# Sharekar : Social Media Share Button

> Sharekar has <10 active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sharekar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Sharekar is a light-weight social share plugin made with performance in mind.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,311
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+44.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 20, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 7.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** madhavsingh07 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/madhavsingh07/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sharekar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/share/) | >100 | 254 |
| [share icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/share-icons/) | #8 | 10 |
| [sharing buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sharing-buttons/) | #5 | 7 |
| [sharing icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sharing-icons/) | #2 | 2 |
| [web share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/web-share/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| share | >100 | 6,768 |
| share icons | >100 | 2,334 |
| sharing buttons | >100 | 2,050 |
| sharing icons | >100 | 1,150 |
| web share | >100 | 1,849 |

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

### Is Sharekar safe to use in 2026?
Sharekar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sharekar?
Sharekar is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,311 times since it launched in November 2022. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sharekar work with WordPress 7.1?
Sharekar 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 Sharekar need?
Sharekar requires PHP 7.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Sharekar last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on April 20, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Sharekar?
Sharekar is developed and maintained by madhavsingh07.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sharekar/ · Generated 2026-10-12 15:27 UTC by PageForge