# Native Social Share

> Native Social Share has <10 active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Native Social Share shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Native Social Share adds a clean and simple share button to your posts — powered by the browser’s native Web Share API with graceful fallbacks for Twitter (X), Facebook, and LinkedIn.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 376
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+112% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 27, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** M Khoirul Huda (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mkhuda/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/native-social-share/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [lightweight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lightweight/) | #39 | 57 |
| [native share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/native-share/) | #1 | 1 |
| [share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/share/) | >100 | 254 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | >100 | 462 |
| [web share api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/web-share-api/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| lightweight | >100 | 8,991 |
| native share | >100 | 1,419 |
| share | >100 | 7,083 |
| social | >100 | 6,027 |
| web share api | >100 | 1,328 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Fast Smooth Scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fast-smooth-scroll/) | 800+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 15, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Lexiata XSlider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lexiata-xslider/) | 600+ | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [Analytics Head](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/analytics-head/) | 600+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 28, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [FrontBlocks Site Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontblocks/) | 500+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [imageLightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imagelightbox/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 8, 2016 | 33/100 |
| 6 | [Anchor smooth scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anchor-smooth-scroll/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | May 31, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [Add infos to The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-infos-to-the-events-calendar/) | 90+ | — | Apr 2, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [atec Stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/atec-stats/) | 70+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 3, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 9 | [Debrandify · Remove or Replace WordPress Branding](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debrandify/) | 60+ | — | Apr 9, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [Snow Fall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snow-fall/) | 60+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 15, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Native Social Share safe to use in 2026?
Native Social Share shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Native Social Share?
Native Social Share is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 376 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Native Social Share work with WordPress 7.1?
Native Social Share is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Native Social Share need?
Native 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 Native Social Share last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on October 27, 2025 (12 months ago).

### Who makes Native Social Share?
Native Social Share is developed and maintained by M Khoirul Huda.

### What are the best alternatives to Native Social Share?
The most popular alternatives to Native Social Share are Fast Smooth Scroll (800+ installs), Lexiata XSlider (600+ installs) and Analytics Head (600+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/native-social-share/ · Generated 2026-10-20 22:03 UTC by PageForge