Social Profile Linking for WordPress Plugin Directory
Social Profile Linking is the #93 ranked social app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 3 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Social Profile Linking is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Sajid K.Shaikh. With a rating of 5.0★ from 3 reviews, it currently ranks #93 in the Social category.
AppRanks data: Social Profile Linking ranks #93 in Social on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 21% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Social Profile Linking is a category-leading 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. 3 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
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Sajid K.Shaikh — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (3) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Social Profile Linking works
This is a simple social profile linking plugin that allows you to easily insert social icons in your site! with shortcode or php code embed or through widget easily for use in template. It comes with good CSS styling, the icons are all RETINA-READY!
After installing the plugin you’ll have the new Social Profiles section found under Settings, where you can enter in the URLs of your social profiles for the services you use. If you do not enter a URL, that social icon will not appear.
Once you’ve added a few of your social link URLs, you need to insert them in your site. There are 3 ways to do this:
Firstly, you can do it using PHP – <?php echo spl_show_template(); ?>
Secondly, you can insert the spcial profile linking icons with the [spl] shortcode anywhere you’d like pages/posts.
Thirdly, you can insert through widget on any sidebar any where easily.
Social icon for Sites Included:
Tumblr
Youtube
Vimeo
Flickr
Github
Google+
Dribbble
Behance
SoundCloud
Spotify
Rdio
If you have any query or suggestion? Let me know!
Credits:
Social Profile Icons – ZURB
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Social#93of 460Top 21%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Social Profile Linking stands in the Social category
Social Profile Linking ranks #93 of 460 apps in the Social category, placing it in the top 21% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Social Profile Linking?
Social Profile Linking is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 3 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 Sajid K.Shaikh.
Who uses Social Profile Linking?
Currently around 100 active stores have installed Social Profile Linking. 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 Social Profile Linking rank on WordPress?
Social Profile Linking currently sits at position #93 in the Social category on WordPress. That places it in the top 20% 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.