# WSS: Widget Social Share

> WSS: Widget Social Share has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WSS: Widget Social Share shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**With this plugin you can link your website with social pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,886
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+25.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 7, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** brahmbhattsnehal (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/snehaladdweb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/widget-social-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 | 463 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,309 |
| [widget social share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-social-share/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| share | >100 | 6,582 |
| social | >100 | 5,849 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget social share | >100 | 977 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 | 86/100 |
| 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) | Aug 20, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Genesis Simple Share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-simple-share/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (33) | Sep 17, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-social-media-plus/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (1,911) | Sep 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 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 WSS: Widget Social Share free?
Yes. WSS: Widget Social Share is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WSS: Widget Social Share safe to use in 2026?
WSS: Widget Social Share shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WSS: Widget Social Share?
WSS: Widget Social Share is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,886 times since it launched in August 2016. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WSS: Widget Social Share work with WordPress 7.1?
WSS: Widget Social Share is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WSS: Widget Social Share last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 7, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes WSS: Widget Social Share?
WSS: Widget Social Share is developed and maintained by brahmbhattsnehal.

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


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