# AddToAny Share Buttons vs VE Social Share Buttons

> AddToAny Share Buttons vs VE Social Share Buttons compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. AddToAny Share Buttons comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against VE Social Share Buttons.

**AddToAny Share Buttons comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against VE Social Share Buttons.** Choose AddToAny Share Buttons if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose VE Social Share Buttons if you care most about download trend.

| | AddToAny Share Buttons | VE Social Share Buttons |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 300K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 31.8K ✅ | 41 |
| Download trend | +8.1% | +41.4% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | — |
| Reviews | 1,114 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 81/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 5 months ago ✅ | 9 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 ✅ | WP 4.9.34 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | Mar 2007 | Dec 2016 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, AddToAny Share Buttons or VE Social Share Buttons?
AddToAny Share Buttons comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against VE Social Share Buttons. Choose AddToAny Share Buttons if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose VE Social Share Buttons if you care most about download trend.

### Is AddToAny Share Buttons more popular than VE Social Share Buttons?
AddToAny Share Buttons is the more popular of the two with 300K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for VE Social Share Buttons.

### Can I use AddToAny Share Buttons and VE Social Share Buttons together?
Both plugins cover share buttons, 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 AddToAny Share Buttons and VE Social Share Buttons 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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