# Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Widget

> Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Widget has 30+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Dynamic widget to insert classic social buttons and counters on your sidebar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 11,397
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+45.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 13, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** straps (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/straps/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/strx-simple-sharing-sidebar-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-plus/) | #12 | 42 |
| [google plus 1](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-plus-1/) | #1 | 1 |
| [gplus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gplus/) | #1 | 2 |
| [plus 1](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plus-1/) | #1 | 2 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 489 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google plus | >100 | 2,869 |
| google plus 1 | >100 | 1,421 |
| gplus | #12 | 15 |
| plus 1 | >100 | 2,973 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Google Plus Authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-plus-authorship/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (8) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [Jamie Social Icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jamie-social-icons/) | 200+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Apr 2, 2013 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [WP Google Authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-plus-author/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 8, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 4 | [Social Media Social Share Icon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-social-share/) | 100+ | 4/5 (5) | Aug 21, 2016 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Single Author G+ META](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/single-author-g-meta/) | 90+ | 4.5/5 (2) | May 21, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Rel Publisher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rel-publisher/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 30, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [Wp Fixed Social Profile Icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fixed-social-profile-icons/) | 60+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Nov 8, 2023 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Sharing is Caring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sharing-is-caring/) | 60+ | — | Mar 9, 2012 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [Social Share Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-share-floating-icons/) | 50+ | 3/5 (2) | Dec 9, 2018 | 26/100 |
| 10 | [Google+ Badge Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-badge-widget/) | 30+ | 1/5 (1) | Sep 19, 2012 | 19/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid… free?
Yes. Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid… safe to use in 2026?
Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid…?
Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid… is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,397 times since it launched in November 2010. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid… work with WordPress 7.1?
Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid… is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid… last updated?
The latest version, 2.1, was released on July 13, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid…?
Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid… is developed and maintained by straps.

### What are the best alternatives to Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid…?
The most popular alternatives to Strx Simple Sharing Sidebar Wid… are Google Plus Authorship (1K+ installs), Jamie Social Icons (200+ installs) and WP Google Authorship (200+ installs).


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