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KP Social Share

KP Social Share plugin adds beautiful social media sharing buttons to your WordPress site.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d47▲ +51.6% vs prev. 30d
Rating5/52 reviews
Health score31/100At risk
All-time downloads1KSince Jan 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.0PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d8▼ -46.7% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

KP Social Share shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in over a year
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

134Jul 15Aug 28Oct 12
Yesterday0
Daily average (1y)1
Peak day7Jan 29, 2026
Last 12 months375

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where KP Social Share stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
Share posts >100 4,493 Best Share posts plugins →
social icons >100 2,380 Best social icons plugins →
social media >100 2,999 Best social media plugins →
social sharing >100 1,427 Best social sharing plugins →

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews

  • 5★100.0%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★0.00%

About KP Social Share

From the official readme · v1.0

Description

KP Social Share is a user-friendly WordPress plugin that enables you to add social sharing buttons to your website effortlessly. With support for popular social networks including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp, your visitors can easily share your content across multiple platforms.

The plugin uses FontAwesome icons for a professional look and provides various customization options. Choose from different sizes (small, medium, large), customize the icon colors, and decide the order of the social network icons. You can also place the social share icons in multiple positions: below the post title, floating on the left side of the page, after the post content, or inside the featured image. For more control, use the shortcode [kp_social_share] to insert the social media icons anywhere on your site.

Features

  • Social Media Integration: Supports Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp.
  • FontAwesome Icons: Uses FontAwesome for high-quality, scalable icons.
  • Customization Options:
    • Change icon colors to match your site’s design.
    • Choose from three different icon sizes: small, medium, and large.
    • Rearrange the order of the social network icons.
  • Flexible Icon Positions:
    • Below the post title.
    • Floating on the left side of the page.
    • After the post content.
    • Inside the featured image.
  • Shortcode Support: Use [kp_social_share] to place the social sharing buttons anywhere on your site.
  • Lightweight and Fast: Minimal impact on site performance.
  • Compatible with All Themes: Works seamlessly with any WordPress theme.

Installation

Installation from within WordPress

  1. Visit Plugins > Add New.
  2. Search for KP Social Share.
  3. Install and activate the KP Social Share plugin.
  4. Go to the ‘Social Share’ settings page to configure the post types, social media, and other settings.

Manual installation

  1. Upload the entire kp-social-share folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Visit Plugins.
  3. Activate the KP Social Share plugin.
  4. Go to the ‘Social Share’ settings page to configure the post types, social media, and other settings.

Frequently asked questions

How do I change the icon colors?

Go to Social Share > Customize, and you will find the option to customize the icon colors.

Can I change the size of the icons?

Yes, you can choose from small, medium, and large sizes in the settings.

How do I add the social sharing buttons to a specific page?

You can use the shortcode [kp_social_share] to insert the social sharing buttons on any page or post.

Can I customize the order of the social networks?

Yes, in the settings, you can rearrange the order of the icons by dragging and dropping them.

Is the plugin compatible with all WordPress themes?

Yes, KP Social Share is designed to work with any WordPress theme.

How do I position the icons on my site?

You can choose to display the icons below the post title, floating on the left, after the post content, or inside the featured image.

Changelog

Initial release. No upgrade required.

Version 1.0 – 2024-12-16

  • Initial release.
  • Added support for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp.
  • FontAwesome integration for icon display.
  • Customizable icon sizes and colors.
  • Multiple icon positions: below the post title, floating on the left, after post content, inside the featured image.
  • Shortcode support for manual placement.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Social icons below the post title.
Social icons below the post title.
Floating social icons on the left side of the page.
Floating social icons on the left side of the page.
Social icons after the post content.
Social icons after the post content.
Social icons inside the featured image.
Social icons inside the featured image.
Plugin settings page with customization options.
Plugin settings page with customization options.

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Best KP Social Share alternatives

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Alternatives
Rank Plugin Active installs Rating Updated Health
1 ShareWave ShareWave Lightweight social sharing buttons for WordPress. Beautiful, fast, and fully customizable -… by Mokhtar Bensaid 10+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 5 months ago 51
2 Postsquirrel Postsquirrel Allows you to share post to multiple connected social networks by Postsquirrel <10 ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 6 years ago 21

FAQ

KP Social Share: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026

Is KP Social Share free?

Yes. KP Social Share is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is KP Social Share safe to use in 2026?

KP Social Share shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

How many websites use KP Social Share?

KP Social Share is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,027 times since it launched in January 2025. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

Does KP Social Share work with WordPress 7.1?

KP Social Share is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does KP Social Share need?

KP Social Share requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was KP Social Share last updated?

The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 6, 2025 (2 years ago).

Who makes KP Social Share?

KP Social Share is developed and maintained by Kalpesh Prajapati.

What are the best alternatives to KP Social Share?

The most popular alternatives to KP Social Share are ShareWave (10+ installs) and Postsquirrel (<10 installs).

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