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Social Media Icons vs Threads Embed
Side-by-side comparison
At a glance
| Metric | Social Media Icons | Threads Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.5 ★ | 3.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 605 | 29 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | ★ 4 | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 49 supported |
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live data on this pageThe call
On the measured data here, Social Media Icons leads on more dimensions (3 vs 1). Pick Threads Embed if one of the points where it leads is what you need.
Where Social Media Icons leads
- Higher average rating: 4.5★ vs 3.6★.
- More published reviews: 605 vs 29.
- Ranks higher in Social: #6 vs #32 of 108.
Where Threads Embed leads
- Available in more languages: 49 vs 1.
How this is generated
Built only from the Wix App Market listing data shown on this page. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparisons. Read the methodology
Read each app's audit: Social Media Icons audit • Threads Embed audit
1. Listing metadata
Field-level data| Field | Social Media Icons | Threads Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer |
2. Pricing & plans
Marketplace-listed plans · paid plans cheapest first, not matched tier-for-tierTier
Social Media Icons
Threads Embed
Paid plans
Starter
- All of Free + remove POWR Logo
- 5 social icons
- Animation effects
- Live chat with POWR team - no AI
Pro
- All of Starter +
- 8 social icons
- Custom images & links
- Custom CSS & JS
Business
- All of Pro +
- Unlimited social icons
- Custom CSS & JS
Basic
- Add 3 social icons + hover effects
- Undo/redo feature
- Enable color gradients & shadow effect
- 24/7 email support
Prime
- First Assist
- Priority Requests
- Membership Offers
Starter
- Display Threads content anywhere
- Unlimited page views
- Unlimited widgets
3. Features
As listed by each developerSocial Media Icons
- Grow your following with icon links for 50+ different social media sites
- Capture attention with hover effects, animations and choose your own colors
- Upload your own custom icons to link to any webpage
- Connect all your social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and more
Threads Embed
- Seamless Threads Embedding: Effortlessly integrate Threads thread into your website with a simple copy-and-paste process
- Customizable Display Options: Customize the embedded Threads content to match your website's aesthetics and layout, ensuring a seamless user experience
- Real-time Updates: Enjoy automatic updates for embedded Threads content, so your website visitors always see the latest comments of a thread
4. Categories & rankings
Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline5. Search rankings
Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized| Keyword | Social Media Icons | Threads Embed |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | #25 | |
| your instagram | #23 | #45 |
6. Activity in the last 90 days
Tracked changes · pricing, features, copy, screenshotsSocial Media Icons · 0 changes
No tracked changes.
Threads Embed · 3 changes
- Oct 21descriptionListing copy updated
- Oct 5descriptionListing copy updated
- Aug 21featuresFeatures list updated
7. App details
Long-form descriptionSocial Media Icons
- Link to your social media networks with social media icons and watch your social following explode. - Create a social media menu with icons for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Medium, Reddit, Spotify, WhatsApp, and 50+ social media sites. - Fully customize the look of your social media icons: choose a background, fill colors, icon shape, button size, and add animation and hover effects. - Arrange your social media icons horizontally or vertically on your page. If you have any questions or need help getting Social Media Icons up and running, we’re here to help. Visit the POWR Help Center for answers to common questions and for email support.
Threads Embed
Introducing "Threads Embed" – the ultimate solution to seamlessly integrate Threads content into your website. With our app, you can easily embed captivating Threads videos and engaging profiles directly onto your web pages. No coding skills are required; just copy and paste the embed code to showcase your favorite Threads content effortlessly. The app offers customizable display options, allowing you to tailor the appearance to your website's unique style. Stay up-to-date with real-time updates for embedded content, ensuring your visitors enjoy the freshest Threads clips and profile information. Take your website to the next level with the viral power of Threads videos and profiles at your fingertips.
Frequently asked
Common questions about this comparisonIs Social Media Icons or Threads Embed cheaper?
Neither Social Media Icons nor Threads Embed lists a free plan. Social Media Icons lists no paid plan with a published price; Threads Embed lists no paid plan with a published price. Prices are as listed on the Wix App Market; check what each tier includes in the Pricing section above.
Which has better reviews, Social Media Icons or Threads Embed?
Social Media Icons has the higher average rating (4.5★ from 605 reviews) compared to Threads Embed (3.6★ from 29 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Should I choose Social Media Icons or Threads Embed?
Social Media Icons holds the higher average rating (4.5★ vs 3.6★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Which is faster to set up, Social Media Icons or Threads Embed?
Both apps are one-click installs from the Wix App Market. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; Social Media Icons has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (605 vs 29).
Which works better for small vs large Wix App Market site owners?
AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the Wix App Market data. What it can show: Social Media Icons has 605 published reviews; Threads Embed has 29 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.
Can I migrate data between Social Media Icons and Threads Embed?
Migration support varies by app and category. Social Media Icons and Threads Embed both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Threads Embed" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.