WordPress plugin comparison
Lightshare vs WP Socializer
At a glance
- WP Socializer has more active installs: 10K+, against 30+ for Lightshare.
- On a typical day, WP Socializer is downloaded about 74 times, Lightshare about 18.
- Lightshare is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 128 reviews.
- WP Socializer was updated more recently: Sep 24, 2026, against Aug 17, 2026 for Lightshare.
- WP Socializer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Lightshare.
- WP Socializer has been around longer: since 2010, against 2026 for Lightshare.
Line by line
WP Socializer leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Lightshare |  WP Socializer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,693 | #2,142 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 278 | 2K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.5(128) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.27 | ×0.83 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.3 |
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