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Simple Share Buttons Adder

By Simple Share

Marketing & Advertising / Social Media Marketing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Simple Share Buttons Adder Review - In-Depth Analysis

A simple plugin that adds share buttons to your posts and pages. Customize button styles and colors easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.08/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 627+ reviews)

Active Installations

40,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

4.5 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Simple Share Buttons Adder does exactly what it says – adds share buttons to all of your posts and pages, simply.

The new Modern Share Buttons tab are CSS-based settings which allow you more flexibility when it comes to customizing your Share Buttons, Icon and Icon Hover colors! You have the option to use our predefined CSS themes or your own custom CSS.

You can even upload and use your own custom images if you wish!

The Simple Share Buttons Adder utilizes features that, as a WordPress user, you will be familiar with. A self-explanatory administration screen will have you showing your Share Buttons on your posts and pages in no time!

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Share Buttons Adder is a straightforward social sharing plugin with several alternatives available that offer different features and designs.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and intuitive setup process
Lightweight design that doesn't slow down the site
Efficient sharing functionality covering main social networks
No complicated configurations required
Good user ratings indicating reliability

Weaknesses

Interface appears somewhat outdated
Lacks support for newer social networks like Mastodon
Performance issues reported by some users
Known security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent versions

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings, users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though a minority report significant issues.

Positive highlights

'A good plugin that gets the job done' - DragoWeb
'Simple and effective' - ericbrooksdotcom
'Nice widget, works fine' - katrinleppik

Common complaints

Causes server memory overload due to an infinite loop in some versions
Missing support for several social networks such as Mastodon
Needs better performance optimization
Warnings and errors reported in some cases

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities have been identified and fixed only in recent updates
Some users experience performance and stability issues
Limited social network options compared to competitors

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight social sharing plugin that is easy to set up and covers the main social networks without complicated features.

Not ideal for

Those needing support for newer or less common social networks like Mastodon, or users requiring a plugin with a modern interface and advanced performance optimizations.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers core social sharing features with a straightforward setup and essential social networks included.

Final Verdict

Simple Share Buttons Adder is a reliable and easy-to-use plugin favored for its simplicity and lightweight design, making it suitable for users who want basic social sharing functionality without complexity. Its high user rating reflects satisfaction with its core features and ease of use.

However, the plugin has faced security vulnerabilities in the past and lacks support for some newer social networks, which may limit its appeal for users seeking more advanced or comprehensive sharing options. Alternatives may offer more features or modern interfaces, but this plugin remains a solid choice for straightforward needs.

Other Notable Features

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

share buttons

social buttons

custom CSS

Screenshots

FAQ

Neither Copilot nor Gemini supports passing a prompt in the URL, so the plugin copies the prompt for you and opens a blank chat. Paste it in and send. The other AI buttons carry the prompt in the URL, so nothing is copied for those.

Please visit the WordPress Support Forum for any assistance you may need.