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Universal Web Share

Simplify content sharing on your WordPress site with Universal Web Share. Leverage the Web Share API for quick, user-friendly, and performance-optimiz …

By Reggio Digital·Share·Free
5(1 reviews)
·0 active installs·Updated 2 years ago
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As of April 2026, Universal Web Share is a WordPress share plugin with 0 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 4.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 8.1+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. Last updated 2 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: AddToAny Share Buttons.

5/51 reviews
0active installs
4.3K+total downloads
2 yearssince 2024

Overview

Universal Web Share is designed to make sharing your WordPress content as easy and efficient as possible. Built with performance in mind, the plugin uses the native Web Share API, eliminating the need for third-party scripts and thereby ensuring your site’s speed remains optimal.

Key Features:

  • Lightweight and Performance-Friendly: No additional scripts are required, thanks to the use of the native Web Share API.
  • Compatibility: Works seamlessly across all WordPress themes.
  • Dynamic Sharing Text: Utilizes the post’s meta description to provide richer sharing context when available.

Why Choose the Web Share API?

The Web Share API offers a host of advantages over traditional social media share buttons:

  • Reduced website load time.
  • Seamless and intuitive in-app sharing.
  • No user tra…
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Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress6.0+ requiredTested up to 6.3.8
PHP8.1+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

v1.0.0

  • Initial release
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Michael TiesoMichael TiesoReggio DigitalReggio Digital
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.0
Last Updated
Sep 17, 2023
WP Requires
6.0+
Tested Up To
6.3.8
PHP Requires
8.1+
Active Installs
0
Downloads
4.3K+
Added
Feb 2, 2024
Business
Free

Tags

sharesocialsocial mediaweb share api

Developer

R
Reggio Digital
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