networks might find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a fully functional social sharing plugin with customizable floating sidebars and visually appealing buttons without any cost.

Final Verdict

Easy Social Sharing delivers a premium-quality social sharing experience completely free of charge. Its lightweight design and ease of use make it an excellent choice for users wanting effective social sharing without bloat. The lack of recent updates and absence of a pro version may limit appeal for those seeking advanced features or long-term support.

Overall, this plugin stands out for its simplicity, performance, and user satisfaction, making it a strong contender among social sharing plugins, especially for those prioritizing speed and aesthetics without extra cost.