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Astra Widgets vs Social Media Share Buttons and Link… (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
View Astra Widgets
VS
Social Media Share Buttons and Link…

Social Media Share Buttons and Link…

5(1)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Social Media Share Buttons and Link…

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Social Media Share Buttons and Link… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Astra Widgets leads in active installations (200K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Astra Widgets has accumulated 4.6M+ total downloads while Social Media Share Buttons and Link… has 6.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Astra Widgets
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Social Media Share Buttons and Link…5/5
Total Reviews
17Astra Widgets
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Social Media Share Buttons and Link…1
Active Installs
200K+Astra Widgets
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Social Media Share Buttons and Link…40
Total Downloads
4.6M+Astra Widgets
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Social Media Share Buttons and Link…6.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AAstra Widgets
Social Media Share Buttons and Link…N/A
Last Updated
1 week agoAstra Widgets
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Social Media Share Buttons and Link…6 years ago
First Released
2018Astra Widgets
Social Media Share Buttons and Link…2020
Age
8 yearsAstra Widgets
Social Media Share Buttons and Link…6 years
WP Requires
4.7+Astra Widgets
Social Media Share Buttons and Link…3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.2+Astra Widgets
Social Media Share Buttons and Link…5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeAstra Widgets
Social Media Share Buttons and Link…Free
Latest Version
1.2.17Astra Widgets
Social Media Share Buttons and Link…1.0

Rating Breakdown

Astra Widgets

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

Social Media Share Buttons and Link…

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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

Social Media Share Buttons and Link… Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astra Widgets or Social Media Share Buttons and Link… more popular?
Astra Widgets has 200K+ active installations while Social Media Share Buttons and Link… has 40. Astra Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Astra Widgets or Social Media Share Buttons and Link…?
Astra Widgets has a 3.9/5 rating from 17 reviews, while Social Media Share Buttons and Link… has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Astra Widgets and Social Media Share Buttons and Link… free?
Astra Widgets is free and Social Media Share Buttons and Link… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Astra Widgets or Social Media Share Buttons and Link…?
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 Social Media Share Buttons and Link… was last updated 6 years ago.

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