WP Social Ninja – Embed Social Feeds, User Reviews & Chat Widgets
by Mahmudul Hasan Arif · Social
Also makes 6 other plugins · 40.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
Add Facebook feeds, Instagram feeds, TikTok feeds, Facebook reviews, WhatsApp Chat, Messenger chat, Testimonial, and others using a single dashboard.
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Health
A 90/100
no flags
Active installs
30K+
≈39K estimated
Momentum
-36%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “google reviews” and “instagram feeds” for “facebook reviews” and “reviews”. “google reviews” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #13. “facebook reviews” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “instagram feeds” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #13. “reviews” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
90 health vs 58 average across 1,835 Social plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →4.2%
of downloads still active
At least 30K of 706K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Social plugin keeps 0.5%, across 1,276 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Social plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 13 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 67 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 71 reviews, smoothed to 4.51★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 2 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
63
Momentum
Gaining ground
+1.8
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
59%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+3.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp social | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| user reviews | #3 | #3 | up 3 |
| social reviews your tag | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| social feeds your tag | #4 | #6 | down 1 |
| social media embed | #3 | #4 | up 1 |
| social publishing | #3 | #2 | up 1 |
| ninja | #6 | #6 | up 2 |
| facebook reviews | #6 | #7 | down 3 |
| reviews | #7 | #7 | 0 |
| wp social widget | #5 | #6 | 0 |
| embed social media | #3 | #4 | up 1 |
| wp social chat | #3 | #4 | up 1 |
| social media chat | #3 | #4 | up 2 |
| social chat | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| social | #10 | #12 | down 3 |
| messenger chat | #8 | #8 | up 1 |
| chat messenger | #8 | #9 | up 5 |
| customer reviews your tag | #10 | #9 | down 1 |
| online reviews | #4 | #3 | up 4 |
| messenger | #9 | #6 | up 1 |
544 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 409 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “google reviews” and “instagram feeds” for “facebook reviews” and “reviews”. “google reviews” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #13. “facebook reviews” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “instagram feeds” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #13. “reviews” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Slipping on “instagram feeds”. Down 5 places since 2026-09-20, now #13. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
- One page off on “google reviews”. #13 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 69.1K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
13
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v4.4.0 · 26 Aug 2026
79
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “30K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 15 months ago; the previous band took 15 months to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 7 Oct 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ benk20264mo ago
A short note: The support team were super friendly and assisted me. Great plugin, great team, great support.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ davemgraham7mo ago
I had an issue recently where only 10 reviews were being pulled in – I reached out to support and within a few minutes I received a response. Support worked out I was using an old version of the plugin – my mistake completely! The plugin functionality is flawless….happy to recommend.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ curtmantle7mo ago
I wish I had found this review plugin sooner as I had already wasted money on a more expensive alternative. WP Social Ninja does exactly what I need to display Google Reviews on our website and was really easy to set up, even with multiple Google Business Profiles.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous10mo ago
Skvělý plugin s drobnou rezervou.WP Social Ninja funguje velmi dobře a dlouhodobě s ním mám pozitivní zkušenosti. Nabízí přesně to, co slibuje, a integrace sociálních sítí je přehledná a spolehlivá. Jediné malé mínus vidím v tom, že při aktualizaci nebo případném problému člověk často zjistí nefunkčnost až ve chvíli, kdy se podívá na web. Chybí mi zde včasná notifikace nebo upozornění na problém. I přesto jde o výborný plugin, který mohu doporučit – proto dávám 4 hvězdičky z 5 👍
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ matc10mo ago
Have had a Pro sub for a few years now … the recent update made things a lot clearer with much finer detail available.Had an issue with Facebook feed and masonry layout which turned out to be down to JavaScript timing – support looked into it on live site and provided an updated version which fully fixed the issue. Clear and professional communication, much appreciated.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bcvanwijk11mo ago
Paid for the pro plugin to get a Facebook Events Feed active on the website. Been in contact with the support staff for over two weeks, they haven’t fixed anything yet and are extremely incapable of communicating clearly about the issue.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Vassos Hadjivassiliou11mo ago
WP Social Ninja is an incredibly versatile plugin! It makes embedding social reviews from virtually any platform effortless and seamless. The interface is clean, the features are powerful, and everything works exactly as expected. Truly a time-saver for anyone who wants to showcase social proof on their website. Absolutely deserves 10 stars — well done, team!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mmil112mo ago
When my previous review plugin announced they were closing down, I needed a new one. After some research I settled on using WP Social Ninja. When importing my old reviews, I could not get it to work straight away but received fantastic support from the developer who in the end sent me a video showing the entire process on my staging site. Very helpful!
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 4 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (4.4.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 5.3 WP Social Ninja – Embed Social Feeds, User Reviews & Chat Widgets <= 4.3.0 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure ↗2026-07-23 CVE-2026-65521 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 4.3.0 Patched in 4.3.1
- 2025-12-01 CVE-2025-13007 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.20.3 Patched in 4.0.0
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 7 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names WP Social Ninja when asked about these topics, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 1 Nov 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- Instagram feed, Social feeds
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Add Facebook feeds, Instagram feeds, TikTok feeds, Facebook reviews, WhatsApp Chat, Messenger chat, Testimo..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 13 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 13 of 13 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("designed for", "if you want", "great for").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gutenberg, Beaver Builder and 9 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 26 headings and 9 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 10,909 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "Social Reviews" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-08-21 20K+ → 30K+ up after 437 days in tier
- 2024-06-10 10K+ → 20K+ up after 492 days in tier
- 2023-02-04 9K+ → 10K+ up after 65 days in tier
- 2022-12-01 8K+ → 9K+ up after 50 days in tier
- 2022-10-12 7K+ → 8K+ up after 11 days in tier
- 2022-10-01 6K+ → 7K+ up after 69 days in tier
- 2022-07-24 5K+ → 6K+ up after 53 days in tier
- 2022-06-01 4K+ → 5K+ up after 82 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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ReviewX – Multi-Criteria Reviews for WooCommerce with Google Reviews & Schema 6K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A -
Customer Reviews Collector for WooCommerce 5K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A -
Merchant Center Reviews for WooCommerce 800+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B -
Collect Reviews 40+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B -
Reviews Sorted 20+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
KudoAsk Review Invites for WooCommerce — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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