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Ocean Social Sharing

By oceanwp

Marketing & Advertising / Social Media Marketing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Ocean Social Sharing Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add social sharing buttons to your blog posts with ease. Customize styles and networks to enhance engagement.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.47/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 11+ reviews)

Active Installations

60,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to easily add social sharing buttons to your single blog posts. It is designed to work with the OceanWP theme, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

Key features include the ability to add various social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more. You can customize the appearance of the sharing buttons by choosing from three different styles and adding social names to the buttons. Additionally, you can control the heading position and make adjustments via a child theme.

Enhance your blog's engagement by enabling social sharing with this simple yet effective plugin.

Comparing to Alternatives

Ocean Social Sharing is a straightforward social sharing plugin with several competitors offering similar features. Users looking for more modern or flexible options might consider these alternatives.

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Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Works well when placed before content
Lightweight and does not bloat the site
Supports multiple social networks
Free to use with no paid upsells

Weaknesses

Limited flexibility in button placement
Outdated social media icons (e.g., old Twitter icon)
Lack of updates addressing long-standing issues
No advanced customization options

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.5 stars from 11 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and functionality. However, about 18% of users gave lower ratings citing issues with flexibility and outdated features.

Positive highlights

"Great" - jonse01
"It works great before content" - Aman Singh
"Easy to use" - Jana Kleineberg (despite other criticisms)
"Good functionality in widget areas" - kojack59
"Lightweight and straightforward" - cangevendi

Common complaints

Buttons only reliably appear before content or in widgets, not after content as advertised
Outdated social media icons such as the old Twitter logo
Long-standing issues remain unresolved for years
Lack of updates addressing important fixes

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability fixed in version 2.2.2 but indicates past risk
Limited button placement options frustrate users
Some icons and features are outdated
No advanced customization or tracking features

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, free social sharing plugin that works well in widget areas or before content without complex setup.

Not ideal for

Those needing flexible button placement, up-to-date social media icons, or advanced customization and tracking features should consider other plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic social sharing buttons with simple placement options and support for multiple networks.

Final Verdict

Ocean Social Sharing is a lightweight and easy-to-use plugin suitable for users who want basic social sharing functionality without complexity. Its free offering covers essential needs and works well in certain placements like before content and widgets.

However, the plugin suffers from outdated icons, limited flexibility, and a history of unresolved issues, including a past security vulnerability. Users requiring modern features and customization should explore alternative plugins.