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Social Media Widget vs Ultimate LinkedIn Integration (2026)

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

Social Media Widget

Social Media Widget

3.9(84)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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VS
Ultimate LinkedIn Integration

Ultimate LinkedIn Integration

4.3(12)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Ultimate LinkedIn Integration has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 12 reviews) while Social Media Widget leads in active installations (30K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Social Media Widget has accumulated 2.2M+ total downloads while Ultimate LinkedIn Integration has 21K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Social Media Widget
►
Ultimate LinkedIn Integration4.3/5
Total Reviews
84Social Media Widget
◄
Ultimate LinkedIn Integration12
Active Installs
30K+Social Media Widget
◄
Ultimate LinkedIn Integration100
Total Downloads
2.2M+Social Media Widget
◄
Ultimate LinkedIn Integration21K+
Support Resolution
N/ASocial Media Widget
Ultimate LinkedIn IntegrationN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoSocial Media Widget
◄
Ultimate LinkedIn Integration7 years ago
First Released
2010Social Media Widget
Ultimate LinkedIn Integration2014
Age
16 yearsSocial Media Widget
Ultimate LinkedIn Integration12 years
WP Requires
2.9.2+Social Media Widget
Ultimate LinkedIn Integration3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Social Media Widget
Ultimate LinkedIn Integrationfalse+
Business Model
FreeSocial Media Widget
Ultimate LinkedIn IntegrationFree
Latest Version
4.0.9Social Media Widget
Ultimate LinkedIn Integration1.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Social Media Widget

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

Ultimate LinkedIn Integration

4.3/5(12 reviews)
5
75%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

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Looks outdated

Very outdated style, it doesn’t look good.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

Ultimate LinkedIn Integration Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Social Media Widget or Ultimate LinkedIn Integration more popular?
Social Media Widget has 30K+ active installations while Ultimate LinkedIn Integration has 100. Social Media Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Social Media Widget or Ultimate LinkedIn Integration?
Social Media Widget has a 3.9/5 rating from 84 reviews, while Ultimate LinkedIn Integration has a 4.3/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Social Media Widget and Ultimate LinkedIn Integration free?
Social Media Widget is free and Ultimate LinkedIn Integration is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Social Media Widget or Ultimate LinkedIn Integration?
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?
Social Media Widget was last updated 1 year ago and Ultimate LinkedIn Integration was last updated 7 years ago.

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