The WooCommerce Social Share For Orders plugin transforms your order confirmation pages into powerful social proof generators by adding customizable social sharing buttons. When customers complete purchases, they can instantly share their new products on Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms directly from the order received page.
Why Social Sharing Boosts Ecommerce Conversions
Social proof has become one of the most influential factors in online purchasing decisions. This plugin leverages that psychology by:
- Building trust through visible customer activity
- Extending reach as shares appear in buyers’ social networks
- Creating social validation that encourages hesitant shoppers
- Generating free marketing from happy customers
Key Features That Drive Engagement
Customizable Sharing Messages
The plugin includes intelligent tags that automatically populate with order details:
- [item_name] – Inserts the purchased product name
- [item_url] – Adds a direct link to the product page
- [price] – Displays the purchase price
- [date] – Shows the order date
Store owners can craft perfect share messages like: “Just bought [item_name] from [website_title] for [price]! Check it out: [item_url]”
Multi-Platform Integration
The solution supports all major social networks:
- Facebook (including Open Graph meta tags)
- Twitter (with card support)
- Pinterest (with product image sharing)
- LinkedIn (for B2B stores)
- WhatsApp (mobile sharing)
Implementation Made Simple
Getting started requires just three steps:
- Install the plugin via WordPress admin
- Configure your preferred social networks
- Customize the share message template
The plugin automatically handles all technical aspects including:
- Responsive design for mobile sharing
- Proper URL encoding
- Image optimization for social platforms
- Performance optimization
Advanced Configuration Options
For stores needing more control, the plugin offers:
- Selective network display – Show only relevant platforms
- Timing controls – Delay share buttons until after payment
- Visual customization – Match buttons to your brand
- Analytics integration – Track shares in Google Analytics
Performance and Security
Recent updates have significantly improved the plugin’s operation:
- Optimized JavaScript and CSS loading
- Reduced server requests
- Enhanced security protocols
- Fixed styling issues across themes
For store owners looking to leverage social proof, this solution provides an effortless way to turn satisfied customers into brand advocates. The automatic integration with WooCommerce order pages means no manual setup is required for each product, making it scalable for stores of any size.
