# Sharing is Caring

> Sharing is Caring has 60+ active installs and 103 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sharing is Caring shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 15,633
- **Downloads (30 days):** 103 (+43.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.3
- **Last updated:** Mar 9, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** michaelbeacom (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/michaelbeacom/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sharing-is-caring/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [facebook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook/) | >100 | 386 |
| [google plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-plus/) | #7 | 42 |
| [like](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/like/) | #21 | 75 |
| [tweet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tweet/) | #15 | 75 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | #96 | 469 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| facebook | >100 | 4,455 |
| google plus | >100 | 2,847 |
| like | >100 | 10,000 |
| tweet | >100 | 694 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,809 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Meta for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-for-woocommerce/) | 400K+ | 2.1/5 (480) | Jul 23, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [Meta pixel for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/official-facebook-pixel/) | 400K+ | 2.7/5 (164) | Jul 27, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Nextend Social Login and Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextend-facebook-connect/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (446) | Jul 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-facebook-feed/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (1,509) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 5 | [Metricool – Social media and site statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metricool/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Aug 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Facebook Chat Plugin – Live Chat Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-messenger-customer-chat/) | 70K+ | 3.5/5 (302) | Jul 5, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Social Media Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-media-widget/) | 30K+ | 3.9/5 (84) | Jun 10, 2024 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [OG — Better Share on Social Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/og/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (216) | May 15, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-them-social/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (639) | Sep 5, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [Social Login, Social Sharing by miniOrange](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/miniorange-login-openid/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (356) | Sep 17, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sharing is Caring safe to use in 2026?
Sharing is Caring shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sharing is Caring?
Sharing is Caring is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,633 times since it launched in February 2012. It was downloaded 103 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sharing is Caring work with WordPress 7.1?
Sharing is Caring is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Sharing is Caring last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.3, was released on March 9, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Sharing is Caring?
Sharing is Caring is developed and maintained by michaelbeacom.

### What are the best alternatives to Sharing is Caring?
The most popular alternatives to Sharing is Caring are Meta for WooCommerce (400K+ installs), Meta pixel for WordPress (400K+ installs) and Nextend Social Login and Re… (200K+ installs).


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