Description
At a glance
Looking for Genesis Simple Share v1.2.6? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 10K+ active installs · 4.4/5 rating from 33 reviews · updated September 17, 2026 · requires WordPress 3.7+.
Genesis Simple Share is created to be simple and easy to use within your Genesis child theme. We have tried to focus on making default options and initial setup a breeze.
The default settings should automatically enable the share icons on posts. You may wish to make some changes so in your WordPress dashboard hover over the Genesis menu item and click the Simple Share menu item in that submenu.
Once there you can choose which post types Simple Share will be active on, if it should show on archives, and which icons to enable. You can also drag and drop the icons to change the order they will display in on your site. You may wish to add your Twitter user name to the twitter icon settings. This will add a via: @username after the share text on Twitter. You may also add a URL to an image to use as the default image.
Frequently asked questions
What is Genesis Simple Share?
Genesis Simple Share is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.2.6. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is Genesis Simple Share free to download?
Yes — Genesis Simple Share 1.2.6 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.4 out of 5 based on 33 reviews.
How do I install Genesis Simple Share 1.2.6?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Genesis Simple Share?
Genesis Simple Share 1.2.6 requires WordPress 3.7 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Genesis Simple Share last updated?
Version 1.2.6 was last updated on September 17, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Genesis Simple Share download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.2.6
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.2.6 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 17, 2026 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.4/5 (33 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.7 or higher |
| Author | OsomPress |
| Tags | genesis, share, share-buttons, social |
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