Overview
Offer lightweight sharing actions and optional native comment or review links on selected public content.
This guide explains how to install WPSDDC Sharing Engage, set up its options and use it in your everyday WordPress workflow.
Requirements and Compatibility
- WordPress 6.0 or later.
- PHP 8.1 or later.
- An account with permission to install and activate plugins. Site settings require administrator permissions.
WooCommerce is optional for product review links. The product-summary option requires classic product templates; block templates can use content placement or the shortcode.
It works independently: WP StudioDDC HQ and other collection plugins are not required to register its administration screen.
Installation
- Obtain the installable WPSDDC Sharing Engage ZIP package and keep a current site backup before installation.
- In the dashboard, open Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
- Select the ZIP file, choose Install Now and then Activate Plugin.
- Open WPSDDC → Sharing Engage to access its controls and usage information.
For manual installation, copy the wpsddc-sharing-engage folder into wp-content/plugins/ and activate the plugin from Plugins. The package entry file is wpsddc-sharing-engage.php.
Configuration and Options
Select at least one public content type: all content types start disabled, even when sharing actions are enabled. Choose the services and placement separately.
| Setting | Initial Value | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Sharing Options | Enabled | Enable or disable |
| Show Comments or Reviews Link | Disabled | Enable or disable |
| Placement | after | After Content / Before Content / Manual Shortcode |
| Use Classic WooCommerce Product Summary | Disabled | Enable or disable |
How to Use the Plugin
- Open WPSDDC → Sharing Engage and select the public content types on which sharing should appear.
- Enable the actions you need: Telegram, WhatsApp, Bluesky, Email, Copy Link or the browser’s native sharing action.
- Choose before content, after content or manual shortcode placement. Use one placement method for the current item.
- Optionally enable the comments or reviews link to use the existing WordPress or WooCommerce count. Save the settings.
- Visit a published item of an enabled type. Check the copyable URL and open a sharing action to confirm the public permalink and title.
Practical Example
Enable sharing on posts and place the actions after the content. On a custom template, select manual placement and insert the shortcode on the enabled current item.
[wpsddc_sharing_engage]Add this example in a Shortcode block at the intended location. Keep the relevant feature and content type enabled for that output.
Data and Operating Limits
Settings stay local. Copy and native sharing use browser APIs after a user action. An external service opens only when clicked. No remote counters, tracking scripts or invented share statistics are included.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does a sharing service receive information?
A service receives the public link and title when the visitor chooses its action. The plugin does not preload external SDKs, set tracking cookies or store visitor sharing statistics.
Where can I find the included help?
Open WPSDDC → Sharing Engage and expand the native Help tab at the top of the screen. Its sections explain getting started, data and limits, and version details and support links.
Troubleshooting
If no controls appear, enable the current content type first. Native Share and clipboard features depend on a compatible secure browser; Copy Link also exposes a selectable URL. For block-based products, use content placement or the shortcode instead of the classic summary hook.
Updates and Deactivation
- Back up the database and files before updating.
- When WordPress offers an update in Plugins, use its native update action. To update by ZIP, upload the new package and choose to replace the installed version when WordPress prompts you.
- Review the changes included with the package, keep the settings you need and check a typical workflow after updating.
To stop the feature, deactivate the plugin from Plugins. Deactivation does not delete WordPress content and does not replace a backup.
Support and Related Links
For support, include the WordPress, PHP and plugin versions, the relevant setting and the steps needed to reproduce the issue. Share only the information needed to describe it.