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Social Media Icon Widget – Social Profile Links with Gutenberg Block

Add a social media icon list. Display social icons and social profile links using a widget or a Gutenberg block.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version1.4.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 5.0 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update20 Aug 20262mo ago
Active installations4K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.1 / 5 from 16 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Social Media Icon Widget – Social Profile Links with Gutenberg Block version 1.4.1 as active, updated 2mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

Need a clean way to show social profile links on your website? This plugin helps you display a social media icon list anywhere. Add icons to your sidebar, footer, or posts.

This tool is simple and fast. It works with any WordPress theme.

You can configure each social media icon in seconds. Control colors, padding, and hover actions without code. It includes an optimized Gutenberg block and sidebar widget.

View Premium Demo: Social Media Icon Widget Premium

More About Pro: Social Media Icon Widget Premium Features

Where To Buy: Buy Social Media Icon Widget Premium

Video Tutorial

Set up Social Icons and Social Profile Links

Showing your social icons should be easy. This plugin saves you time:

  • Simple drag and drop: Place the widget in any sidebar area.
  • Gutenberg block support: Insert social profile links directly into page layouts.
  • SVG Icons: Light SVG renders sharp on all screens.
  • Responsive Grid: Icons adjust automatically to fit mobile devices.

Gutenberg Block and Widget Customization

Customize your social media icon styling to match your brand style:

  • Choose the number of columns per row.
  • Adjust spacing between your social icons.
  • Apply smooth CSS hover animations.
  • Set custom colors for icon designs and backgrounds.
  • Expose options to open links in new tabs.

Supported Platforms

Connect your audience to these popular networks:

  • Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube
  • Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok
  • Tumblr, Flickr, Vimeo, Reddit
  • RSS Feed, Email, WhatsApp, Telegram
  • And many more in the premium version

What Makes This Social Media Icon Widget Different

Unlike bloated social sharing toolbars, this widget focuses on one thing: displaying your social media icon links beautifully. It loads fast, works with any theme, and gives you creative freedom through customization options.

You can adjust each social media icon color to match your brand, add hover effects for visual feedback, and even apply rotation transforms for a unique touch. The spacing controls help you create the exact layout you want.

Free Features

  • 12 popular social network icons
  • Icon color customization
  • Background color settings
  • Hover color effects
  • Multiple icons per row
  • Sidebar and footer widget support
  • Gutenberg block support
  • Fast-loading dynamic inline CSS
  • Icon spacing controls
  • Custom CSS field
  • Mobile responsive design
  • Lightweight SVG icons

Premium Features

Upgrade to unlock additional capabilities:

  • 30+ Pro Social Networks
  • 3 Unique Stunning Layout Styles
  • Custom Background & Icon Color on Hover
  • 60+ Exciting Hover Animations (2D, Curls, Glow)
  • 10+ 3D Transform Rotations
  • Advanced color pickers
  • Multiple icon size options
  • Priority Email & Forum Support

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WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • gutenberg block
  • icon widget
  • social icons
  • social media icon
  • social profile links
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 7.4
Update activity20 Aug 20262mo ago

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