Click 2 Share

Description

The Click 2 Share plugin is a simple, one-click shareable block for the Gutenberg editor, making it effortless for blog visitors to share your content on Social media platforms such as Meta Threads, X (formely Twitter) or Reddit.
This call to action in your blog will help you to grow your content visibility and visitor engagement.

Key Features

  • One-Click Share: Streamline the process of sharing blog posts, encouraging greater engagement and visibility on social media.
  • Mix and Match: Create text blocks for Meta Threads, X or Reddit on the same page. Every block can be different.
  • Gutenberg Block Integration: Seamlessly add the Click 2 Share block to any post or page using the Gutenberg editor.
  • Customizable Settings: Choose between dark and light base styles, set a username for attribution, and customize the default text for the share link. Further customization with CSS is possible.
  • Default Settings: Set the default settings to be applied to every new block created.

Screenshots

  • Editor view with sideplanel and different color options.
  • Click 2 Share plugin with custom CSS as found on www.fasterbikeblog.com
  • Overview of settings page with default settings.

Blocks

This plugin provides 1 block.

  • Click 2 Share Gutenberg Block Plugin to display a shareable post on Meta Threads, X (formely Twitter) or Reddit.

Installation

  1. Install: Access your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Add New, and search for “Click 2 Share.” Click “Install Now.” Activate the plugin to start integrating shareable content blocks into your posts.
  2. Configure: You can set default settings in the “Click 2 Share” settings page for new blocks.
  3. Use: In the Gutenberg editor, add a “Click 2 Share” block to your post, adjusting the base style, username, and default share text in the block settings for each block.

Alternatively, you can also build from source from the GitHub repository.

FAQ

Why use this plugin?

Click 2 Share is designed to seamlessly integrate with your blog; this plugin enables visitors to effortlessly share your content on top social media platforms Meta Threads, X (formely Twitter) and Reddit with just a single click. Simple to use yet powerful in impact, Click 2 Share is an essential tool for bloggers aiming to expand their digital footprint and attract more viewers.

Which Social media platforms are supported?

Currently, Meta Threads, X (former Twitter) and Reddit are supported. Let me know if you are looking to support a specific platform!

Can I customize the Click 2 Threads block?

Select from dark or light themes inspired by Meta Threads or use CSS for deeper customization. You can set deault settings to make new block creation quick.

How can I track shares?

You can use website analytics such as Plausible or Google Analytics to capture clicks on links that take users to a website other than your own. With Plausible I can confirm it working.

Is Click 2 Share compatible with all WordPress themes?

While designed for WordPress 5.0 and higher, it should work with any theme that supports Gutenberg blocks. Testing with your specific theme is recommended.

How can I get support or report an issue?

For support or to report an issue, visit the GitHub repository or contact me at code@eetezadi.com.

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Contributors & Developers

“Click 2 Share” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

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Interested in development?

Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.

Changelog

1.3.2

  • Compatibility requires now 6.6 or higher. Not exactly sure why…
  • Finalized unit tests
  • As a result quite some refactoring and bug fixes

1.3.1

  • Fixed shortlink implementation via WP REST API
  • First suite of unit tests

1.3.0

  • Added option to use the WP shortlink instead of permalink. Some WP plugins can transform these shortlinks and enable tracking
  • Cosmetic improvements and bug fixes

1.2.0

  • X, Reddit and Threads now possible sharing destinations
  • Cosmetic improvements and bug fixes

1.1.6

  • Fix in build process

1.1.5

  • Cosmetic improvements for WordPress plugin directory

1.1.4

  • Updates of dir structure and assets for publishing on Plugin directory.
  • Small fixes

1.1.3

  • Small fixes based on WordPress initial code review

1.1.2

  • Rename to “Click 2 Share” because of WordPress directory trademark rules

1.1.1

  • Fix: slight border in editor for white background themes
  • Fix: Readme, screenshots, logo and slug

1.1.0

  • New Feature: Shows remaing letters on message editor
  • Fixes: Various improvements in code structure, code documentation, JS linting and bug fixes

1.0.0

  • Initial Release.