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Shariff Wrapper vs Simple Social Media Share Buttons… (2026)

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

Shariff Wrapper

Shariff Wrapper

4.9(102)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Simple Social Media Share Buttons…

Simple Social Media Share Buttons…

4.8(192)

20K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 2 weeks ago
View Simple Social Media Share Buttons…

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Shariff Wrapper has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 102 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shariff Wrapper has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while Simple Social Media Share Buttons… has 1.4M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Shariff Wrapper
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Simple Social Media Share Buttons…4.8/5
Total Reviews
102Shariff Wrapper
►
Simple Social Media Share Buttons…192
Active Installs
40K+Shariff Wrapper
◄
Simple Social Media Share Buttons…20K+
Total Downloads
1.1M+Shariff Wrapper
►
Simple Social Media Share Buttons…1.4M+
Support Resolution
0%Shariff Wrapper
Simple Social Media Share Buttons…N/A
Last Updated
1 year agoShariff Wrapper
►
Simple Social Media Share Buttons…2 weeks ago
First Released
2014Shariff Wrapper
Simple Social Media Share Buttons…2011
Age
12 yearsShariff Wrapper
Simple Social Media Share Buttons…15 years
WP Requires
4.9+Shariff Wrapper
Simple Social Media Share Buttons…4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Shariff Wrapper
Simple Social Media Share Buttons…5.6+
Business Model
FreeShariff Wrapper
Simple Social Media Share Buttons…Free + Premium
Latest Version
4.6.15Shariff Wrapper
Simple Social Media Share Buttons…6.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Shariff Wrapper

4.9/5(102 reviews)
5
96%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

Simple Social Media Share Buttons…

4.8/5(192 reviews)
5
88%
4
6%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

Recent Reviews

Shariff Wrapper Reviews

by webtrommel

GDPR-Compliant Social Sharing Made Simple

I regularly use Shariff Wrapper on client websites to add GDPR-compliant social sharing buttons. It’s easy to configure, supports many popular services, and looks clean and professional. What I like m

by bdbdb

Perfect

Works like a charme. Tried so many others. This is the light plugin I was looking for. Thanks!

by nmrockswp

A good plugin, but I miss Bluesky Social in the list

I have been using the plugin for a few years and am very happy with it. Now that “Bluesky Social” has registered a few million users, it’s time to add the social network to your list – because it’s a

Simple Social Media Share Buttons… Reviews

by wizfinger

Great

Using it for years, excellent support and many features.

Great Plugin & Works Exactly as Advertised!

Excellent plug-in with great features and easy interface.

by thecanuckian

Easy. So Easy.

Not much more to say. The set up was easy. Everything was easy. I like easy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shariff Wrapper or Simple Social Media Share Buttons… more popular?
Shariff Wrapper has 40K+ active installations while Simple Social Media Share Buttons… has 20K+. Shariff Wrapper is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shariff Wrapper or Simple Social Media Share Buttons…?
Shariff Wrapper has a 4.9/5 rating from 102 reviews, while Simple Social Media Share Buttons… has a 4.8/5 rating from 192 reviews.
Are Shariff Wrapper and Simple Social Media Share Buttons… free?
Shariff Wrapper is free and Simple Social Media Share Buttons… is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shariff Wrapper or Simple Social Media Share Buttons…?
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?
Shariff Wrapper was last updated 1 year ago and Simple Social Media Share Buttons… was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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