Share on Diaspora
This plugin adds a "Share on D*" button at the bottom of your posts.
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Share on Diaspora shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Share on Diaspora stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| button | >100 |
| Diaspora | #13 |
| share | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Share on Diaspora
From the official readme · v0.7.9Description
This plugin adds a “Share on Diaspora” button at the bottom of your posts. Unlike other similar buttons,
this one is not tied to one single pod. Instead it allows the users to select their favorite pod from the list,
or type it directly. The button is highly customizable, allowing blog admins to set the color, size and shape in
accordance with the overall look and feel of their blogs.
i18n
There is an ongoing effort to translate the plugin into other languages.
So far, the following translations are available:
- French — contributed by Stef20 from stef20.info/blog and Se7h
- German — contributed by Georg Krause mail@georg-krause.net and JanRei
- Indonesian — cotribuited by https://www.chameleonjohn.com
- Italian — contributed by Sandro kensan kensan@kensan.it from www.kensan.it
- Japanese
- Portuguese (Brazil) — contributed by Vostok info@diaspbr.org
- Romanian
- Russian
- Serbo-Croatian — contributed by Borisa Djuraskovic from Webhostinghub.com
- Spanish — contributed by Andrew Kurtis from Webhostinghub.com and David Charte
Please note, that some translations might be incomplete and lack latest changes.
Installation
- Unpack
share-on-diaspora.zipand upload its contents to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Enjoy
Frequently asked questions
Is it another button linked to JoinDiaspora?
No. Users can reshare to any Diaspora pod: select from the list or type their own.
I want to report a bug, request a feature or contribute code. What shall I do?
Bug reports, feature requests and real code are always welcome. Check out https://github.com/ciubotaru/share-on-diaspora or drop a line to “vitalie at ciubotaru dot tokyo”.
Does your plugin collect private information about blog visitors?
No.
The button color scheme does not fit into my blog theme. Can I change it?
Yes. In the plugin settings panel, go to ‘Color profiles’ tab and select a preset profile that fits your blog theme. For fine-tuning, go to ‘Button options’ tab (default) and tweak the colors, size and shape of your button. Don’t forget to press ‘Update’ after you are done.
I want to use my own image. Is it possible?
Yes. In the plugin settings panel, go to ‘Custom image’ tab and upload your image or insert the URL of an existing image (e.g. from your Media gallery). After you are done, press ‘Update’.
I want to change the list of displayed pods. Is it possible?
Yes. You can do this on the ‘Pod list options’ tab in the settings panel. To get (or update) the list of all active pods, press the ‘Retrieve’ button. To add a pod from the list, select it with up/down keys in the ‘Add a pod’ textbox and press ‘Add’. To add a custom pod, type it in the textbox and press ‘Add’. After you’ve added all pods that you want to see in the dialog, press ‘Update’.
Can I get the latest list of active pods?
Yes. You can manually retrieve a fresh list of active pods on the ‘Pod list options’ tab of the settings panel. Press the ‘Retrive’ button to download the list, then press ‘Update’ to save changes. Now the list of active pods is available in the ‘Add a pod’ textbox. Use up/down keys to navigate the list. Alternatively, you can install an auxiliary plugin called Diaspora Podlist Updater that automatically retrieves a fresh list of active pods.
Changelog
Version 0.3.3 introduces new ways to customize you share button. The default values for these options may not match your preferences, so please make sure to check the "Share on D*" settings page and tweak them to your liking.
0.7.9
- Bug-fix: a missing ‘static’ qualifier
0.7.8
- Bug-fix: class function and class property visibility
0.7.7
- Bug-fix: removed static functions
0.7.6
- Bug-fix: a missing $ sign
0.7.5
- Bug-fix: some more compatibility issues with WP versions >= 5.0
0.7.4
- Bug-fix: compatibility with WP versions >= 5.0
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FAQ
Share on Diaspora: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Share on Diaspora free?
Yes. Share on Diaspora is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Share on Diaspora safe to use in 2026?
Share on Diaspora shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Share on Diaspora?
Share on Diaspora is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,421 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.
Does Share on Diaspora work with WordPress 7.1?
Share on Diaspora is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Share on Diaspora last updated?
The latest version, 0.7.9, was released on April 25, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Share on Diaspora?
Share on Diaspora is developed and maintained by Vitalie Ciubotaru.
What are the best alternatives to Share on Diaspora?
The most popular alternatives to Share on Diaspora are AddQuicktag (100K+ installs), WP Edit (40K+ installs) and Forget About Shortcode Butt… (20K+ installs).
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