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WPUpper Share Buttons

By Freitas Victor

Marketing & Advertising / Social Media Marketing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WPUpper Share Buttons Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add free social share buttons to your site. Share content on Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger, Twitter, Reddit, and more.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 196+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

4.33 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Add social share buttons to your website easily with WPUpper Share Buttons. This plugin allows you to share content on popular platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger, Twitter, and Reddit.

You can customize the placement of the buttons before or after the post content. It also creates a new table to store the sharing numbers for each post, allowing you to track engagement.

The plugin supports various networks including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, WhatsApp, and more. You can also hide or stylize specific buttons according to your preferences.

Comparing to Alternatives

WPUpper Share Buttons offers a highly functional and simple social sharing solution with several comparable plugins available for users seeking alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely functional and simple to use as noted by multiple users.
Lightweight and does exactly what is expected without unnecessary complexity.
Highly rated with a 4.9 out of 5 average from nearly 200 users.
Supports multiple languages and works well for e-commerce sites.
Positive user feedback highlights ease of setup and reliability.

Weaknesses

Lacks a 'copy link' button feature requested by some users.
Has had several medium and low severity security vulnerabilities in past versions, though fixed in recent updates.
No pro version available, limiting advanced feature options.
Some users may desire more customization options not currently offered.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.9 average rating from 196 reviews and 93.4% five-star ratings, users overwhelmingly appreciate the plugin's simplicity and functionality.

Positive highlights

'Maravilhoso, me serviu perfeitamente… Fez tudo o que eu imagina e muito mais, simples e extremamente funcional!' — mychelsilva
'Facil de usar' — crbarth
'Estoy implementadolo en mi ecomerce, y me parece fantastico 100% recomendable.' — adiazj
'Me gusta mucho. Es justo lo que buscaba. Recomendable!' — old1man
'Plugin funzionale e leggero' — dret42

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerabilities including cross-site request forgery and stored XSS, though fixed in recent versions.
No built-in 'copy link' button feature, which some users expect as standard.
No premium version to access advanced features or support.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, lightweight social sharing plugin that is easy to install and configure, especially for small to medium websites or e-commerce platforms.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced sharing features like a 'copy link' button or premium support options, or users concerned about past security issues despite recent fixes.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core social sharing functionalities with simple setup and reliable performance, suitable for most users.

Final Verdict

WPUpper Share Buttons stands out for its simplicity, high user satisfaction, and reliable core features, making it an excellent choice for users wanting an easy-to-use social sharing solution without extra complexity. Its free availability adds significant value for budget-conscious site owners.

However, the plugin has had several security vulnerabilities in the past, which have been addressed in recent updates, and it lacks some features like a 'copy link' button and a premium version for advanced needs. Users should weigh these factors when choosing this plugin over alternatives.