# Nextend Social Login and… vs Social Share Buttons

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

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

| | Nextend Social Login and Register | Social Share Buttons |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 200K+ ✅ | 50+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 36.5K ✅ | 82 |
| Download trend | -32% | +82.2% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 3/5 |
| Reviews | 446 ✅ | 2 |
| Health score | 87/100 ✅ | 26/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 8 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.6 ✅ | WP 5.0.29 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Sep 2012 | Jun 2016 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Nextend Social Login and Re… more popular than Social Share Buttons?
Nextend Social Login and Re… is the more popular of the two with 200K+ active installs, compared with 50+ for Social Share Buttons.

### Can I use Nextend Social Login and Re… and Social Share Buttons together?
Both plugins cover facebook and twitter, 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 Nextend Social Login and Re… and 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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