Webshare
v1.2.7by Sami Keijonen · updated 11 years ago
Adds social sharing icons.
- Rank
- #24,287
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.8K
- 4,755 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Webshare at a glance
Webshare is a WordPress plugin by Sami Keijonen with 30+ active installs, the #24,287 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.2.7 came out on May 6, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 3 plugins tagged “genericons”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Webshare |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 36 |
Rank over time
#24,287 · down 705 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,287 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,432 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,282 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,307 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,392 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,273 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,442 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,870 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,910 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,571 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,593 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,582 |
Growth %
Average -0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.47% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.78% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| 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.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.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.7
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 8, 2014
- Last updated
- May 6, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Webshare
How many websites use Webshare?
Webshare is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,287 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Webshare been downloaded?
4,755 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Webshare last updated?
Version 1.2.7 came out on May 6, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Webshare compatible with the latest WordPress?
Webshare’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Webshare still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Webshare have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Webshare?
The plugins most like Webshare, by the tags they share, are XPoster (10K+), Storefront Product Sharing (4K+) and Nobs • Share Buttons (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 4.8K |
| Author | Sami Keijonen |
| First released | Mar 8, 2014 |
| Version | 1.2.7 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 6, 2015 |
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- Rank
- #1,949
- Installs
- 10K+
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Storefront Product Sharing
by WooCommerce
Add attractive social sharing icons for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Email to your product pages.
- Rank
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- Installs
- 4K+
- 3.9
Nobs • Share Buttons
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Juiz Social Post Sharer is now Nobs • Share Buttons. Add beautiful share buttons in your posts to allow visitors to share your content on social media …
- Rank
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- Installs
- 3K+
- 4.7
Crafty Social Buttons
by Sarah
Adds social sharing and link buttons, including Ravelry, Etsy, Craftsy and Pinterest.
- Rank
- #7,207
- Installs
- 900+
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Floating Social Share Icons and Social Share buttons
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Displays social sharing icons along with fancy floating back to top and go to bottom links along with go to next post, previous post and random post l …
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- Installs
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