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Ocean Social Sharing

By oceanwp

Marketing & Advertising / Social Media Marketing

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

6.69/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 11+ reviews)

Active Installations

70,000+

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 that offers basic functionality compared to other more feature-rich options.

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Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Lightweight with minimal impact on site speed
Supports multiple social networks with visually appealing buttons

Weaknesses

Limited placement options for share buttons
Lacks advanced customization features
No updates to reflect recent social media branding changes
No support for UTM tracking or advanced analytics

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights ease of use but points out significant limitations and outdated elements.

Positive highlights

'Great' - jonse01
'Easy to use' - Jana Kleineberg
'Works well before content' - Aman Singh

Common complaints

Buttons do not display after content as expected
Outdated social media icons, e.g., old Twitter icon
Lack of flexibility in button placement
No support for UTM tracking or additional social networks like Flipboard

Weaknesses

Persistent bugs with button placement not resolved for years
No updates to keep up with social media platform changes
Limited customization options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills social sharing plugin that is easy to set up and works well for placing buttons before content.

Not ideal for

Users who need advanced customization, reliable button placement after content, updated social media icons, or integration with tracking tools.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic social sharing buttons with simple placement options and supports multiple social networks.

Final Verdict

Ocean Social Sharing offers a straightforward and easy-to-use solution for adding social share buttons, particularly effective when placed before content.

However, its lack of updates, limited customization, and unresolved issues with button placement reduce its suitability for users needing more flexibility or modern features.