SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button
Adds the Pinterest Save button to your images when visitors hover them, on the post types you choose.
Solid choice
SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| images | >100 |
| pin it | >100 |
| >100 | |
| save button | #93 |
| social sharing | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button
From the official readme · v2.1Description
SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button adds the official Pinterest Save button to the images on your site. The button appears when a visitor hovers an image, so your visitors can pin your pictures to their Pinterest boards.
Features
- Show the Save button when visitors hover an image
- Choose a round or a large button
- Choose the post types that show the button, for example only posts and not pages
- Turn the button off on the home page, archives, search results and profile pages
- Developers can use the smntcs_pinterest_save_button_display filter for full control
Installation
- Upload
smntcs-pinterest-save-buttonto the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress. - Go to
Appearance»Customize. - Activate the Pinterest Save Button.
- Adjust settings based on your needs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I show the button only on posts?
Yes. Go to Appearance, then Customize, then Pinterest Save Button. Untick the post types that should not show the button, and untick “Show on all other pages” to hide it on the home page, archives and similar pages.
Can I control where the button appears with code?
Yes. Return false from the smntcs_pinterest_save_button_display filter to hide the button: add_filter( 'smntcs_pinterest_save_button_display', function ( $display ) { return is_singular( 'post' ) ? $display : false; } );
Changelog
2.1 (2026.09.27)
- Remove duplicated FAQ entries from the readme
2.0 (2026.09.26)
- Test up to WordPress 7.1
- Update development dependencies and GitHub Actions
- Choose the post types that show the Save button
- Choose whether the button shows on the home page, archives and other pages
- Add the smntcs_pinterest_save_button_display filter
- Add a settings link to the plugins page
- Load the Pinterest script over HTTPS
1.9 (2026.08.14)
- Test up to WordPress 7.0
1.8 (2025.03.23)
- Test up to WordPress 6.8
1.7 (2023.12.24)
- Test up to WordPress 6.4
1.6 (2022.12.03)
- Test up to WordPress 6.1
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FAQ
SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button free?
Yes. SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button safe to use in 2026?
SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button?
SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,085 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 206 times in the last 30 days.
Does SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7 or newer.
What PHP version does SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button need?
SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button last updated?
The latest version, 2.1, was released on September 27, 2026 (3 days ago).
Who makes SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button?
SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button is developed and maintained by Niels Lange.
What are the best alternatives to SMNTCS Pinterest Save Button?
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