WordPress plugin comparison
Genesis Simple Share vs WP Socializer
At a glance
- Both have 10K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, WP Socializer is downloaded about 74 times, Genesis Simple Share about 63.
- WP Socializer is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 128 reviews, against 4.4 from 33 reviews.
- WP Socializer was updated more recently: Sep 24, 2026, against Sep 17, 2026 for Genesis Simple Share.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Socializer has been around longer: since 2010, against 2015 for Genesis Simple Share.
Line by line
WP Socializer leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Genesis Simple Share |  WP Socializer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,636 | #2,142 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.9K | 2.1K |
| Rating | 4.4(33) | 4.5(128) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.83 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 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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