Social Sharing (by Danny)
Social Sharing By Danny The simplest sharing links possible for Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Most WordPress plugins that add social sharing functionality are too ugly, heavy, complicated or poorly coded for my liking. This plugin aims to be better: simple, efficient and flexible. No script dependencies From itself, the buttons are actually plain text links which require no external scripts. It makes no sense to load over 50 kilobytes of scripts and styles for a functionality 95% of your users will not use. Simple, yet pretty and user-friendly You can have the plugin load two very small files to add icons and a pop-up functionality to the sharing links. This way, users do not have to leave your website after clicking a sharing option. Both files are optional and you are free to craft your own styles. Features Sharing links for Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Simple icon styles with a hover effect Simple script of just 426 bytes (with no additional dependencies) which will make the various sharing links open in a pop-up window. A shortcode and a template function to display the buttons anywhere you want. An overridable filter to customize when and where to display the sharing links. Translation ready Translations Is the plugin not translated into your language? You can contribute your translations using the translation editor here on WordPress.org. About the author Danny van Kooten has been building WordPress plugins since 2010. He is also the developer behind Mailchimp for WordPress and Koko Analytics.
Social Engine
Social Engine is the self-hosted social media scheduler for WordPress. Connect directly to X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Mastodon—no middleman, no monthly fees, complete control. Unlike Buffer, Hootsuite, or Later, Social Engine runs entirely on your WordPress site. Your data stays yours, your connections are permanent, and there’s no monthly subscription. Set it up once (15-30 minutes per platform), then enjoy unlimited scheduling forever. Stop paying for features you already own! 🚀 Social Engine implements full MCP support for AI-powered social media automation. Visit our official site and check out the docs to get started. Core Modules 📅 Smart Scheduling Visual calendar with drag-and-drop, per-account posting times, and intelligent queue management. Schedule weeks ahead or let AI handle it. 🤖 AI-Powered Enhancement Built-in AI Post Enhancer rewrites content naturally, suggests hashtags, and maintains your brand voice. Works with AI Engine for advanced features. 🌍 Multi-Language Support Full Polylang and WPML integration. Filter by language, auto-schedule per locale, maintain tone across translations. 🧠 Intelligence Features Full MCP support means AI assistants like ChatGPT or Claude can schedule posts, manage your queue, and create content—all through conversation. 📅 Smart Scheduling Control when and how your content reaches social networks. Calendar View: Beautiful drag-and-drop interface Month, week, or list view Color-coded by platform Quick post editing Bulk operations Auto-Scheduling: Automatically post new WordPress content Filter by post type, tag, or language Customizable templates with variables Featured image support Smart timing based on your schedule Queue Management: Per-account default posting times Multiple time slots per day Smart slot detection (avoids conflicts) Draft workflow for review Locked dates to prevent scheduling 🤖 AI-Powered Enhancement Let AI perfect your social content before it goes live. Post Enhancer: Rewrites content naturally for each platform Suggests relevant hashtags Maintains your brand voice and language Quick Test mode to preview changes Works with all supported languages AI Vision (requires AI Engine): Analyzes images and suggests captions Describes product photos automatically Creates alt text for accessibility Multi-image gallery support 🌍 Multi-Language Support Perfect for multilingual sites using Polylang or WPML. Features: Filter posts by language in calendar Auto-schedule only specific languages AI Enhancer respects original language Template variables work per locale Separate queues per language 🧠 Intelligence Features Social Engine has full MCP (Model Context Protocol) support, so AI assistants can manage your entire social media workflow through conversation. What AI Can Do: “Schedule my latest post to Twitter tomorrow at 3pm” “Show me what’s in the queue for next week” “Rewrite this post for Instagram and add hashtags” “Delete all draft posts older than 30 days” “Publish this content to all my accounts now” “Create 5 posts from my recent articles” Setup Guide: Check the MCP documentation to connect ChatGPT or Claude to your WordPress site. Social Engine’s tools will appear automatically alongside AI Engine’s core features. Automation Examples: Daily content generation from blog posts Automated hashtag research Bulk post creation from content calendar Smart scheduling based on engagement patterns Multi-platform content adaptation 🔌 Platform Support Direct connections to major social networks. Supported Platforms: X (Twitter): Text, images, polls (via API v2) Facebook: Posts, images, links with previews Instagram: Images, galleries, captions LinkedIn: Professional content, images Pinterest: Pins with images and descriptions Mastodon: Federated network support Connection Method: Unlike third-party schedulers, Social Engine uses your own app credentials. This means: No data sharing with intermediaries No rate limits from scheduling services Permanent access (not subject to service changes) Full API feature support Complete privacy Setup takes 15-30 minutes per platform (one-time), then you’re independent forever. Pro Features Instagram Support Pinterest Support LinkedIn Support Revive Posts (auto-repost old content) Draft Workflow Priority Support
