Choose networks and button styles

Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons Premium adds sharing and following options to a WordPress site. Its extra icon pack includes examples such as Snapchat, Yummly, Print, WhatsApp, Yelp, SoundCloud, Skype, Flickr, Blogger, Digg, Reddit, Vimeo, Tumblr, Xing, VK, Telegram, Amazon, and Spotify, among others.

For comparison, the standard plugin lists Facebook, Twitter, email, RSS, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Houzz, OK, Telegram, VK, WeChat, Weibo, and a general share icon. Premium adds more default designs and themed styles, including cat-themed buttons.

Set button actions and placement

Place icons before or after posts, as floating buttons, through a widget, or with a shortcode. You can choose positions such as top right or bottom left, rearrange the icon order, and show icons on specific pages. A single button can support multiple actions, such as linking to a social profile and offering a way to share the page.

Premium adds tailored tweet text and options for users to follow an account directly from the page. Its mobile display options are designed for sharing on smaller screens. The broader extension also works with animated buttons, share counts, Gutenberg, and translations into various languages.

Configure popups and email capabilities

Premium includes more lightbox and popup settings, including a limit on how often a popup appears to the same user. The email icon has additional functions for connecting with visitors. A subscription feature lets visitors receive new posts by email through SpecificFeeds. Installing the plugin sets up a feed with that provider and transmits your IP address so the subscription feature can work.

To set up the buttons, install the Premium plugin in WordPress, then choose networks, designs, actions, and placement. Review the popup, email, and subscription settings for the visitor options you want to provide.