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ShareThis Share Buttons

By ShareThis

Marketing & Advertising / Social Media Marketing

ShareThis Share Buttons Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enable one-click sharing across 40+ social channels with ShareThis Share Buttons. Customize button designs and placements for optimal visibility.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.63/10

User Rating

3.5/5 (based on 26+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Make it easy for your audience to share your content across 40+ of the most popular social channels including Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Pinterest.

The free plugin includes the following features: Configure your buttons to stay anchored on the sidebar as visitors scroll or inline near your headline or product on the page for ideal visibility. Customize the design including the alignment, size, and color to match your brand. Increase social shares with our responsive, lightweight code which loads asynchronously and won’t slow down your site.

Select your preferred language from over 15 options including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Dutch, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Page and post editor controls give you the power to enable or disable your buttons on specific posts and pages regardless of your default settings.

Start expanding the reach of your content organically and grow the audience of your WordPress website with the ShareThis Share Buttons plugin.

Comparing to Alternatives

ShareThis Share Buttons is a popular social sharing plugin with a straightforward setup, but it faces competition from various other plugins offering different features and user experiences.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to install and use with basic sharing options.
Supports multiple social networks for sharing.
Compatible with WordPress Multisite setups as reported by users.
Lightweight and does not heavily impact site speed.

Weaknesses

Some users report options not saving properly.
Occasional fatal errors after updates have been reported.
Lacks sharing options for newer platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Limited customization compared to some competitors.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both the plugin's ease of use and some technical issues encountered.

Positive highlights

"Best Social Share Plugin compared to others" - devshagor
"Excelente plugin" working well on Multisite - Carlos Peniche
"Seems everything is working as expect and working fine" - devshagor

Common complaints

Plugin options not saving properly.
Fatal errors after recent updates.
Some buttons do not display correctly.
Missing sharing options for Instagram and TikTok.

Weaknesses

Stability issues after updates causing errors.
Limited feature set compared to other plugins.
User interface could be improved for better option management.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple and lightweight social sharing plugin that covers the most common social networks and works well on WordPress Multisite installations.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced customization, frequent updates without bugs, or sharing options for newer social platforms like Instagram and TikTok may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic social sharing buttons for popular networks, easy integration, and compatibility with WordPress Multisite environments.

Final Verdict

ShareThis Share Buttons offers a straightforward and easy-to-use solution for adding social sharing buttons to WordPress sites, especially suitable for users who need basic functionality without complex customization.

However, users should be aware of some stability issues reported after updates and the lack of sharing options for newer social platforms, which may limit its appeal for those seeking a more robust or feature-rich plugin.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free ShareThis Share Buttons plugin.

Share Buttons

Social Sharing

ShareThis

Screenshots

FAQ

We cache your ShareThis platform button configurations (social networks, button size, labels etc.) to optimize their performance. Sometimes changes you make on the ShareThis platform take a couple minutes to update on your site. Also, if you activate a new button type from the settings page you may experience a similar lag.