Easy Social Share Buttons is a WordPress plugin designed to add social sharing, follow, and engagement tools to a website without relying on external services. It supports a wide range of social networks and allows precise control over how and where buttons appear.
The plugin is commonly used on content‑driven websites where social visibility and user interaction matter.
What this plugin does
✅ Adds social share buttons to posts and pages;
✅ Supports major and niche social networks;
✅ Includes follow buttons and profile links;
✅ Offers multiple button styles and layouts;
✅ Allows placement rules and display conditions;
✅ Works without third‑party APIs.
How it compares to basic share plugins
Unlike simple sharing plugins, Easy Social Share Buttons focuses on flexibility and placement control rather than just adding icons.
| Feature | Basic share plugins | Easy Social Share Buttons |
|---|---|---|
| Number of networks | Limited | Extended |
| Display positions | Few | Many |
| Style customization | Minimal | Advanced |
| Follow buttons | ❌ | ✅ |
| Analytics options | ❌ | ✅ |
| Performance control | Limited | ✅ |
How it works
- The plugin is activated in WordPress;
- Social networks and button styles are selected;
- Display rules are defined per post type or page;
- Buttons are rendered automatically or via shortcodes;
- Settings can be adjusted without editing content.
No external accounts are required.
Design and layout control
- Multiple predefined button styles;
- Floating, inline, and popup placements;
- Custom colors, sizes, and spacing;
- Mobile‑specific display options.
Layouts can be adjusted to match the site design.
Common use cases
👍 Blogs and content websites;
👍 News and magazine sites;
👍 Marketing and landing pages;
👍 Affiliate and review websites;
👍 Corporate blogs.
Performance and site impact
The plugin is modular. Only selected networks and features are loaded, which helps reduce unnecessary requests. Performance mainly depends on how many buttons and animations are enabled.
Compatibility
- WordPress 6.x;
- All major themes;
- Page builders including Elementor and WPBakery;
- Caching and optimization plugins;
- Multisite setups.