# G Social Buttons

> G Social Buttons has 10+ active installs and 88 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** G Social Buttons shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**G Social Buttons is a plug-in that allows you to add simple social media icons and increase the social media interaction of your website. There is also a mobile call pickup button.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,520
- **Downloads (30 days):** 88 (+51.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 26, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sinan Yorulmaz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sinanyorulmaz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/g-social-buttons/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buttons/) | #47 | 83 |
| [g social buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/g-social-buttons/) | #1 | 1 |
| [gsb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gsb/) | #1 | 1 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | >100 | 463 |
| [social buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-buttons/) | #26 | 41 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| buttons | >100 | 10,000 |
| g social buttons | #57 | 72 |
| gsb | #1 | 1 |
| social | >100 | 5,897 |
| social buttons | >100 | 3,510 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-edit/) | 40K+ | 4/5 (159) | Oct 15, 2018 | 43/100 |
| 2 | [Sticky Side Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sticky-side-buttons/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (40) | Jul 2, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Qty Increment Buttons for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qty-increment-buttons-for-woocommerce/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (319) | Aug 21, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Media Download](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-media-download/) | 9K+ | 4/5 (28) | Aug 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 5 | [PixCodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pixcodes/) | 8K+ | 4/5 (1) | Aug 13, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 6 | [Superb Social Media Share Buttons and Follow Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/superb-social-share-and-follow-buttons/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (11) | Jan 21, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 7 | [Lead Call Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lead-call-buttons/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (12) | Jan 5, 2021 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [Button Generator – Easily Create Custom Buttons with Icons and Analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/button-generation/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (18) | Sep 18, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Bootstrap Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bootstrap-shortcodes/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (23) | Mar 10, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 10 | [Floating Button – Easily Create Sticky, Fixed & Floating Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-button/) | 4K+ | 3/5 (15) | Aug 25, 2026 | 61/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is G Social Buttons free?
Yes. G Social Buttons is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is G Social Buttons safe to use in 2026?
G Social Buttons shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use G Social Buttons?
G Social Buttons is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,520 times since it launched in June 2019. It was downloaded 88 times in the last 30 days.

### Does G Social Buttons work with WordPress 7.1?
G Social Buttons is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does G Social Buttons need?
G Social Buttons requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was G Social Buttons last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on June 26, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes G Social Buttons?
G Social Buttons is developed and maintained by Sinan Yorulmaz.

### What are the best alternatives to G Social Buttons?
The most popular alternatives to G Social Buttons are WP Edit (40K+ installs), Sticky Side Buttons (10K+ installs) and Qty Increment Buttons for W… (9K+ installs).


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