DC Simple Share Buttons
A set of very simple social sharing buttons that loads pretty fast (no javascript, no images).
The facts
- Rating
- 4.5★ from 10
- Active installs
- 50+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 9 Apr 2014
- Added
- Apr 2014
- Requires WP
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- WP 3.7.41
- Downloads
- 9,832
Our analysis
AI-assistedDC Simple Share Buttons is a WordPress plugin designed for social sharing. It allows you to add share buttons for various platforms like Google, Facebook, and Twitter on your posts and pages without relying on external resources, ensuring fast loading times.
You can place the buttons using a template tag or a shortcode. The plugin focuses on simplicity, meaning it does not display share counts, making it suitable for users who prefer a minimalistic approach to social sharing.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for users who want a straightforward social sharing solution without extra features.
What it does well
- ✓Simple and fast loading
- ✓Does not rely on external resources
- ✓Can be added via template tag or shortcode
- ✓Written in PHP, HTML, and CSS
Where it falls short
- •Does not show share counts
- •Last updated in April 2014
- •Tested only up to WordPress 3.7.41
Verdict
DC Simple Share Buttons offers a basic approach to social sharing, ideal for those who value simplicity. However, its lack of updates and features may limit its appeal.
From the developer
Don Caprio's own description of DC Simple Share Buttons, lightly tidied.
As the name implies, this social sharing plugin is simple and loads pretty fast. The buttons do not rely on external resources to load, it’s written in PHP, HTML and CSS.
There’s an option to show the buttons on posts and pages. You can also put the buttons anywhere in your template using this template tag:
<?php dc_social_share_tag(); ?>
You can also display using this shortcode in single posts and pages:
[dc-social]
Please note that these buttons do not show share counts. The essence of the whole thing is to keep it very simplified.
The only button that requires a little snippet of JS to work is the Pinterest button but this does not slow down your site in anyway. A demo of the plugin can be seen here: http://geek.ng/