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Socialize

Easily add social sharing buttons to posts: float beside content or place in a call-to-action box below.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.8
Current version3.0.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.8
Minimum stackWP 5.6 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update25 May 20251y ago
Active installations200Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.3 / 5 from 6 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Socialize version 3.0.1 as active, updated 1y ago and tested up to WordPress 6.8.

Overview

About this plugin

Socialize makes it easy to add relevant social sharing buttons to your posts and pages without clutter or complexity.

You can add sharing buttons in two locations:

1. Above your post content, left, right, or center aligned (or floating on the left or right)

2. In a call-to-action (CTA) box below your content

Unlike many other plugins, Socialize provides a panel within the post editor for selecting which buttons appear per post. This helps you display only the most relevant sharing options to encourage engagement.

You can also display a customizable CTA box below the content. Use this space to ask readers to comment, share or take another action. You control the message and which buttons appear here, on a per-post basis.

All visual elements, including button layout, floating behavior, and CTA styles, can be modified in the plugin settings. Developers will also find useful actions and filters for extending functionality.

Features

  • Includes 6 core buttons: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, Pinterest, Pocket
  • Includes lightweight SVG-style alternatives for each service
  • Display sharing buttons above or below content
  • Supports floating button bar (left or right)
  • Buttons can be aligned left, right, or center above the content (non-floating)
  • Call-to-action section with editable text and layout
  • Custom post type support
  • Developer-friendly with actions and filters
  • Minimal footprint and modernized layout

Useful Links

For more information and additional resources, you can visit the following pages:

* Main Plugin Page

* API Page

, titles, images), I recommend using a dedicated OpenGraph plugin.

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • call to action
  • share buttons
  • social sharing
  • social svg
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.8

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.8.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.8
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.6 · PHP 7.4
Update activity25 May 20251y ago

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