Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Social Share Buttons currently ranks #6175 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 48 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 186% versus the month before (17/day).
- The latest release, v1.31, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (5 days ago) — release #25 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #6175 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6213 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6248 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6294 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 52 |
| 2026-09-30 | 18 |
| 2026-08-31 | 19 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-30 | 9 |
| 2026-05-31 | 9 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 7 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | maxfoundry |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.31 |
| Versions released | 25 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| Added to directory | 2010-02-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Our Share Button addon to MaxButtons and MaxButtons Pro plugins gets you up and sharing within minutes. It's easy to setup and offers flexibility …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Social Share Buttons?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Social Share Buttons?
As of October 19, 2026, Social Share Buttons ranks #6175 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Social Share Buttons last updated?
Social Share Buttons was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 1.31). It has shipped 25 releases in total.
Who makes Social Share Buttons?
Social Share Buttons is developed by maxfoundry. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2010.
