Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- ShareThis Share Buttons currently ranks #1528 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1515, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 333 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 3% versus the month before (343/day).
- The latest release, v2.3.13, shipped on Oct 7, 2026 (9 days ago) — release #53 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1528 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1528 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1526 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1519 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 272 |
| 2026-09-30 | 123 |
| 2026-08-31 | 212 |
| 2026-07-31 | 75 |
| 2026-06-30 | 94 |
| 2026-05-31 | 104 |
| 2026-04-30 | 166 |
| 2026-03-31 | 57 |
| 2026-02-28 | 40 |
| 2026-01-31 | 61 |
| 2025-12-31 | 61 |
| 2025-11-30 | 61 |
| 2025-10-31 | 70 |
| 2025-09-30 | 248 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ShareThis |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.13 |
| Versions released | 53 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-07 |
| Added to directory | 2017-08-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Increase traffic and engagement with fast, responsive social share buttons for WordPress. No paid upgrades required.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use ShareThis Share Buttons?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is ShareThis Share Buttons?
As of October 16, 2026, ShareThis Share Buttons ranks #1528 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1515.
When was ShareThis Share Buttons last updated?
ShareThis Share Buttons was last updated on October 7, 2026 (version 2.3.13). It has shipped 53 releases in total.
Who makes ShareThis Share Buttons?
ShareThis Share Buttons is developed by ShareThis. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2017.
