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Astra Widgets vs Social Media Widget (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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Social Media Widget

Social Media Widget

3.9(84)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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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 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Astra Widgets has accumulated 4.6M+ total downloads while Social Media Widget has 2.2M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Astra Widgets
Social Media Widget3.9/5
Total Reviews
17Astra Widgets
►
Social Media Widget84
Active Installs
200K+Astra Widgets
◄
Social Media Widget30K+
Total Downloads
4.6M+Astra Widgets
◄
Social Media Widget2.2M+
Support Resolution
N/AAstra Widgets
Social Media WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoAstra Widgets
◄
Social Media Widget1 year ago
First Released
2018Astra Widgets
Social Media Widget2010
Age
8 yearsAstra Widgets
Social Media Widget16 years
WP Requires
4.7+Astra Widgets
Social Media Widget2.9.2+
PHP Requires
5.2+Astra Widgets
Social Media Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeAstra Widgets
Social Media WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.2.17Astra Widgets
Social Media Widget4.0.9

Rating Breakdown

Astra Widgets

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

Social Media Widget

3.9/5(84 reviews)
5
65%
4
6%
3
5%
2
1%
1
23%

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 Widget Reviews

by Anonymous User 7343156

Looks outdated

Very outdated style, it doesn’t look good.

by perdage

i miss discord icon

I want the discord icon in my Social Media Widget This topic was modified 5 years, 12 months ago by perdage.

by Laura Byrne

Really Like this Plugin

Easy to use. I like the flexibility of listing the services in whatever order I want. I also like that I can customize for a service that is not listed. Only thing I don’t like is the out-of-the box-I

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astra Widgets or Social Media Widget more popular?
Astra Widgets has 200K+ active installations while Social Media Widget has 30K+. Astra Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Astra Widgets or Social Media Widget?
Astra Widgets has a 3.9/5 rating from 17 reviews, while Social Media Widget has a 3.9/5 rating from 84 reviews.
Are Astra Widgets and Social Media Widget free?
Astra Widgets is free and Social Media Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Astra Widgets or Social Media Widget?
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 Widget was last updated 1 year ago.

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