# ShareWave vs Social Media Share Button…

> ShareWave vs Social Media Share Button… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Social Media Share Buttons… comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against ShareWave.

**Social Media Share Buttons… comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against ShareWave.** Choose ShareWave if you care most about download trend. Choose Social Media Share Buttons… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | ShareWave | Social Media Share Buttons & Social Sharing Icons |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 59 | 83.6K ✅ |
| Download trend | -19.2% ✅ | -38.2% |
| Rating | — | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 5,333 ✅ |
| Health score | 51/100 | 84/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 5 months ago | 4 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 | WP 7.0.7 |
| Support resolved | — | 60% |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2014 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, ShareWave or Social Media Share Buttons…?
Social Media Share Buttons… comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against ShareWave. Choose ShareWave if you care most about download trend. Choose Social Media Share Buttons… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is ShareWave more popular than Social Media Share Buttons…?
Social Media Share Buttons… is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for ShareWave.

### Can I use ShareWave and Social Media Share Buttons… together?
Both plugins cover share and social media, 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 ShareWave and Social Media 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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