# Social Media User Detection

> Social Media User Detection has 20+ active installs and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Social Media User Detection shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Have you ever wondered what social networks your site visitors are using at the time they’re using your site? Social Media User Detection by Adapt Partners is the answer.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 5,741
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+41.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 24, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** croakingtoad (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/croakingtoad/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/social-network-user-detection/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [facebook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook/) | >100 | 386 |
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 601 |
| [google plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-plus/) | #15 | 42 |
| [social media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-media/) | >100 | 341 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | >100 | 469 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| facebook | >100 | 4,455 |
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| google plus | >100 | 2,847 |
| social media | >100 | 2,942 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,809 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 Social Media User Detection free?
Yes. Social Media User Detection is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Social Media User Detection safe to use in 2026?
Social Media User Detection shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Social Media User Detection?
Social Media User Detection is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,741 times since it launched in February 2012. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Social Media User Detection work with WordPress 7.1?
Social Media User Detection 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 Social Media User Detection last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on February 24, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Social Media User Detection?
Social Media User Detection is developed and maintained by croakingtoad.

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


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