rtSocial
v2.2.4by rtCamp · updated 2 years ago
This plugin uses non-blocking JavaScript to display social media sharing counters on posts/pages
- Rank
- #22,835
- Up124 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 41
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 29.7K
- 29,702 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
rtSocial at a glance
rtSocial is a WordPress plugin by rtCamp with 40+ active installs, the #22,835 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 75% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 2.2.4 came out on Jul 24, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “rtcamp”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats99 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | rtSocial |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 41 · +7.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 38 |
Rank over time
#22,835 · up 172 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,835 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,959 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,886 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,870 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,870 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,957 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,973 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,266 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,294 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,312 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,073 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,035 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,007 |
Growth %
Average +0.59% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.25% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.78% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.63% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #23035 → #22870Installs 30+ → 40+
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.2100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.2.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 14, 2011
- Last updated
- Jul 24, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about rtSocial
How many websites use rtSocial?
rtSocial is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,835 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has rtSocial been downloaded?
29,702 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was rtSocial last updated?
Version 2.2.4 came out on Jul 24, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is rtSocial compatible with the latest WordPress?
rtSocial’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is rtSocial still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does rtSocial have?
4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to rtSocial?
The plugins most like rtSocial, by the tags they share, are Nobs • Share Buttons (3K+), AddToAny Share Buttons (300K+) and Social Media Share Buttons & Social Sharing Icons (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 reviews, 78%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 89%4–5★
- Mixed
- 11%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 41 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 29.7K |
| Author | rtCamp |
| First released | Oct 14, 2011 |
| Version | 2.2.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 24, 2024 |
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