# Social Media Social Share… vs Smash Balloon Social Post…

> Social Media Social Share… vs Smash Balloon Social Post… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Smash Balloon Social Post F… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Social Media Social Share I….

**Smash Balloon Social Post F… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Social Media Social Share I….** Choose Social Media Social Share I… if you care most about download trend. Choose Smash Balloon Social Post F… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.

| | Social Media Social Share Icon | Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ | 200K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 106 | 198.7K ✅ |
| Download trend | +53.6% ✅ | -13.9% |
| Rating | 4/5 | 4.7/5 ✅ |
| Reviews | 5 | 1,509 ✅ |
| Health score | 33/100 | 95/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 10 years ago | 5 days ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.7.37 | WP 7.1.2 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 100% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | May 2016 | Jun 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Social Media Social Share I… or Smash Balloon Social Post F…?
Smash Balloon Social Post F… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Social Media Social Share I…. Choose Social Media Social Share I… if you care most about download trend. Choose Smash Balloon Social Post F… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.

### Is Social Media Social Share I… more popular than Smash Balloon Social Post F…?
Smash Balloon Social Post F… is the more popular of the two with 200K+ active installs, compared with 100+ for Social Media Social Share I….

### Can I use Social Media Social Share I… and Smash Balloon Social Post F… together?
Both plugins cover facebook, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Social Media Social Share I… and Smash Balloon Social Post F… free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/compare/add-social-share-vs-custom-facebook-feed/ · Generated 2026-10-05 10:45 UTC by PageForge