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Social Profile Linking
The Simple Way to Add Retina-Ready Social Media Icons to Your Site
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 3
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 25 Feb 2018
- Added
- Oct 2014
- Requires WP
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- WP 4.9.31
- Downloads
- 13,564
Our analysis
AI-assistedSocial Profile Linking is a WordPress plugin that allows you to add social media icons to your site. You can insert these icons using shortcode, PHP code, or through a widget. The plugin includes a settings section where you can input the URLs for various social media profiles.
It is suitable for users who want to enhance their site with social media links. The plugin supports a range of platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more.
Best for: This plugin is best for individuals or businesses looking to integrate social media links into their WordPress site.
What it does well
- ✓Allows easy insertion of social icons using shortcode, PHP, or widgets
- ✓Includes support for multiple social media platforms
- ✓Icons are retina-ready and come with good CSS styling
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on features beyond basic functionality
- •Last updated in February 2018, may not support newer WordPress versions
Verdict
Social Profile Linking provides a straightforward way to add social media icons, but its age and limited updates may be a concern for some users.
From the developer
Sajid K.Shaikh's own description of Social Profile Linking, lightly tidied.
This is a simple social profile linking plugin that allows you to easily insert social icons in your site! with shortcode or php code embed or through widget easily for use in template. It comes with good CSS styling, the icons are all RETINA-READY!
After installing the plugin you’ll have the new Social Profiles section found under Settings, where you can enter in the URLs of your social profiles for the services you use. If you do not enter a URL, that social icon will not appear.
Once you’ve added a few of your social link URLs, you need to insert them in your site. There are 3 ways to do this:
- Firstly, you can do it using PHP –
<?php echo spl_show_template(); ?> - Secondly, you can insert the spcial profile linking icons with the
[spl]shortcode anywhere you’d like pages/posts. - Thirdly, you can insert through widget on any sidebar any where easily.
Social icon for Sites Included:
- Tumblr
- Youtube
- Vimeo
- Flickr
- Github
- Google+
- Dribbble
- Behance
- SoundCloud
- Spotify
- Rdio
- If you have any query or suggestion? Let me know!
Credits:
- Social Profile Icons – ZURB
Tagged as
purpose
Social Media & Feeds
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