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Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons

By Inisev

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Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add social share icons and buttons to your website easily. Customize placement and design styles to fit your needs.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.03/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 1911+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.2 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Add social share icons on your website with just a few clicks.

Try it out on your free dummy site. The plugin can be customized to suit any need and is free. It also has been translated into various languages.

Feature list includes numerous social share platforms, many placement options, and the possibility to give several actions to one social share button. You can choose from 16 design styles for your social share buttons, and enjoy animated buttons with various effects.

Compatible with Gutenberg editor, the plugin allows for share counts and rearranging the order of social share icons. For GDPR compliance, please have a look at our Social Media GDPR Compliance page.

The free plugin already provides tons of options for social sharing. In our Premium Plugin, even more features are available, such as more social share buttons and themed design styles.

Comparing to Alternatives

Ultimate Social Media Plus is a popular choice for adding social share buttons, offering both free and premium features. Compared to other plugins in its category, it balances functionality with ease of use.

Top alternatives

Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons

Strengths

Offers a robust free version with essential social sharing features
Includes a pro version with advanced customization options
Supports multiple social media platforms
Easy to integrate with WordPress sites

Weaknesses

User interface can be cluttered with popups and notifications
Some users report intrusive promotional messages
Occasional issues with unwanted elements appearing on the site
Mixed reviews on plugin ethics and practices

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback reveals a mix of appreciation for the plugin's functionality and frustration with its user experience and promotional tactics.

Positive highlights

'Excellent, simple and very useful' - kreeden
'The free version is great!' - kreeden
'Simple and easy to use, great work guys' - abhinag739
'Per ora fa quello che deve senza cerare problemi.' (Works as expected so far) - euroinvest

Common complaints

Intrusive popups and donation requests
Unwanted social buttons box appearing persistently
Poorly translated notifications
Concerns about unethical practices and spam behavior

Weaknesses

User interface can be overwhelming with frequent popups
Some users find email notifications and prompts annoying
Reports of the plugin adding unwanted elements to the site
Mixed opinions on the plugin's ethical standards

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward social sharing plugin with a solid free version and optional premium features for enhanced customization.

Not ideal for

Those who prefer a minimalistic interface without frequent promotional popups or who are concerned about intrusive notifications and ethical considerations.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential social sharing buttons that are easy to set up and cover major social networks, suitable for most basic needs.

Pro version

The premium upgrade offers additional customization options, more social networks, advanced styling, and removal of promotional messages.

Final Verdict

Ultimate Social Media Plus is a feature-rich plugin that caters well to users needing comprehensive social sharing tools with both free and paid options.

However, its user experience is marred by intrusive popups and some ethical concerns, which may deter users seeking a cleaner, more straightforward solution.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons plugin.

Social share icons

Social share buttons

Social media sharing

Screenshots

FAQ

We will try to keep this FAQ section up-to-date, but please note that the latest version of the FAQ might be only available at http://ultimatelysocial.com/faq