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Astra Widgets vs Simple Share Sticky (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Astra Widgets

Astra Widgets

3.9(17)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Simple Share Sticky

Simple Share Sticky

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Simple Share Sticky

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Astra Widgets has a higher user rating (3.9/5 from 17 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Astra Widgets has accumulated 4.6M+ total downloads while Simple Share Sticky has 1.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Astra Widgets
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Simple Share StickyN/A
Total Reviews
17Astra Widgets
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Simple Share Sticky0
Active Installs
200K+Astra Widgets
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Simple Share Sticky10
Total Downloads
4.6M+Astra Widgets
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Simple Share Sticky1.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AAstra Widgets
Simple Share StickyN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoAstra Widgets
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Simple Share Sticky9 years ago
First Released
2018Astra Widgets
Simple Share Sticky2016
Age
8 yearsAstra Widgets
Simple Share Sticky10 years
WP Requires
4.7+Astra Widgets
Simple Share Sticky3.5+
PHP Requires
5.2+Astra Widgets
Simple Share Stickyfalse+
Business Model
FreeAstra Widgets
Simple Share StickyFree
Latest Version
1.2.17Astra Widgets
Simple Share Sticky0.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Astra Widgets

3.9/5(17 reviews)
5
59%
4
12%
3
6%
2
12%
1
12%

Simple Share Sticky

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Astra Widgets Reviews

by michelle126

hidden, buried, functions

Astra used to be number one but someone thought messing with it was a good idea. They’ve added a lot but it is too much, over the top, and many functions are difficult to located. I had such a hard ti

by Klaus Kullmann

geht so

Viel Zeug, das man nicht braucht. Inkompatibilitäten mit anderen Plugins.

by lucaslima28

É bom

A versão free é bem limitada, mas dá pra fazer algumas mudanças pontuais

Simple Share Sticky Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astra Widgets or Simple Share Sticky more popular?
Astra Widgets has 200K+ active installations while Simple Share Sticky has 10. Astra Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Astra Widgets or Simple Share Sticky?
Astra Widgets has a 3.9/5 rating from 17 reviews, while Simple Share Sticky has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Astra Widgets and Simple Share Sticky free?
Astra Widgets is free and Simple Share Sticky is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Astra Widgets or Simple Share Sticky?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Astra Widgets was last updated 1 week ago and Simple Share Sticky was last updated 9 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.