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Genesis Simple Share vs Genesis Shortcode Generator (2026)

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

Genesis Simple Share

Genesis Simple Share

4.4(33)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Genesis Shortcode Generator

Genesis Shortcode Generator

5(3)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Genesis Shortcode Generator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Genesis Simple Share leads in active installations (10K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Genesis Simple Share has accumulated 510K+ total downloads while Genesis Shortcode Generator has 8.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Genesis Simple Share
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Genesis Shortcode Generator5/5
Total Reviews
33Genesis Simple Share
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Genesis Shortcode Generator3
Active Installs
10K+Genesis Simple Share
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Genesis Shortcode Generator100
Total Downloads
510K+Genesis Simple Share
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Genesis Shortcode Generator8.6K+
Support Resolution
100%Genesis Simple Share
Genesis Shortcode GeneratorN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoGenesis Simple Share
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Genesis Shortcode Generator9 years ago
First Released
2015Genesis Simple Share
Genesis Shortcode Generator2014
Age
11 yearsGenesis Simple Share
Genesis Shortcode Generator12 years
WP Requires
3.7+Genesis Simple Share
Genesis Shortcode Generator3.5.1+
PHP Requires
false+Genesis Simple Share
Genesis Shortcode Generatorfalse+
Business Model
FreeGenesis Simple Share
Genesis Shortcode GeneratorFree
Latest Version
1.2.4Genesis Simple Share
Genesis Shortcode Generator2.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Genesis Simple Share

4.4/5(33 reviews)
5
70%
4
9%
3
15%
2
3%
1
3%

Genesis Shortcode Generator

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Genesis Simple Share Reviews

by Anonymous User 21067829

Good Sharing Plugin

Simple sharing plugin and easy to configure.

by yacosta42

Not great functionality

This plugin pulls my featured image, not my Pinterest image (which is coded for Pinterest). Also, there’s no option for email. Too bad, I was hoping it would have worked better.

by Ernesto

Cuestion

Does this plugin use javascript?

Genesis Shortcode Generator Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genesis Simple Share or Genesis Shortcode Generator more popular?
Genesis Simple Share has 10K+ active installations while Genesis Shortcode Generator has 100. Genesis Simple Share is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Genesis Simple Share or Genesis Shortcode Generator?
Genesis Simple Share has a 4.4/5 rating from 33 reviews, while Genesis Shortcode Generator has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Genesis Simple Share and Genesis Shortcode Generator free?
Genesis Simple Share is free and Genesis Shortcode Generator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Genesis Simple Share or Genesis Shortcode Generator?
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?
Genesis Simple Share was last updated 1 week ago and Genesis Shortcode Generator was last updated 9 years ago.

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