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Easily use <code>[better_share_buttons]</code> shortcode anywhere you want. 
Create your own styles, or choose from existing ones. 
This plugin is optimized for fastest websites – it will not load any JS files and it will load CSS file only when it is needed.
This plugin allows you to:
<ul>
<li>create multiple social share icon styles</li>
<li>use shortcode to display share icons anywhere you want</li>
<li>create your own styles in your theme folder</li>
<li>customize basic settings directly in admin</li>
<li>use different icons for social networks</li>
</ul>
<h3>Hooks</h3>
customize wrapper classes
<pre><code>add_filter( 'share_buttons_classes', function( $classes, $share_buttons_settings, $share_buttons_id ){
 $classes[] = 'my-custom-class';
 return $classes;
}, 10, 3 );
</code></pre>
 
customize wrapper CSS output
<pre><code>add_filter( 'share_buttons_styles', function( $style, $share_buttons_settings, $share_buttons_id ){
 $style[] = '--my-var: 50px';
 return $style;
}, 10, 3 );
</code></pre>
 
customize html form more button
<pre><code>add_filter( 'better_share_buttons_more', function( $html, $share_buttons_settings, $share_buttons_id ){
 // replace SVG icon path with a custom one
 $html = str_replace( 'M18 14V8h-4v6H8v4h6v6h4v-6h6v-4h-6z', 'M18.2 4.2C18.2 3 17.2 2 16 2s-2.2 1-2.2 2.2v9.7H4.2C3 13.8 2 14.8 2 16s1 2.2 2.2 2.2h9.7v9.7c0 1.2 1 2.2 2.2 2.2s2.2-1 2.2-2.2v-9.7H28c1.2 0 2.2-1 2.2-2.2s-1-2.2-2.2-2.2h-9.7V4.2z', $html );
 return $html;
}, 10, 3 );
</code></pre>
 
add custom icon for any network
<pre><code>add_filter( 'share_buttons_icons', function( $icon, $slug, $share_buttons_settings, $share_buttons_id ){
 if( $slug == 'facebook' ){
 // add custom SVG path and you will be able to select it in admin
 $icon[] = 'M29.3 16c0-7.4-6-13.3-13.3-13.3C8.6 2.7 2.7 8.6 2.7 16c0 6.5 4.6 11.8 10.7 13.1V20h-2.7v-4h2.7v-3.3c0-2.6 2.1-4.7 4.7-4.7h3.3v4h-2.7c-.7 0-1.3.6-1.3 1.3V16h4v4h-4v9.3c6.7-.7 11.9-6.4 11.9-13.3z';
 }
 return $icon;
}, 10, 4 );
</code></pre>
 
control shared URL
<pre><code>add_filter( 'better_share_buttons_permalink', function( $url ){
 // ...
 return $url;
});
</code></pre>
 
control shared title
<pre><code>add_filter( 'better_share_buttons_title', function( $title ){
 // ...
 return $title;
});
</code></pre>
 
control HTML output for any network
<pre><code>add_filter( 'better_share_buttons_link', function( $html, $slug, $share_buttons_settings, $share_buttons_id ){
 if( $slug == 'facebook' ){
 $html = str_replace( 'https://facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?', 'https://facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?xxx=yyy&', $html );
 }
 return $html;
}, 10, 4 );
</code></pre>
 
add something before or after your share buttons
<pre><code>add_action( 'before_share_buttons', function( $share_buttons_settings, $atts ){ // or after_share_buttons
 if( $atts['id'] == 12345 ){
 echo '<div class="before-share-buttons">' . __( 'Sharing is caring', 'theme' ) . '</div>';
 }
}, 10, 2 );
</code></pre>
 
<h3>Create your own styles</h3>
Create new folder <code>better-share-buttons</code> inside your theme folder and put iniside style files <code>xyz.css</code> and <code>xyz.json</code>.
Style <code>xyz</code> will automatically appear in the admin settings.
Content of JSON file is used to manipulate settings in admin when you select that style:
<pre><code>{
 "visible_buttons": 999,
 "bsb_mx": 0,
 "bsb_my": 0,
 "bsb_px": 5,
 "bsb_py": 5,
 "bsb_br": 0,
 "bsb_fz": 0,
 "bsb_iz": 32,
 "bsb_lls": 0,
 "bsb_lrs": 0
}
</code></pre>
Content of CSS file should define your style:
<pre><code>.better_share_buttons.bsb-style-xyz{}
</code></pre>

Better Share Buttons

Easily use [better_share_buttons] shortcode anywhere you want.

Jon Bishop

Socialize makes it easy to add relevant social sharing buttons to your posts and pages without clutter or complexity.
You can add sharing buttons in two locations: 
1. Above your post content, left, right, or center aligned (or floating on the left or right) 
2. In a call-to-action (CTA) box below your content
Unlike many other plugins, Socialize provides a panel within the post editor for selecting which buttons appear per post. This helps you display only the most relevant sharing options to encourage engagement.
You can also display a customizable CTA box below the content. Use this space to ask readers to comment, share or take another action. You control the message and which buttons appear here, on a per-post basis.
All visual elements, including button layout, floating behavior, and CTA styles, can be modified in the plugin settings. Developers will also find useful actions and filters for extending functionality.
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Includes 6 core buttons: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, Pinterest, Pocket</li>
<li>Includes lightweight SVG-style alternatives for each service</li>
<li>Display sharing buttons above or below content</li>
<li>Supports floating button bar (left or right)</li>
<li>Buttons can be aligned left, right, or center above the content (non-floating)</li>
<li>Call-to-action section with editable text and layout</li>
<li>Custom post type support</li>
<li>Developer-friendly with actions and filters</li>
<li>Minimal footprint and modernized layout</li>
</ul>
<h4>Useful Links</h4>
For more information and additional resources, you can visit the following pages: 
* <a href="https://jonbishop.com/downloads/wordpress-plugins/socialize/" rel="nofollow ugc">Main Plugin Page</a> 
* <a href="https://jonbishop.com/downloads/wordpress-plugins/socialize/socialize-api/" rel="nofollow ugc">API Page</a>
Note: For proper social metadata (e.g., titles, images), I recommend using a dedicated OpenGraph plugin.

Socialize

Easily add social sharing buttons to posts: float beside content or place in a call-to-action box below.

Better Share Buttons vs Socialize