Ocean Social Sharing

82 Quality Score

Active Installs

21/30

With 60,000 active installs it sits in the middle of the social sharing category, well behind AddToAny's 300,000 but ahead of niche options like Jetpack Social.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated 20 May 2026 and tested against WordPress 7.0, so it is clearly being maintained against current core releases.

User Rating

14/15

A 90 out of 100 from 11 ratings is strong, but the small sample size means the rating carries less statistical weight than plugins with hundreds or thousands of reviews.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads opened and zero resolved gives no real signal either way, so users should not rely on a public support track record.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Requires WordPress 5.6 and PHP 7.4, which is broadly compatible with virtually every modern WordPress hosting environment.

Scores higher than 89% of indexed plugins

About

Website: https://oceanwp.org/ Support: https://oceanwp.org/support/ Documentation: https://docs.oceanwp.org/ Extensions: https://oceanwp.

Active Installs 60k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.5/5

Last Updated 2026-08-18 2:40pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.6+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 7.4+

Security History

1 known vulnerability, all patched

1 Medium

Most recent: August 1, 2025

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What It Does

Ocean Social Sharing adds social sharing buttons to your WordPress posts and pages so visitors can share content on networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. It is built by the OceanWP team and integrates directly with the OceanWP theme, offering configurable button styles and placement options without requiring a third-party service.

Who It's For

This plugin is best suited for site owners already running the OceanWP theme who want a lightweight, theme-matched sharing solution without connecting to external services like AddToAny or Jetpack. It works well for bloggers, small publishers, and content-driven sites that need straightforward social share buttons and minimal configuration.

Who Should Skip It

If you are not using the OceanWP theme, or you need advanced features such as share counts, click-to-tweet, social login, or analytics on shares, this plugin will feel too limited and a dedicated social sharing tool like AddToAny or Jetpack Social will serve you better.

The Bottom Line

Ocean Social Sharing earns a solid 82.4 out of 100 thanks to strong maintenance and compatibility, and it is a sensible pick for OceanWP users who just want simple, theme-consistent share buttons. Outside of OceanWP sites, or for anyone needing counts, login, or richer social features, the alternatives listed above will deliver more value.

Related Plugins

AddToAny Share Buttons 86/100

Choose this if you want share counts, a wider network selection, and a proven 300,000-install track record outside any specific theme.

WPZOOM Connect: Social Icons Widget, Share Buttons & Click to Chat 84/100

Pick this when you also need social profile icons and click-to-chat buttons alongside standard share buttons.

Social Media Share Buttons & Social Sharing Icons 84/100

Opt for this if you want granular styling control, animated counters, and a much larger install base.

Jetpack Social 84/100

Go with this when you want automatic sharing to your own connected social accounts, not just share buttons for visitors.

Wp Social Login and Register Social Counter 84/100

Choose this if social login and registration are part of your requirements, since Ocean Social Sharing does not cover that.