On the measured data here, Shortcodes Ultimate leads on more dimensions (3 vs 0). Pick AddToAny Share Buttons if one of the points where it leads is what you need.

Where Shortcodes Ultimate leads

Higher average rating: 4.9★ vs 4.7★.
More published reviews: 5,924 vs 1,114.
Ranks higher in Popular: #146 vs #186 of 510.

How this is generated

Built only from the WordPress Plugin Directory listing data shown on this page. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparisons. Read the methodology

Read each app's audit: AddToAny Share Buttons audit • Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements audit

1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

Field	AddToAny Share Buttons	Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	micropat	Vova

2. Categories & rankings

Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline

AddToAny Share Buttons

Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements

Social#1 of 460

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Keyword	AddToAny Share Buttons	Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements
faq	Not ranked	#12
live support	Not ranked	#43

5. App details

Long-form description

AddToAny Share Buttons

The AddToAny Share Buttons plugin for WordPress increases traffic & engagement by helping people share your posts and pages to any service. Services include Facebook, Bluesky, Mastodon, Pinterest, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Threads, Tumblr, Reddit, X, WeChat, and many more sharing and social media sites & apps. AddToAny is the home of universal sharing, and the AddToAny plugin is the most popular share plugin for WordPress, making sites social media ready since 2006. Share Buttons Standard share buttons — share each piece of content Floating share buttons — responsive & customizable, vertical & horizontal Counters — fast & official share counts in the same style Follow buttons — social media links to your Instagram, YouTube, Discord, Snapchat Image sharing buttons – share buttons for sharing images Vector share buttons & follow buttons — custom color SVG icons Custom share icons — use your own if you prefer Official buttons including the Facebook Like Button, Pinterest Save Button, and LinkedIn Share Button Universal email sharing makes it easy to share via Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook.com (Hotmail), AOL Mail, and any other web or native apps Custom Placement & Appearance Before content, after content, or before & after content Vertical Floating Share Bar, and Horizontal Floating Share Bar As a shortcode, or a widget within a theme’s layout Programmatically with template tags Analytics Integration Google Analytics integration (access guide) for sharing analytics Track shared links with Bitly and custom URL shorteners Display share counts on posts and pages WordPress Optimized Loads asynchronously so your content always loads before or in parallel with AddToAny Supports theme features such as HTML5, widgets, infinite scroll, post formats Supports WooCommerce, multilingual sites, multisite networks, and accessibility standards AddToAny is free — no signup, no login, no accounts to manage Mobile Optimized & Retina Ready AddToAny gives users the choice in sharing from a service’s native app or from a web app Responsive Floating Share Buttons are mobile ready by default, and configurable breakpoints make floating buttons work with any theme AddToAny’s SVG icons are super-lightweight and pixel-perfect at any size, and AddToAny’s responsive share menu fits on all displays Automatic AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) support for social share buttons on AMP pages Customizable & Extensible Choose exactly where you want AddToAny to appear Easily customize sharing on your WordPress site Highly extensible for developers and designers Custom icons let you use any icons from any location (media uploads directory, CDN, etc.) Many more publisher and user features Wide Support Over 10 years of development Over 18 million downloads Translated into dozens of languages Ongoing support from the community This plugin always strives to be the best WordPress plugin for sharing. Development is fueled by your kind words and feedback. Share this plugin See also: The share buttons for all platforms The share buttons for WordPress.com AddToAny Blog | Privacy Policy

Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements

Building new pages with Gutenberg? Explore VovaBlocks, a focused collection of native marketing and content blocks from the creator of Shortcodes Ultimate. View VovaBlocks → About Shortcodes Ultimate Shortcodes Ultimate is a WordPress shortcode plugin for adding tabs, accordions, buttons, FAQs, sliders, carousels, lightboxes, columns, boxes and other reusable content elements without coding. It is ideal for site owners who want richer content layouts and practical UI elements without switching to a full page builder. Use Shortcodes Ultimate in the Block Editor, Classic Editor, widgets and template files. Generate shortcodes visually, preview the result before inserting it, and reuse the same elements across posts, pages and existing shortcode-based content. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of WordPress sites, Shortcodes Ultimate helps you replace multiple single-purpose UI plugins with one maintained toolkit. Explore live examples What you can build With Shortcodes Ultimate, you can quickly add common WordPress content elements such as: Accordions and FAQ sections Responsive tabs CTA buttons and download buttons Boxes, notes and callouts Columns and layout helpers Sliders and carousels Lightboxes for images and custom content Post lists and dynamic content blocks Spoilers, toggles and expandable content Media embeds and visual content blocks Instead of installing a separate plugin for every small content element, Shortcodes Ultimate gives you one maintained toolkit for everyday WordPress content tasks. Works with modern and classic WordPress workflows Shortcodes Ultimate works with the Block Editor, Classic Editor, widgets and template files. You can insert shortcodes manually, use WordPress shortcode blocks or use the built-in shortcode generator to configure elements visually. This makes the plugin useful for: Site owners who want to improve content without coding Bloggers and affiliate publishers who need reusable CTA and content blocks Agencies and freelancers maintaining multiple WordPress sites Developers who want shortcode-friendly output in templates Existing sites with older content that already uses shortcodes Why use Shortcodes Ultimate? 50+ ready-to-use WordPress shortcodes Visual shortcode generator Live preview Works with the Block Editor and Classic Editor Shortcodes can be used in posts, pages, widgets and template files Responsive elements that work with your theme Built-in Custom CSS editor Developer-friendly hooks and documentation Free version available on WordPress.org Pro version available for advanced shortcodes, extra styles and premium support Why shortcodes still matter in WordPress The WordPress Block Editor is great for visual content editing, but shortcodes are still useful when you need portable, reusable content elements that work across different parts of a WordPress site. Shortcodes are especially helpful when you want to: Reuse the same content element in many posts or pages Add dynamic content inside widgets or templates Maintain older WordPress sites that already use shortcodes Work across Classic Editor and Block Editor workflows Add content elements without switching to a full page builder Keep common UI elements available through a simple text-based syntax Shortcodes Ultimate is designed for these practical workflows. It gives you a large collection of ready-made shortcodes and a visual generator, so you do not need to write shortcode syntax manually unless you want to. Free and Pro The free version of Shortcodes Ultimate includes a large collection of useful shortcodes for everyday WordPress content tasks. Shortcodes Ultimate Pro adds advanced shortcodes, additional styles, Content Slider, Pricing Table, Testimonials, Shortcode Creator, Elementor support and premium support. Compare Free and Pro Useful links Documentation Live Examples Pro features Support

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, AddToAny Share Buttons or Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements?

Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 5,924 reviews) compared to AddToAny Share Buttons (4.7★ from 1,114 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose AddToAny Share Buttons or Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements?

Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 4.7★). 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, AddToAny Share Buttons or Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (5,924 vs 1,114).

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the WordPress Plugin Directory data. What it can show: AddToAny Share Buttons has 1,114 published reviews; Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements has 5,924 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.

Can I migrate data between AddToAny Share Buttons and Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements?

Migration support varies by app and category. AddToAny Share Buttons and Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements 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 AddToAny Share Buttons" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

AddToAny Share Buttons vs Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements