# ShareWave

> ShareWave has 10+ active installs and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** ShareWave works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Lightweight social sharing buttons for WordPress. Beautiful, fast, and fully customizable - no external scripts, no trackers.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 800
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (-21.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.2.0
- **Last updated:** May 26, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mokhtar Bensaid (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mokhtarbsaid/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sharek-me/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/share/) | #98 | 254 |
| [Share posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/share-posts/) | #1 | 3 |
| [sharing buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sharing-buttons/) | #3 | 7 |
| [social media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-media/) | >100 | 349 |
| [social share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-share/) | #56 | 114 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| share | >100 | 6,768 |
| Share posts | >100 | 4,489 |
| sharing buttons | >100 | 2,054 |
| social media | >100 | 2,994 |
| social share | >100 | 2,179 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AddToAny Share Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-to-any/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (1,114) | May 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Social Media Share Buttons & Social Sharing Icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-social-media-icons/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (5,333) | Sep 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Ocean Social Sharing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ocean-social-sharing/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (11) | Aug 18, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 4 | [Buttonizer – Social Media Share Buttons, Social Icons, & Social Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-pagelike-widget/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (396) | Aug 13, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Share Buttons Adder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-share-buttons-adder/) | 40K+ | 4.3/5 (627) | Oct 9, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Genesis Simple Share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-simple-share/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (33) | Sep 17, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-social-media-plus/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (1,911) | Oct 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Meks Easy Social Share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-easy-social-share/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 29, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [WP Socializer – Simple & Easy Social Media Share Icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-socializer/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (128) | Sep 24, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 10 | [SNS Count Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sns-count-cache/) | 7K+ | 4/5 (4) | Jun 6, 2019 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is ShareWave safe to use in 2026?
ShareWave works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ShareWave?
ShareWave is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 800 times since it launched in February 2025. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ShareWave work with WordPress 7.1?
ShareWave is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ShareWave need?
ShareWave requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ShareWave last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.0, was released on May 26, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes ShareWave?
ShareWave is developed and maintained by Mokhtar Bensaid.

### What are the best alternatives to ShareWave?
The most popular alternatives to ShareWave are AddToAny Share Buttons (300K+ installs), Social Media Share Buttons… (100K+ installs) and Ocean Social Sharing (60K+ installs).


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