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The Social Links vs Sticky Social Link (2026)

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

The Social Links

The Social Links

4.4(7)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View The Social Links
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Sticky Social Link

Sticky Social Link

5(4)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Sticky Social Link

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Sticky Social Link has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while The Social Links leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. The Social Links has accumulated 138K+ total downloads while Sticky Social Link has 6.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5The Social Links
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Sticky Social Link5/5
Total Reviews
7The Social Links
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Sticky Social Link4
Active Installs
2.0K+The Social Links
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Sticky Social Link1.0K+
Total Downloads
138K+The Social Links
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Sticky Social Link6.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AThe Social Links
Sticky Social LinkN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoThe Social Links
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Sticky Social Link2 months ago
First Released
2011The Social Links
Sticky Social Link2023
Age
15 yearsThe Social Links
Sticky Social Link3 years
WP Requires
4.2+The Social Links
Sticky Social Link6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+The Social Links
Sticky Social Link7.0+
Business Model
FreeThe Social Links
Sticky Social LinkFree
Latest Version
2.0.5The Social Links
Sticky Social Link2.0.1

Rating Breakdown

The Social Links

4.4/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
14%

Sticky Social Link

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

Recent Reviews

The Social Links Reviews

by Adam Pery

Very good plugin

Thank you guys

by dipulhasan

i am happy for this plugin

ok,thank

by Matt Crawford

Never got it working

Followed the outlined instructions but never did get it to work. Maybe I’m just impatient but I gave up after about 20mins This topic was modified 9 years, 1 month ago by Matt Crawford.

Sticky Social Link Reviews

by mahfuj247

Excellent Lightweight Social Floating Menu Plugin

Great lightweight plugin for adding a floating social menu. Very easy to set up and customize, and it works smoothly without slowing down the site. Highly recommended for anyone who needs a simple and

by nomanhabibullah65

Perfect Floating Social Bar

Sticky Social Link is one of those plugins that quietly upgrades your website’s UX without making a fuss. It does exactly what it promises: adds a smooth, customizable floating social menu so your vis

by jonyshanto

Best Sticky Social Plugin

I used this plugin, it is very helpful. You can use these sticky social links without any hassle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Social Links or Sticky Social Link more popular?
The Social Links has 2.0K+ active installations while Sticky Social Link has 1.0K+. The Social Links is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — The Social Links or Sticky Social Link?
The Social Links has a 4.4/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Sticky Social Link has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are The Social Links and Sticky Social Link free?
The Social Links is free and Sticky Social Link is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — The Social Links or Sticky Social Link?
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?
The Social Links was last updated 4 years ago and Sticky Social Link was last updated 2 months ago.

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