Share on Mastodon
Automatically share WordPress posts on Mastodon.
Use with caution
Share on Mastodon works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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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 Mastodon stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| adopt-me | #2 |
| fediverse | #10 |
| mastodon | #5 |
| POSSE | #3 |
| syndication | #12 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 10 reviews
About Share on Mastodon
From the official readme · v0.20.1Description
Automatically share WordPress posts on Mastodon.
You choose which post types are shared, and sharing can still be disabled on a per-post basis.
Supports WordPress’ new block editor, image uploads and alt text, “template tags,” and comes with a number of filter hooks for developers.
More details can be found on this plugin’s web page.
Credit
Share icon by Heroicons, licensed under the terms of the MIT License. Elephant illustration sourced from Mastodon’s Press Kit.
Installation
Within WordPress’ admin interface, visit Plugins > Add New and search for “share on mastodon” to locate the plugin. (Alternatively, upload this plugin’s ZIP file via the “Upload Plugin” button.)
After activation, head over to Settings > Share on Mastodon to authorize WordPress to post to your Mastodon account.
More detailed instructions can be found on this plugin’s web page.
Changelog
0.20.1
Fix post screen %category% template tag.
0.20.0
Support for PKCE.
0.19.4
Added the %category% “template tag” to share a post’s first category as a hashtag.
0.19.3
Improved detection of “in-post images.”
0.19.2
Address potential conflict with other plugins’ (or core WordPress’) classic meta boxes. Prevent double ellipses in autogenerated excerpts.
0.19.1
Auto-disable share toggle (“block editor”) for older posts. Fix default “share” value. Provide fallback when mime_content_type() is undefined.
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FAQ
Share on Mastodon: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Share on Mastodon free?
Yes. Share on Mastodon is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Share on Mastodon safe to use in 2026?
Share on Mastodon works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Share on Mastodon?
Share on Mastodon is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 31,783 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 373 times in the last 30 days.
Does Share on Mastodon work with WordPress 7.1?
Share on Mastodon is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Share on Mastodon need?
Share on Mastodon requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Share on Mastodon last updated?
The latest version, 0.20.1, was released on January 31, 2026 (8 months ago).
Who makes Share on Mastodon?
Share on Mastodon is developed and maintained by Jan Boddez.
What are the best alternatives to Share on Mastodon?
The most popular alternatives to Share on Mastodon are WP REST Yoast Meta (1K+ installs), Custom Query Blocks (700+ installs) and WP Plugin Info Card (400+ installs).
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