# Highlight and Share – Unobtrusive and Lightweight Content Sharing

> Highlight and Share has 700+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 29 reviews and 841 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 87/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Highlight and Share is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 87/100 on our health check.

**A lightweight social sharing plugin for showing social networks when users highlight text, share images, headlines, or use Click to Share.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 104,132
- **Downloads (30 days):** 841 (+152.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 29 reviews
- **Health score:** 87/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 6.1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** BerryPress (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/berrypress/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/highlight-and-share/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Highlight text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlight-text/) | #1 | 3 |
| [social networks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-networks/) | #3 | 22 |
| [social share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-share/) | #27 | 114 |
| [Social Share Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-share-buttons/) | #5 | 18 |
| [web share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/web-share/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight text | #4 | 2,088 |
| social networks | #77 | 1,596 |
| social share | #45 | 2,179 |
| Social Share Buttons | #39 | 1,648 |
| web share | #7 | 1,849 |

## Version adoption

- 6.0: 44.5%
- 6.1: 24.6%
- 5.1: 7.3%
- 5.0: 5.3%
- 5.3: 5.3%
- Other: 13%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Sticky Notice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sticky-notice/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 17, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 3 | [TweetEverything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tweeteverything/) | 10+ | — | Apr 30, 2014 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Highlight and Share safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Highlight and Share is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 87/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Highlight and Share?
Highlight and Share is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 104,132 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 841 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Highlight and Share work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Highlight and Share up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Highlight and Share need?
Highlight and Share requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Highlight and Share last updated?
The latest version, 6.1.0, was released on October 9, 2026 (3 days ago).

### Who makes Highlight and Share?
Highlight and Share is developed and maintained by BerryPress.

### What are the best alternatives to Highlight and Share?
The most popular alternatives to Highlight and Share are Sticky Notice (10+ installs) and TweetEverything (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/highlight-and-share/ · Generated 2026-10-12 16:17 UTC by PageForge