OG — Better Share on Social Media

82 Quality Score

Active Installs

20/30

With 30,000 active installs it has a solid mid-tier user base, though far smaller than leading alternatives like AddToAny at 300,000 installs.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated on 2026-05-15 and is tested against WordPress 7.0, signalling active and current development.

User Rating

14/15

A 96 out of 100 score from 215 reviewers indicates overwhelmingly positive user satisfaction.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads and zero resolutions is a yellow flag: either the plugin is so reliable nobody needs help, or the author does not use the WordPress.org support forum.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Requires PHP 8.0 and WordPress 6.0 or higher, and is confirmed tested with WordPress 7.0, which is forward-looking and modern.

Scores higher than 87% of indexed plugins

About

The simple method to add Open Graph metadata to your entries so that they look great when shared on sites.

Active Installs 30k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.8/5

Last Updated 2026-05-15 8:00am GMT

Requires WordPress 6.0+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Requires PHP 8.0+

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

OG adds Open Graph metadata to your WordPress posts and pages so that links shared on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and other social platforms display proper titles, descriptions, and preview images. It focuses solely on output of the right meta tags rather than adding share buttons, follow widgets, or analytics. Setup is minimal: install, activate, and the plugin handles tag injection automatically.

Who It's For

This plugin suits site owners who want clean, reliable social previews without installing a heavy sharing suite. It is a strong fit for bloggers, small business sites, news outlets, and nonprofits that already have their own sharing buttons or prefer platform native buttons. Agencies managing multiple client sites will appreciate the zero configuration approach.

Who Should Skip It

If you need share buttons, click-to-share icons, social feeds, or analytics tracking, this plugin is not for you, as it only outputs Open Graph tags. Users on PHP 7.x hosting will also need to upgrade, since PHP 8.0 is a hard requirement.

The Bottom Line

OG is a focused, well maintained plugin that does one job, Open Graph metadata, and does it well, earning a Quality Score of 81.95/100. Its main limitation is scope: there are no share buttons, no analytics, and no forum support history to lean on. For users who only need correct social previews and nothing else, it is a lean, dependable choice.

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