Plugin info

Total downloads: 137,896
Active installs: 2,000
Total reviews: 7
Average rating: 4.4
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 3 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 11/9/2021 (1513 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 5/16/2011 (14 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 4.2
Tested up to WordPress version: 5.8.12
Minimum PHP version: 5.6

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Possibly abandoned • Last updated 1513 days ago • 7 reviews

22/100

Is The Social Links abandoned?

Possibly abandoned (last update 1513 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 4.2
Tested up to: 5.8.12
Requires PHP: 5.6

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Description

Note: Development for The Social Links happens on Github. Please submit an issue there.

The Social Links plugin adds a widget and shortcode to your WordPress website allowing you to display icons linking to your social profiles. The new version includes the following social networks:

  • Telegram
  • Google+
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Behance
  • Bitcoin
  • Delicious
  • DeviantArt
  • Digg
  • Dribble
  • Flickr
  • Foursquare
  • GitHub
  • LastFM
  • Medium
  • Skype
  • Soundcloud
  • Spotify
  • Tumblr
  • Vine
  • WordPress
  • Telegram

We’ve also added support for a shortcode ([the-social-links]) for use in WordPress posts and pages and a custom template tag () for use in template files.

The Social Links is translation ready!

Installation

Installation via WordPress Dashboard:

  1. Navigate to Plugins->Add New
  2. Search for “The Social Links” and click “Install Now”
  3. Click “Settings” or browse to the “The Social Links” once you have installed the plugin to configure your social network links.
  4. Go to your widgets and add the “The Social Links” widget to your sidebar, add the shortcode ([the-social-links]) in your posts and pages or add the custom template tag (<?php the_social_links();?>) in your template files.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add the bookmarks to my theme manually (also for themes that do not support widgets)?

Using the shortcode ([the-social-links]) in your posts and pages or by adding the custom template tag (<?php the_social_links();?>) in your template files.

Are you going to add other social networks?

To keep the plugin as fluid as possible we have decided to minimise the amount of networks in the free version. If you have a network that you think should be added, please head to our support page to submit a request.

Can I use other icons?

We have decided that to keep a high standard for the plugin we will be using font based icons. All icons are styled by CSS. We are developing additional premium icon packs that you will be able to purchase.

Can I change the order of the icons?

You can change the order on your settings page.

Review feed

Andrew Lima
9/29/2016

Great Plugin!

Easy to use plugin. Great work.
Adam Pery
9/26/2018

Very good plugin

Thank you guys

Screenshots

  1. Settings Page

    Settings Page

  2. Default Social Links

    Default Social Links

Changelog

2.0.5

Fix regression in template tag.

2.0.3

  • Really add Telegram

2.0.2

  • Add Telegram

2.0.1

  • Add the template tag back in.

2.0.0

  • Refactored some code
  • Updated Font Awesome

1.3.1

  • Fixed type hinting error (we’re not there yet, captain)

1.3.0

  • We added all social networks in the pack
  • Preparation for some new features to come