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Social Icons & Sharing Buttons by WPZOOM

By WPZOOM

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Social Icons & Sharing Buttons by WPZOOM Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add social media icons and sharing buttons to your website. Includes over 400 customizable icons and multiple button styles.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.13/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 144+ reviews)

Active Installations

90,000+

Update Frequency

Below 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

Social Icons & Sharing Buttons helps you to add social media icons and sharing buttons to your website. The plugin includes several icon sets, which gives you the possibility to use the widget for more than just linking to your social media profiles. You can use generic icons to add links to anything you want, and enable sharing buttons to let visitors share your content across social networks.

With the help of WPZOOM's excellent Social Icons Widget plugin, you can link to all your social network profiles and add sharing buttons in no time, letting your visitors easily get in touch with you on all social media channels and share your content.

This plugin features a Social Icons Block that supports SVG icons, customizable colors, and various icon styles. It also includes a Social Sharing Buttons Block with support for over 12 sharing platforms, allowing you to customize the appearance and functionality of the buttons.

Comparing to Alternatives

Social Icons & Sharing Buttons by WPZOOM is a popular plugin for adding social media icons and sharing buttons, with several alternatives available that offer similar functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extensive collection of social icons including rare ones like Wiki and Aparat.
Easy to use with quick setup and icon detection.
Highly rated by users for reliability and functionality.
Supports Persian webmasters with default icons for local platforms.
No paid version needed, fully functional free plugin.

Weaknesses

Some users report issues after updates affecting icon detection.
Requires multiple clicks to save links in some cases.
Has had security vulnerabilities in past versions, though fixed in updates.
No pro version with advanced features available.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 144 reviews, the plugin is overwhelmingly praised for its ease of use and extensive icon support, though a small minority report issues after updates.

Positive highlights

"Amazing. A god-send. You have every known social icon in the universe!" - cmeyers13
"Good plug-in, works nicely!" - Eelke
"The best plugin for adding social media icons in your WP site." - keshvarifar
"Useful plugin. Does what it says." - Raquel Alao
"Easy to use." - Pagecode

Common complaints

After recent updates, the plugin sometimes requires multiple clicks to save detected icons.

Weaknesses

Occasional bugs affecting icon detection and saving links.
Past security vulnerabilities that have since been patched.
No premium support or advanced features due to lack of pro version.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a comprehensive, easy-to-use social icons plugin with a wide range of supported platforms, including niche ones, and who prefer a free solution.

Not ideal for

Users who require advanced sharing features, premium support, or are concerned about past security issues might want to consider alternatives or wait for further updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes a broad selection of social icons, easy icon detection, and full functionality without any paid upgrades.

Final Verdict

Social Icons & Sharing Buttons by WPZOOM stands out for its extensive icon library and ease of use, making it a top choice for users wanting a free and reliable social icons plugin. Its high user ratings reflect satisfaction with its core features and functionality.

However, some users have experienced issues after updates, and the plugin has had security vulnerabilities in the past, though these have been addressed. Users needing advanced features or premium support may want to explore alternatives. Overall, it offers excellent value for those seeking a straightforward social icons solution.