Social Networks
v1.3.13by Invoice · updated 12 years ago
Most popular social widgets in one plugin. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+
- Rank
- #34,775
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.2K
- 8,234 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Social Networks at a glance
Social Networks is a WordPress plugin by Invoice with 10+ active installs, the #34,775 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.3.13 came out on May 20, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 45 plugins tagged “google plus”, it ranks #20. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 14 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Social Networks |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,775 · down 822 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #34,775 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,011 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #33,662 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,145 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #33,513 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,551 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #34,552 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #34,603 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #34,048 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #34,000 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #33,953 |
Growth %
Average -0.89% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.13
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 20, 2013
- Last updated
- May 20, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Social Networks
How many websites use Social Networks?
Social Networks is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,775 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Social Networks been downloaded?
8,234 times in total since 2013.
When was Social Networks last updated?
Version 1.3.13 came out on May 20, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Social Networks compatible with the latest WordPress?
Social Networks’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Social Networks still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Social Networks have?
4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Social Networks?
The plugins most like Social Networks, by the tags they share, are Social Media Widget (30K+), Social Sharing (by Danny) (2K+) and Nextend Social Login and Register (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 17%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 8.2K |
| Author | Invoice |
| First released | Oct 20, 2013 |
| Version | 1.3.13 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 20, 2014 |
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