# Social Media Social Share… vs Meta pixel for WordPress

> Social Media Social Share… vs Meta pixel for WordPress compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Meta pixel for WordPress comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 head-to-head checks against Social Media Social Share I….

**Meta pixel for WordPress comes out ahead, winning 6 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 and rating. Choose Meta pixel for WordPress if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Social Media Social Share Icon | Meta pixel for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ | 400K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 110 | 51.1K ✅ |
| Download trend | +64.2% ✅ | -38.2% |
| Rating | 4/5 ✅ | 2.7/5 |
| Reviews | 5 | 164 ✅ |
| Health score | 33/100 | 62/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 10 years ago | 2 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.7.38 | WP 7.0.7 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | May 2016 | Nov 2018 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Social Media Social Share I… or Meta pixel for WordPress?
Meta pixel for WordPress comes out ahead, winning 6 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 and rating. Choose Meta pixel for WordPress if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Social Media Social Share I… more popular than Meta pixel for WordPress?
Meta pixel for WordPress is the more popular of the two with 400K+ active installs, compared with 100+ for Social Media Social Share I….

### Can I use Social Media Social Share I… and Meta pixel for WordPress 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 Meta pixel for WordPress free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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