SimpleSocial is the #95 ranked social app on WordPress, with a 3.0 average rating from 2 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
SimpleSocial is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Web Guy. With a rating of 3.0★ from 2 reviews, it currently ranks #95 in the Social category.
AppRanks data: SimpleSocial ranks #95 in Social on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 21% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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SimpleSocial is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Social category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 2 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by Web Guy — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (3.0★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How SimpleSocial works
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Display icons for your social media profile links.
Icons are set under Appearance > Menus.
Simply create a custom menu, add custom links to it, add the desired platform name to each link’s respective Navigation Label (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), assign the menu to the SimpleSocial location, and use the shortcode [simplesocial] in any Page, Post, or Text Widget
You can drag and drop icon menu items in any order you like (just like any normal WordPress menu)
You can set the universal icon size and color under Settings > SimpleSocial
Icons by Simple Icons | Plugin by Web Guy
Supported icons:
X/Twitter
TikTok
YouTube
3,500~ more in the pro version.
Category rankings
As of Sep 8, 2026- Social#95of 460Top 21%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where SimpleSocial stands in the Social category
SimpleSocial ranks #95 of 460 apps in the Social category, placing it in the top 21% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is SimpleSocial?
SimpleSocial is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 3.0-star rating from 2 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Social category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Web Guy.
Who uses SimpleSocial?
Currently around 100 active stores have installed SimpleSocial. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Social category on WordPress.
Where does SimpleSocial rank on WordPress?
SimpleSocial currently sits at position #95 in the Social category on WordPress. That places it in the top 21% of 460 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.