WPSocialite
v2.4.1by Tom Morton · updated 13 years ago
Long page loads aren't fun for anyone. Use WPSocialite to take control of heavy social sharing links and load them how you want!
- Rank
- #11,533
- Up4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 257
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 40.2K
- 40,215 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 21 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WPSocialite at a glance
WPSocialite is a WordPress plugin by Tom Morton with 200+ active installs, the #11,533 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 4.7 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Version 2.4.1 came out on Oct 10, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “sharing links”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats62 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WPSocialite |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 257 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 257 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 257 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 257 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 257 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 256 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 256 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 255 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 257 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 256 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 257 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 257 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 273 |
Rank over time
#11,533 · down 9 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,533 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,537 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,537 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,508 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,552 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,556 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,570 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,522 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,551 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,516 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,536 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,524 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.86% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v2.4100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★21 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 19, 2012
- Last updated
- Oct 10, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WPSocialite
How many websites use WPSocialite?
WPSocialite is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,533 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WPSocialite been downloaded?
40,215 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WPSocialite last updated?
Version 2.4.1 came out on Oct 10, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is WPSocialite compatible with the latest WordPress?
WPSocialite’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 WPSocialite still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WPSocialite have?
4.7 out of 5 from 21 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WPSocialite?
The plugins most like WPSocialite, by the tags they share, are The Social Links (2K+), Social Media Engine (40+) and Simple Social Icons (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
21 reviews
- 5 stars: 18 reviews, 86%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 90%4–5★
- Mixed
- 5%3★
- Critical
- 5%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 13 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 257 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 21 |
| Total downloads | 40.2K |
| Author | Tom Morton |
| First released | May 19, 2012 |
| Version | 2.4.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 10, 2013 |
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The Social Links
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The Social Links plugin adds a widget and shortcode to your WordPress website allowing you to display icons linking to your social profiles.
- Rank
- #4,804
- Installs
- 2K+
- 4.4
Social Media Engine
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Social follow links shortcode. Built on FontAwesome icons. 30 social networks supported: 500px, behance, bitbucket, delicious, deviantart, digg, drib …
- Rank
- #22,724
- Installs
- 40+
Simple Social Icons
by OsomPress
Display icons linking to your social profiles, via the classic widget or the core Social Icons block variations.
- Rank
- #441
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.3
Lightweight Social Icons
by Tom
Looking to add simple social icons to your widget areas? Choose the size and color of your icons, and then choose from 47 different social profiles.
- Rank
- #1,090
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.7
WP Social Widget
by catchsquare
A widget to add links of social networking sites.
- Rank
- #3,502
- Installs
- 4K+
- 4.7
Socials Ignited
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The Socials Ignited plugin gives you a widget, allowing you to display and link icons on your website of more than 50 social networks.
- Rank
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- Installs
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