Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | AddToAny Share Buttons | Loader Plus Lightbox |
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| Rating | 4.7 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.1k | 2 |
| Active installs | 300,000+ | 40+ |
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Loader Plus Lightbox edges out AddToAny Share Buttons on rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★), 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 2), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Loader Plus Lightbox'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 Loader Plus Lightbox; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — AddToAny Share Buttons's 1,113-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Loader Plus Lightbox'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 • Loader Plus Lightbox audit
Loader Plus Lightbox has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 2 reviews) compared to AddToAny Share Buttons (4.7★ from 1,113 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 broader integrations; Loader Plus Lightbox is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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 2), 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). Loader Plus Lightbox aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (2 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 Loader Plus Lightbox 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 Loader Plus Lightbox" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
