# Universal Web Share

> Universal Web Share has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 274 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Universal Web Share shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Universal Web Share is designed to make sharing your WordPress content as easy and efficient as possible. Built with performance in mind, the plugin uses the native Web Share API, eliminating the need for third-party…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 6,052
- **Downloads (30 days):** 274 (+18.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 17, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Reggio Digital (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/reggiodigital/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/universal-web-share/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/share/) | >100 | 254 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | >100 | 462 |
| [social media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-media/) | >100 | 354 |
| [web share api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/web-share-api/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| share | >100 | 7,083 |
| social | >100 | 6,027 |
| social media | >100 | 3,044 |
| web share api | >100 | 1,328 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AddToAny Share Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-to-any/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (1,114) | May 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Social Media Share Buttons & Social Sharing Icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-social-media-icons/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (5,333) | Sep 18, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [Ocean Social Sharing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ocean-social-sharing/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (11) | Aug 18, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 4 | [Buttonizer – Social Media Share Buttons, Social Icons, & Social Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-pagelike-widget/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (396) | Aug 13, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Share Buttons Adder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-share-buttons-adder/) | 40K+ | 4.3/5 (627) | Oct 9, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Genesis Simple Share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-simple-share/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (33) | Sep 17, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-social-media-plus/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (1,911) | Oct 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Meks Easy Social Share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-easy-social-share/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jul 29, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [WP Socializer – Simple & Easy Social Media Share Icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-socializer/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (128) | Sep 24, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 10 | [SNS Count Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sns-count-cache/) | 7K+ | 4/5 (4) | Jun 6, 2019 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Web Share free?
Yes. Universal Web Share is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Universal Web Share safe to use in 2026?
Universal Web Share shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Universal Web Share?
Universal Web Share is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,052 times since it launched in February 2024. It was downloaded 274 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Universal Web Share work with WordPress 7.1?
Universal Web Share 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 Universal Web Share need?
Universal Web Share requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Universal Web Share last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 17, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Universal Web Share?
Universal Web Share is developed and maintained by Reggio Digital.

### What are the best alternatives to Universal Web Share?
The most popular alternatives to Universal Web Share are AddToAny Share Buttons (300K+ installs), Social Media Share Buttons… (100K+ installs) and Ocean Social Sharing (60K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/universal-web-share/ · Generated 2026-10-20 21:03 UTC by PageForge