Sticky Side Buttons vs Send Ref (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Sticky Side Buttons has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 41 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Sticky Side Buttons has accumulated 268K+ total downloads while Send Ref has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Sticky Side Buttons | Send Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 41 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 268K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Age | 9 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.3 | 0.1 |
Rating
4.4/5Sticky Side Buttons
◄Send RefN/A
Total Reviews
41Sticky Side Buttons
◄Send Ref0
Active Installs
10K+Sticky Side Buttons
◄Send Ref10
Total Downloads
268K+Sticky Side Buttons
◄Send Ref1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ASticky Side Buttons
Send RefN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoSticky Side Buttons
◄Send Ref9 years ago
First Released
2017Sticky Side Buttons
Send Ref2016
Age
9 yearsSticky Side Buttons
Send Ref10 years
WP Requires
5.0+Sticky Side Buttons
Send Reffalse+
PHP Requires
7.4+Sticky Side Buttons
Send Reffalse+
Business Model
FreeSticky Side Buttons
Send RefFree
Latest Version
2.0.3Sticky Side Buttons
Send Ref0.1
Rating Breakdown
Sticky Side Buttons
4.4/5(41 reviews)
5
80%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
10%
Send Ref
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Sticky Side Buttons Reviews
by aloenetwork
Please update for the newest WordPress version
Please please pleaseI love you plugin so much. I saw today, that it slowed down my website, so I deinstalled it and reinstalled it. First it said, that it is not tested with the current version of
by janosklak
Update to WP 5.9?
When will an update to WP 5.9 come. PHP error at the moment.
by serval36
gives errors
Gives errors, not recommended
Send Ref Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sticky Side Buttons or Send Ref more popular?
Sticky Side Buttons has 10K+ active installations while Send Ref has 10. Sticky Side Buttons is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Sticky Side Buttons or Send Ref?
Sticky Side Buttons has a 4.4/5 rating from 41 reviews, while Send Ref has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Sticky Side Buttons and Send Ref free?
Sticky Side Buttons is free and Send Ref is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Sticky Side Buttons or Send Ref?
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?
Sticky Side Buttons was last updated 9 months ago and Send Ref was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.