Description
Native Social Share adds a clean and simple share button to your posts — powered by the browser’s native Web Share API with graceful fallbacks for Twitter (X), Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Automatically adds share buttons below, above, or both positions in posts
- Supports auto dark mode (via
prefers-color-scheme) - No JavaScript dependencies (zero jQuery)
- Lightweight (~5KB including CSS & JS)
- Progressive enhancement: uses native share where available, fallbacks otherwise
This plugin focuses on simplicity, accessibility, and performance. Perfect for modern WordPress themes that prioritize speed and native UX.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
You are free to modify and redistribute it under the same license.
Author
Developed by M Khoirul Huda
Website: https://mkhuda.com
GitHub: https://github.com/mkhuda/native-social-share-wp
Screenshots
Native Share button with fallback links (light mode) 
Dark mode appearance (automatic)
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/native-social-share/ - Activate the plugin through Plugins Installed Plugins
- Go to Settings Native Social Share to configure:
- Position: Above, Below, or Both
- Enabled platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)
- Save changes and enjoy native sharing on your posts!
FAQ
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Does it require jQuery or Font Awesome?
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No, it’s written in pure PHP and vanilla JavaScript with inline SVG icons.
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What happens on unsupported browsers?
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When
navigator.shareisn’t available, the plugin shows fallback links for Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. -
Is there a shortcode or block?
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Not yet — planned for a future update.
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Does it support caching and CDNs?
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Yes. All assets are static and safe for full-page caching/CDN optimization.
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Contributors & Developers
“Native Social Share” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.1.0 – 2025-10-27
- Updated all function and option prefixes from
nsstonatssh(per WP.org guidelines) - Added PHP namespace
Mkhuda\NativeSocialShare - Added “Both (Above & Below)” position option for more flexibility
- Fixed license declaration mismatch between plugin header and readme
- Improved option migration for smoother upgrade
- Minor code cleanup and standard compliance (PHPCS/WPCS)
1.0.0 – 2025-10-15
- Initial public release
- Native Web Share + fallback links
- Auto Dark Mode support
- Configurable social buttons