# Simple Socnets

> Simple Socnets has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 71 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Socnets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin was built by the Maine WordPress Meetup group to make it really easy to add social network icons to your posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,334
- **Downloads (30 days):** 71 (+39.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 30, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sam Hotchkiss (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/samhotchkiss/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-socnets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [digg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/digg/) | #13 | 21 |
| [facebook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook/) | >100 | 388 |
| [LinkedIn](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/linkedin/) | #60 | 75 |
| [social networks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-networks/) | #16 | 22 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | >100 | 467 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| digg | #77 | 161 |
| facebook | >100 | 4,503 |
| LinkedIn | >100 | 1,503 |
| social networks | >100 | 1,587 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,831 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Social Media Icons Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-media-icons/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Tilt Social Share Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tilt-social-share-widget/) | 300+ | — | Jun 28, 2012 | 26/100 |
| 3 | [RSS Feed Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-feed-styles/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 18, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Social Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-buttons/) | 50+ | — | May 18, 2008 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [WP Frame Breaker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-frame-breaker/) | 30+ | — | Apr 13, 2009 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Socially Social Bookmaring Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/socially-social-bookmarking-widget/) | 10+ | — | Mar 3, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [DamnSexyBookmarks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/damnsexybookmarks/) | 10+ | — | Apr 24, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Social Media Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-media-manager/) | 10+ | — | Jun 28, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [jadedcoder Sticky Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jadedcoder-sticky-permalinks/) | 10+ | — | Aug 14, 2007 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Digg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/digg/) | 10+ | — | May 25, 2010 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Socnets safe to use in 2026?
Simple Socnets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Socnets?
Simple Socnets is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,334 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Socnets work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Socnets is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Socnets last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2.1, was released on June 30, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Socnets?
Simple Socnets is developed and maintained by Sam Hotchkiss.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Socnets?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Socnets are Social Media Icons Widget (1K+ installs), Tilt Social Share Widget (300+ installs) and RSS Feed Styles (100+ installs).


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