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Social Media Auto Publish

By f1logic

Marketing & Advertising / Email Marketing & Campaigns

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Social Media Auto Publish Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically publish posts to social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, LinkedIn, Threads, and Telegram.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.68/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 345+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

Update Frequency

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

Social Media Auto Publish allows you to automatically publish posts from your blog to various social media platforms.

It supports Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, LinkedIn, Threads, and Telegram, enabling you to share your content effortlessly.

With customizable message formats and filtering options based on categories and custom post types, this plugin enhances your social media presence.

Comparing to Alternatives

Social Media Auto Publish is a popular plugin for automating social media posts, with several alternatives available that offer similar functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with majority 5-star reviews indicating strong user satisfaction
Clean and intuitive interface praised for ease of use
Well-documented setup process including third-party integrations
Automates sharing posts to multiple popular social media platforms
Free version offers substantial functionality without mandatory payment

Weaknesses

Some users report installation and deletion issues
Confusing connection process to social media accounts for some users
Inconsistent messaging about pricing and trial periods
Known medium severity security vulnerability fixed in recent update

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 345 users, most feedback is positive, highlighting ease of use and effective automation. However, a small portion of users report technical difficulties and confusing instructions.

Positive highlights

"Good to share post automatically to hot social media. Even the initially setting consume time if you use your own app, but the setting is once in on social media. Then that’s all. Good to use." – jakiesun
"I have been using this plugin as long as I can remember and I use it on all my sites because its ease of use. Interface is clean, intuitive, and easy to use." – bgillingham
"Ok Plugin, it just work." – medijaportal
"Ottimo plugin." – apanseo
"Well, it’s not exactly “free”…." – Khampol

Common complaints

Plugin wouldn’t install and then wouldn’t delete from the plugin list
Confusing and poor explanation about how to connect social media accounts
Inconsistent information regarding free usage versus trial and pricing

Weaknesses

Medium severity reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability fixed in version 3.6.6
Some users experience installation and removal issues
Confusing user interface for connecting accounts

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, free solution to automatically publish posts to multiple social media platforms with a clean interface and good documentation.

Not ideal for

Users who require guaranteed smooth installation and removal processes or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities might want to consider alternatives or ensure they use the latest plugin version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides core functionality for automatic social media publishing without requiring payment, suitable for most users.

Final Verdict

Social Media Auto Publish is a highly rated plugin that offers effective automation for sharing posts across social media platforms with a user-friendly interface and solid documentation. Its free version provides substantial value for users seeking basic to intermediate social media automation without additional costs.

However, some users report installation and connection challenges, and there was a medium severity security vulnerability fixed recently. Prospective users should ensure they use the latest version and be prepared for a potentially confusing setup process. Alternatives exist for those needing more robust support or advanced features.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Social Media Auto Publish plugin.

Social media publishing

Post to Facebook

Post to Twitter

Post to LinkedIn

Automatic posting

Screenshots

FAQ

Please check the wordpress version you are using. Make sure it meets the minimum version recommended by us. Make sure all files of the social media auto publish plugin are uploaded to the folder wp-content/plugins/