# Simple Social Sharing by Kelp

> Simple Social Sharing by Kelp has <10 active installs and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Social Sharing by Kelp shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**A social sharing plugin that's accessible, performant, and looks good.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,454
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+25% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 24, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Stefen Phelps (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/stefenphelps/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-social-sharing-kelp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [sharing buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sharing-buttons/) | #5 | 7 |
| [sharing links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sharing-links/) | #2 | 2 |
| [social share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-share/) | >100 | 114 |
| [social sharing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-sharing/) | #84 | 93 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| sharing buttons | >100 | 2,059 |
| sharing links | >100 | 2,247 |
| social share | >100 | 2,183 |
| social sharing | >100 | 1,424 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Social Sharing Plugin – Social Warfare](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-warfare/) | 10K+ | 3.3/5 (186) | Mar 18, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 2 | [Scriptless Social Sharing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scriptless-social-sharing/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (69) | Oct 3, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [ShareWave](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sharek-me/) | 10+ | — | May 26, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Social Connect: Social Share/Follow By 7Span](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-share-by-7span/) | 10+ | — | Jan 5, 2026 | 38/100 |
| 6 | [Plain Social Sharing Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plain-social-sharing-buttons/) | <10 | — | Mar 1, 2019 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [Sharekar : Social Media Share Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sharekar/) | <10 | — | Apr 20, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Social Sharing by Kelp free?
Yes. Simple Social Sharing by Kelp is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Social Sharing by Kelp safe to use in 2026?
Simple Social Sharing by Kelp shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Social Sharing by Kelp?
Simple Social Sharing by Kelp is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,454 times since it launched in July 2018. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Social Sharing by Kelp work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Social Sharing by Kelp is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Simple Social Sharing by Kelp need?
Simple Social Sharing by Kelp requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Social Sharing by Kelp last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on July 24, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Social Sharing by Kelp?
Simple Social Sharing by Kelp is developed and maintained by Stefen Phelps.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Social Sharing by Kelp?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Social Sharing by Kelp are Social Sharing Plugin (10K+ installs), Scriptless Social Sharing (10K+ installs) and ShareWave (10+ installs).


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