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Improves mobile share click tracking.<\/p>"},"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3563692,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":"","width":256,"height":256}},"assets_banners":{"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3563692,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":"","width":772,"height":250}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.4.0","1.5.0"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":[],"screenshots":{"1":"Settings page with placement, styling, and network controls.","2":"Floating share bar on a single post.","3":"Post editor share counter controls."}},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[157,3091,58937,680],"plugin_category":[56],"plugin_contributors":[266080],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-308706","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-facebook","plugin_tags-share-buttons","plugin_tags-share-count","plugin_tags-social-share","plugin_category-social-and-sharing","plugin_contributors-khanalsaroj083","plugin_committers-khanalsaroj083"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/sk-share-counter\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3563692","banner_2x":false,"banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/sk-share-counter\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3563692","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/sk-share-counter\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3563692","generated":false},"screenshots":[],"raw_content":"\n

Sk Share Counter adds lightweight social sharing buttons with a displayed total share count. It supports vertical floating sidebars, bottom sticky bars, dual placement, shortcode output, network ordering, brand\/custom colors, manual base counts, per-post multipliers, and a global multiplier.<\/p>\n\n

The plugin also includes recovery tools for older share counts from other plugins via post meta keys.<\/p>\n\n

If a post has no calculated count, the plugin displays a stable fallback count from 6 to 17 instead of showing zero. The fallback is deterministic per post, so it does not change on every page load.<\/p>\n\n

Usage Instructions<\/h3>\n\n

1. Quick Start (Automatic Floating Bar)<\/h3>\n\n

After activation, go to Settings \u2192 Sk Share Counter<\/strong> and:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Placement<\/strong> \u2014 Choose where the share bar appears (floating sidebar left\/right, bottom bar, or both). Desktop and mobile can have separate placements.<\/li>\n
  2. Display on<\/strong> \u2014 Select which page types show the bar: Homepage, Posts, Pages, Archives, Author pages.<\/li>\n
  3. Button styling<\/strong> \u2014 Pick size (Small 32px \/ Medium 48px \/ Large 64px), shape (Square \/ Rounded \/ Circle \/ Rectangle), and color theme (Official brand colors or a Custom color).<\/li>\n
  4. Networks<\/strong> \u2014 Drag to reorder the networks. Uncheck any you want to hide. Supported networks: Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Pinterest, Messenger, Telegram, Email.<\/li>\n
  5. Click Save Changes<\/strong> at the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    The share bar will automatically appear on your site based on your settings. Use the Live Preview<\/strong> section to see how it looks before saving.<\/p>\n\n

    2. Per-Post Settings<\/h3>\n\n

    Edit any post or page. In the sidebar, you'll find a \"Share counter\"<\/strong> meta box where you can:<\/p>\n\n

      \n
    • Base share count<\/strong> \u2014 Manually set a starting count (e.g., if migrating from another plugin).<\/li>\n
    • Multiplier<\/strong> \u2014 Multiply the total for this specific post (e.g., set to 2 to double the display count).<\/li>\n
    • The meta box also shows tracked views, share clicks, and the final displayed total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      3. Using the Shortcode<\/h3>\n\n

      To manually place the share bar inside a post or page content, use:<\/p>\n\n

      [skshco_share_bar]\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n
      This renders an inline horizontal bar (not floating\/sticky) at that exact position in the content.<\/p>\n\n
      4. Recovering Counts from Old Plugins<\/h3>\n\n
      If you are switching from another share count plugin, go to Settings \u2192 Sk Share Counter \u2192 Recover old share counts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n
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      1. Extra post meta keys<\/strong> \u2014 Add any custom meta keys from your old plugin (one per line). Built-in support for shared_counts_total<\/code>, mashsb_shares<\/code>, and mashsharer_total_shares<\/code>.<\/li>\n
      2. Click \"Run bulk import for all published posts\"<\/strong> to scan all posts and store the recovered totals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
        5. Count Calculation Formula<\/h3>\n\n
        The displayed total follows this formula:<\/p>\n\n
        round((base + views + share clicks + recovered legacy) \u00d7 post multiplier \u00d7 global multiplier)\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n
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        • Base<\/strong>: Manual count set per post in the editor.<\/li>\n
        • Views<\/strong>: One tracked view per visitor per day (cookie-based, logged-in editors excluded, bots excluded).<\/li>\n
        • Share clicks<\/strong>: Counted when a visitor clicks a share button.<\/li>\n
        • Recovered legacy<\/strong>: Imported from old plugin meta keys.<\/li>\n
        • Global multiplier<\/strong>: Set in Settings, applied to all posts.<\/li>\n
        • Post multiplier<\/strong>: Per-post override in the editor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
          If the result is 0, a deterministic fallback between 6 and 17 is shown instead. Final numbers are displayed in compact format (e.g., 1K<\/code>, 1.5M<\/code>, 2B<\/code>).<\/p>\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Upload the sk-share-counter<\/code> folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code>, or install the plugin zip from the WordPress admin.<\/li>\n
          2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.<\/li>\n
          3. Go to Settings \u2192 Sk Share Counter<\/strong> to configure the plugin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            Why does the plugin show 6 to 17 shares instead of 0?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
            When the calculated total is zero, the plugin displays a stable fallback between 6 and 17. This avoids showing \"0 Shares\" on new or imported posts. The fallback is deterministic per post \u2014 it stays the same on every page load.<\/p><\/dd>\n
            How do I change the share bar position for mobile vs desktop?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
            In Settings \u2192 Sk Share Counter<\/strong>, you can set Desktop placement<\/strong> and Mobile placement<\/strong> independently. For example, show a vertical sidebar on desktop and a horizontal bottom bar on mobile. The plugin automatically switches based on screen width.<\/p><\/dd>\n
            Can I place the share bar manually instead of floating?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
            Yes. Use the shortcode [skshco_share_bar]<\/code> anywhere in your post or page content. This renders an inline bar at that exact position.<\/p><\/dd>\n
            How do I change the order of networks?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
            In Settings \u2192 Sk Share Counter<\/strong>, scroll to the Networks<\/strong> section. Drag the handle (\u2630) next to each network to reorder. Uncheck a network to hide it.<\/p><\/dd>\n
            How do I set a custom brand color?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
            In Settings \u2192 Sk Share Counter \u2192 Button styling<\/strong>, select \"Custom solid color\"<\/strong> and enter a hex color (e.g., #FF0000<\/code> for red). All buttons will use that single color.<\/p><\/dd>\n
            Does the plugin track visitors?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
            The plugin tracks page views<\/strong> (one per visitor per day via cookie) and share button clicks<\/strong> to display live counts on the frontend. This data is stored locally in your WordPress database (post meta). No third-party service is used for tracking.<\/p><\/dd>\n
            How are totals formatted?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
            Numbers are displayed in compact YouTube-style format:\n- 1,000 \u2192 1K<\/code>\n- 1,500 \u2192 1.5K<\/code>\n- 1,000,000 \u2192 1M<\/code>\n- 1,000,000,000 \u2192 1B<\/code><\/p><\/dd>\n
            Can I import counts from my old plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
            Yes. Go to Settings \u2192 Sk Share Counter \u2192 Recover old share counts<\/strong>. Add your old plugin's meta keys and click the bulk import button. Supported by default: shared_counts_total<\/code>, mashsb_shares<\/code>, mashsharer_total_shares<\/code>. You can add custom keys too.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n
            1.5.0<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Updated plugin icon and banner assets.<\/li>\n
            • Added comprehensive usage instructions and FAQ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
              1.4.0<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Fixed: Replaced domain-parking privacy URL with a legitimate URL.<\/li>\n
              • Fixed: Standardized all prefixes to unique 6-character \"skshco_\" to prevent namespace conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                1.3.8<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • Improved share click tracking on mobile by recording taps before external app\/browser handoff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                  1.3.6<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  • Added separate desktop and mobile placement settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                    1.3.5<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    • Changed zero-count fallback range to 6 through 17.<\/li>\n
                    • Added compact K, M, and B share count formatting.<\/li>\n
                    • Added legacy count recovery settings and manual per-post URL field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Social share buttons with visible share counts, floating layouts, click\/view tracking, and count multipliers.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/308706","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=308706"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/khanalsaroj083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=308706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=308706"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=308706"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=308706"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=308706"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=308706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}