Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| AddToAny Share Buttons | Genesis Simple Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | — | — |
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | — | — |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed | — | — |
| Last updated | — | — |
| Metric | AddToAny Share Buttons | Genesis Simple Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.7 ★ | 4.4 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.1k | 33 |
| Active installs | 300,000+ | 10,000+ |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
AddToAny Share Buttons edges out Genesis Simple Share on rating (4.7★ vs 4.4★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. AddToAny Share Buttons has the larger user base (1,113 reviews vs 33), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Genesis Simple Share's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to AddToAny Share Buttons; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Genesis Simple Share's 33-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than AddToAny Share Buttons's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: AddToAny Share Buttons audit • Genesis Simple Share audit
No tracked changes.
AddToAny Share Buttons has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 1,113 reviews) compared to Genesis Simple Share (4.4★ from 33 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. AddToAny Share Buttons fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Genesis Simple Share is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. AddToAny Share Buttons has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,113 reviews vs 33), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
AddToAny Share Buttons typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,113 reviews). Genesis Simple Share aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (33 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. AddToAny Share Buttons and Genesis Simple Share 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 Genesis Simple Share" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
