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NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster

By NextScripts

Marketing & Advertising / Social Media Marketing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically publishes blog posts to various social media platforms including Twitter, Google+, and more. Customize messages for each network.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.61/10

User Rating

3.3/5 (based on 617+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.82 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin automatically publishes posts from your blog to your Social Media accounts such as Twitter, Blogger, Telegram, Tumblr, Flickr, LinkedIn, ok.ru, LiveJournal, DreamWidth, Flipboard, Google My Business, Line, Diigo, Instapaper, Pinterest, Plurk, VK.com (VKontakte), YouTube, Scoop.It, WordPress, XING etc. The whole process is completely automated. Just write a new post and either entire post or its nicely formatted announcement with backlink will be published to all your configured social networks. You can reach the most audience and tell all your friends, readers and followers about your new post. Plugin works with profiles, business pages, community pages, groups, etc. Messages are 100% customizable and adopted for each network requirements.

Great News - July 2022: After almost 2 years break, plugin is back to active development and support. Versions 4.5 and 5.0 are coming soon.

The plugin supports a wide range of networks including Blogger, Deviantart, Diigo, Flickr, Google My Business, LinkedIn, Medium, Pinterest, Reddit, Tumblr, Twitter, vk.com, and more. You can also auto-submit your blog posts to another WordPress blog.

Plugin makes 100% White Labeled Posts. The main idea behind the plugin is to give you the ability to promote only yourself. Plugin uses your own apps and all posts to all networks come only from you. No 'Shared via NextScripts.com' or 'Posted by SNAP for WordPress' messages.

For more features and installation instructions, please visit the official website.

Comparing to Alternatives

NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster is a plugin designed to automate social media posting, but it faces stiff competition from several other plugins offering similar functionality with varying degrees of reliability and support.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports multiple social networks including Twitter, Facebook, and VK.
Automates sharing of newly published posts to social media accounts.
Offers a pro version with additional features.
Has a large user base with over 600 ratings.
Integrates with various social media APIs for posting.

Weaknesses

Recent versions had multiple security vulnerabilities, though many are fixed in latest updates.
Reported issues with connectors to social networks not functioning properly.
Support responsiveness has been criticized as poor or non-existent.
User interface and documentation may be outdated or confusing.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a mixed rating distribution showing a significant number of 1-star reviews, user sentiment is divided. While half of the users rate it highly, many express frustration over functionality and support issues.

Positive highlights

"Very useful plugin. Automatically shares newly published posts to my social media accounts." - mshfyi
"Works fine for Twitter (X), Facebook and VK." - mshfyi
"Best plugin ever for social media automation." - mshfyi

Common complaints

Plugin connectors to social networks are broken and do not function.
Lack of support and unresponsiveness from the plugin author.
Premium version support tickets remain unanswered for weeks.
Plugin is no longer maintained or supported effectively.
Difficulties connecting to major social networks due to API restrictions.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities have been present in multiple versions.
Plugin functionality is unreliable for many users.
Support and updates are lacking, leading to user dissatisfaction.
Documentation and guides are outdated and incomplete.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a multi-network social media auto-poster and are comfortable troubleshooting or using the latest patched versions. Those who want a free plugin with a pro upgrade option for additional features may find it useful.

Not ideal for

Users who require reliable, fully supported social media integration or those concerned about security risks. Also not recommended for users who expect timely support or who are not comfortable managing potential plugin issues themselves.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows automatic sharing of newly published posts to multiple social media platforms with basic features.

Pro version

Premium features typically include support for additional social networks, advanced posting options, and priority support, although user reports indicate support responsiveness issues.

Final Verdict

NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster offers a comprehensive solution for automating social media posts across various platforms, with a sizable user base and a pro version for enhanced functionality. However, it suffers from significant drawbacks including past security vulnerabilities, unreliable functionality, and poor support responsiveness, which have led to mixed user experiences.

Potential users should weigh the benefits of its multi-network capabilities against the risks of security issues and lack of support. Alternatives may provide more reliable and secure options, especially for those requiring consistent performance and timely assistance.