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title: Social Share
description: "## Overview The **Social Share widget in SiteCraft** allows users to quickly share posts or pages on popular social platforms. It helps increase content reach and engagement by adding simple, accessible sharing buttons. --- ## Key Features - Share to…"
url: "https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/docs/social-share/"
updated: "2026-04-28"
category: Dynamic Widgets
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# Social Share

## Overview

The **Social Share widget in SiteCraft** allows users to quickly share posts or pages on popular social platforms. It helps increase content reach and engagement by adding simple, accessible sharing buttons.

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## Key Features

- Share to multiple social platforms
- Dynamic sharing of current post/page URL
- Customizable icon set
- Multiple layout styles *(if available)*
- Label and icon display options
- Alignment control (left, center, right)
- Hover effects and transitions
- Fully responsive design

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## How to Enable the Widget

Before using the Social Share widget, make sure it is enabled.

**Steps:**

1. Go to **SiteCraft → Dashboard → Widgets**
2. Find **Social Share Widget**
3. Toggle to enable it
4. Click **Save Changes**

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/social-share-switcher.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/social-share-switcher.png)

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## How to Add the Widget in Elementor

1. Open your **Single Post Template** with Elementor
2. Search for **“Social Share”** under SiteCraft widgets
3. Drag and drop it into your layout
4. Configure platforms and styles

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/social-share-el-scaled.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/social-share-el-scaled.png)

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## Content Settings

Control sharing platforms and layout.

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/social-share-el-content-scaled.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/social-share-el-content-scaled.png)

**Options:**

- **Social Platforms** – Enable/disable:
  - Facebook
  - Twitter (X)
  - LinkedIn
  - Pinterest
  - WhatsApp *(if available)*
- **Share URL** – Current post/page (dynamic)
- **Layout** – Icon only / Icon + text *(if available)*
- **Alignment** – Left, Center, Right

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## Style Settings

Customize the appearance of share buttons.

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/social-share-el-style-scaled.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/social-share-el-style-scaled.png)

**Available Controls:**

- **Icon Size** – Adjust icon dimensions
- **Text Typography** – Font styling for labels
- **Colors** – Normal and hover states
- **Background** – Button background styling
- **Spacing** – Gap between icons
- **Border Radius** – Rounded or square style
- **Hover Effects** – Animations and transitions

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## Advanced Settings

Fine-tune layout and responsiveness.

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/social-share-el-advanced-scaled.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/social-share-el-advanced-scaled.png)

**Includes:**

- Margin & padding
- Responsive visibility
- Motion effects
- Positioning
- Background & border

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## Use Cases

Perfect for:

- Blog posts
- News articles
- Product pages
- Viral content sharing

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## Result

You can now enable easy content sharing using the **SiteCraft Social Share Widget**, helping increase reach and engagement across platforms.