WordPress plugin comparison
Astra Widgets vs WP Socializer
At a glance
- Astra Widgets has more active installs: 200K+, against 10K+ for WP Socializer.
- On a typical day, Astra Widgets is downloaded about 494 times, WP Socializer about 74.
- WP Socializer is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 128 reviews, against 3.9 from 17 reviews.
- WP Socializer was updated more recently: Sep 24, 2026, against Aug 24, 2026 for Astra Widgets.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Socializer has been around longer: since 2010, against 2018 for Astra Widgets.
Line by line
Astra Widgets leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Astra Widgets |  WP Socializer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #276 | #2,142 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 14.1K | 2.1K |
| Rating | 3.9(17) | 4.5(128) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.12 | ×0.83 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 | 5.3 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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