# Social Media Social Share Icon

> Social Media Social Share Icon has 100+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 5 reviews and 106 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Social Media Social Share Icon shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 32,930
- **Downloads (30 days):** 106 (+53.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 21, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SuperHero Plugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/superheroplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/add-social-share/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [facebook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook/) | #78 | 386 |
| [google plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-plus/) | #4 | 42 |
| [LinkedIn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/linkedin/) | #18 | 73 |
| [Pinterest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pinterest/) | #20 | 80 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | #58 | 469 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| facebook | >100 | 4,455 |
| google plus | >100 | 2,847 |
| LinkedIn | >100 | 1,474 |
| Pinterest | >100 | 1,027 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,809 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Meta for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-for-woocommerce/) | 400K+ | 2.1/5 (480) | Jul 23, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [Meta pixel for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/official-facebook-pixel/) | 400K+ | 2.7/5 (164) | Jul 27, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Nextend Social Login and Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextend-facebook-connect/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (446) | Jul 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-facebook-feed/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (1,509) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 5 | [Metricool – Social media and site statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metricool/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Aug 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Facebook Chat Plugin – Live Chat Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-messenger-customer-chat/) | 70K+ | 3.5/5 (302) | Jul 5, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Social Media Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-media-widget/) | 30K+ | 3.9/5 (84) | Jun 10, 2024 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [OG — Better Share on Social Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/og/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (216) | May 15, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-them-social/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (639) | Sep 5, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [Social Login, Social Sharing by miniOrange](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/miniorange-login-openid/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (356) | Sep 17, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Social Media Social Share Icon free?
Yes. Social Media Social Share Icon is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Social Media Social Share Icon safe to use in 2026?
Social Media Social Share Icon shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Social Media Social Share Icon?
Social Media Social Share Icon is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 32,930 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 106 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Social Media Social Share Icon work with WordPress 7.1?
Social Media Social Share Icon is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Social Media Social Share Icon last updated?
The latest version, 3.0, was released on August 21, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Social Media Social Share Icon?
Social Media Social Share Icon is developed and maintained by SuperHero Plugins.

### What are the best alternatives to Social Media Social Share Icon?
The most popular alternatives to Social Media Social Share Icon are Meta for WooCommerce (400K+ installs), Meta pixel for WordPress (400K+ installs) and Nextend Social Login and Re… (200K+ installs).


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