Head-to-head · October 2026
Jumbo Share vs News
News comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Jumbo Share.
Jumbo Share
This social share bar mimics mashable.com social share bar. It’s collapsible and contains big Ajax powered…
News
Features of News Widget: User friendly and easy to use. Tested with other popular plugins. Ability to set…
| Metric | Jumbo Share | News |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 100+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 46 | 199 |
| Download trend | +4.5% | +11.8% |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 3 |
| Health score | 23/100 | 32/100 |
| Last updated | 11 years ago | 4 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.3.34 | WP 6.0.17 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Dec 2015 | Sep 2014 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Jumbo ShareNews
Choose Jumbo Share if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.3 (latest is 7.1)
Choose News if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: mashable
FAQ
Jumbo Share vs News: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026
Which is better, Jumbo Share or News?
News comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Jumbo Share. Choose News if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is Jumbo Share more popular than News?
News is the more popular of the two with 100+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Jumbo Share.
Can I use Jumbo Share and News together?
Both plugins cover mashable, 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 Jumbo Share and News 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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