{"id":318210,"date":"2026-05-27T07:29:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T07:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sharelet-social-share\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T12:50:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T12:50:14","slug":"sharelet-social-share-buttons","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/roh.wordpress.org\/plugins\/sharelet-social-share-buttons\/","author":23505848,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"version":"1.1.0","stable_tag":"1.1.0","tested":"7.0.3","requires":"5.0","requires_php":"8.0","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"Sharelet - Social Share Buttons","header_author":"MinoshW","header_description":"A lightweight WordPress social sharing plugin with minimal JS and CSS.","assets_banners_color":"","last_updated":"2026-08-09 12:50:14","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"https:\/\/sharelet.minosh.me\/","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/minosh.me","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":449,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0.5":{"tag":"1.0.5","author":"minosh","date":"2026-06-04 13:33:36"},"1.0.6":{"tag":"1.0.6","author":"minosh","date":"2026-07-23 07:28:08"},"1.0.7":{"tag":"1.0.7","author":"minosh","date":"2026-07-23 09:55:42"},"1.0.8":{"tag":"1.0.8","author":"minosh","date":"2026-08-08 05:24:11"},"1.0.9":{"tag":"1.0.9","author":"minosh","date":"2026-08-08 05:48:36"},"1.1.0":{"tag":"1.1.0","author":"minosh","date":"2026-08-09 12:50:14"}},"upgrade_notice":[],"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3550264,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":"","width":256,"height":256}},"assets_banners":[],"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0.5","1.0.6","1.0.7","1.0.8","1.0.9","1.1.0"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.png":{"filename":"screenshot-1.png","revision":3639375,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":"","width":2880,"height":1528},"screenshot-2.png":{"filename":"screenshot-2.png","revision":3639375,"resolution":"2","location":"assets","locale":"","width":2880,"height":1528},"screenshot-3.png":{"filename":"screenshot-3.png","revision":3639375,"resolution":"3","location":"assets","locale":"","width":2880,"height":1528}},"screenshots":{"1":"Free social share buttons displayed on a blog post (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and more)","2":"All available social share buttons (Mastodon, Telegram, Reddit, WhatsApp, Bluesky, Threads included)","3":"Premium add-on buttons (Copy Link, Email, Ask ChatGPT, Ask Perplexity)"}},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[157,312,3091,1540,159],"plugin_category":[56],"plugin_contributors":[264604],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-318210","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-facebook","plugin_tags-pinterest","plugin_tags-share-buttons","plugin_tags-social-sharing","plugin_tags-twitter","plugin_category-social-and-sharing","plugin_contributors-minosh","plugin_committers-minosh"],"banners":[],"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/sharelet-social-share-buttons\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3550264","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/sharelet-social-share-buttons\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3550264","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/sharelet-social-share-buttons\/assets\/screenshot-1.png?rev=3639375","caption":"Free social share buttons displayed on a blog post (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and more)"},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/sharelet-social-share-buttons\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=3639375","caption":"All available social share buttons (Mastodon, Telegram, Reddit, WhatsApp, Bluesky, Threads included)"},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/sharelet-social-share-buttons\/assets\/screenshot-3.png?rev=3639375","caption":"Premium add-on buttons (Copy Link, Email, Ask ChatGPT, Ask Perplexity)"}],"raw_content":"\n

Sharelet adds clean, simple social sharing buttons to your WordPress posts and pages for free. No tracking scripts, no external requests on page load, no subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n

Most social share plugins load 100KB+ of JS and minimal CSS. Sharelet's free plugin loads zero JS and minimal CSS with lightweight SVG icons from Bootstrap Icons. Only if you use the Copy Link button (premium add-on<\/a>), it loads an extra 347 bytes of JS.<\/p>\n\n

No jQuery, no bloat, no tracking scripts.<\/p>\n\n

Free Features:<\/strong>\n- Facebook, Twitter (X), Pinterest, Bluesky, Threads, Mastodon, Telegram, Reddit, and WhatsApp share buttons\n- Choose which buttons to show\n- Place buttons above, below, or both sides of content\n- Shortcode support for manual placement\n- Works on posts and pages<\/p>\n\n

Premium Add-on (one-time $19):<\/strong>\n- Copy Link button\n- Email share button\n- Ask ChatGPT button\n- Ask Perplexity button\n- All future premium buttons<\/p>\n\n

Support<\/h3>\n\n

Open a support thread on the WordPress.org support forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Credits<\/h3>\n\n

Social icons by Bootstrap Icons<\/a> (MIT License).<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Upload the plugin files to \/wp-content\/plugins\/sharelet-social-share-buttons\/<\/code><\/li>\n
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress<\/li>\n
  3. Share buttons automatically appear on posts (above and below) showing Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest by default<\/li>\n
  4. Go to Settings, Sharelet Social Share to customize which buttons to display, button position, or add social usernames<\/li>\n
  5. Optional: purchase and install the premium add-on<\/a> to unlock Copy Link, Email, Ask ChatGPT, and Ask Perplexity buttons<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
    \n

    How does each button work?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Pinterest shares title (from page's og:title meta tag) + description (from SEO plugins, excerpt, or trimmed content) with featured image. Facebook shares page title, description, and image from Open Graph meta tags. Twitter shares your post title (up to 280 chars). Bluesky and Threads share the post title with your username mention. Mastodon, Telegram, Reddit, and WhatsApp share the post title and link.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    What's enabled by default?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    After activation, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest buttons appear above and below your posts automatically. You can customize which buttons display and adjust button position in Settings \u2192 Sharelet Social Share.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Is this plugin free?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes. Facebook, Twitter (X), Pinterest, Bluesky, Threads, Mastodon, Telegram, Reddit, and WhatsApp buttons are completely free and always will be. Copy Link, Email, Ask ChatGPT, and Ask Perplexity utility buttons require a one-time $19 premium add-on<\/a>.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Will this slow down my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    No. The free plugin loads zero JavaScript and minimal CSS. We use lightweight SVG icons. Only the Copy Link button (premium) adds 347 bytes of JS. No external requests, no performance impact.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Is there tracking or data collection?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    No. Sharelet doesn't collect any data about shares or user behavior. When visitors click share, they go directly to the social platform. Your site and visitor privacy are fully protected.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Do I need a subscription?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    No. The premium add-on<\/a> is a one-time $19 payment. No renewals, no monthly fees, ever.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Can I place buttons manually?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes. Use the shortcode [shrlt] anywhere. To show specific buttons: [shrlt networks=\"facebook,twitter,pinterest,bluesky,threads,whatsapp,mastodon,telegram,reddit\"]<\/p><\/dd>\n

    How do I temporarily disable all buttons?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Use the \"Enable share buttons\" toggle at the top of Settings \u2192 Sharelet Social Share. Turn it off to hide all buttons site-wide, or turn it back on to restore them. Your button selections are preserved when you toggle.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    How many buttons should I show?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    4-5 is the sweet spot. More than that and they start wrapping to a second row. Stick to the buttons your audience actually uses.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does this work with custom post types or WooCommerce products?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Automatic button placement supports Posts and Pages only. Sharelet is built for blogs, not WooCommerce or other custom post types. You can still add buttons anywhere, including custom post types, with the [shrlt] shortcode.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    What's included in the premium add-on?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    All social network buttons are always free. The premium add-on adds Copy Link, Email, Ask ChatGPT, and Ask Perplexity utility buttons for additional sharing options. Includes all future utility button updates. No subscription, no renewals.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

    1.1.0<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • Added Mastodon, Telegram, and Reddit share buttons<\/li>\n
    • Added master enable\/disable toggle to quickly turn all buttons on\/off without losing your network selections<\/li>\n
    • Fixed [shrlt] shortcode not falling back to configured networks when premium add-on is active<\/li>\n
    • Changed default networks to Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest (show above and below posts)<\/li>\n
    • Bumped minimum required PHP to 8.0<\/li>\n
    • Various documentation and FAQ updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      1.0.9<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Tested up to WordPress 7.0<\/li>\n
      • Fixed documentation links<\/li>\n
      • Minor bug fixes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        1.0.8<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Fixed Pinterest title handling<\/li>\n
        • Updated documentation for Pinterest sharing<\/li>\n
        • Code quality improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          1.0.7<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Auto-include Copy Link and Email buttons when premium plugin is installed<\/li>\n
          • Updated shortcode examples<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            1.0.6<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Threads and WhatsApp buttons are now free<\/li>\n
            • Premium add-on now only unlocks Copy Link and Email buttons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.0.5<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Removed JavaScript from free plugin for better performance<\/li>\n
              • JavaScript now included only in premium add-on when needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                1.0.4<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • Plugin metadata updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  1.0.3<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  • Fixed SVG icon display issues<\/li>\n
                  • Fixed button positioning (above\/below) not working correctly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                    1.0.2<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    • Fixed button display issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                      1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                        \n
                      • Initial release<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Simple, lightweight social sharing buttons for WordPress. No bloat, no trackers, no monthly fees.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/roh.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/318210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/roh.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/roh.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/roh.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=318210"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/roh.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/minosh"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/roh.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=318210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/roh.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=318210"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/roh.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=318210"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/roh.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=318210"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/roh.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=318210"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/roh.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=318210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}