Monarch

Monarch Social Sharing Plugin

Unlock next-level social sharing and drive genuine engagement with Monarch, one of the most acclaimed WordPress social sharing plugins ever created. Monarch stood out for its beautiful design, flexible placement, and remarkable performance – all while keeping page load times lightning-fast. Although officially retired and no longer receiving new updates, Monarch remains a feature-rich choice for anyone looking to amplify their site’s reach without ongoing subscription fees.

Perfect For…

1. Bloggers aiming to increase post shares
2. Businesses building brand awareness on social
3. WooCommerce shop owners encouraging viral sales
4. Agencies and freelancers delivering professional client sites

The Power of Social Sharing, Simplified

Monarch makes social engagement effortless. With its intuitive dashboard and simple setup process, you can add share and follow buttons to any page, post, or custom content type in just a few clicks. Floating sidebars, inline content embeds, fly-ins, pop-ups, and widget-ready layouts ensure you reach your visitors without interrupting their experience.

• 20+ Social Networks: Choose from dozens of social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, and more.
• Versatile Placement: Strategically place sharing buttons as floating sidebars, at the beginning/end of content, as pop-ups or fly-ins, or in widget areas.
• Custom Triggers: Display pop-ups or fly-ins based on user actions – after scrolling, on a timer, after commenting, or when the user is about to leave (exit intent).
• Styling and Customization: Tweak button shapes, colors, hover effects, icon styles, and add unique animation for maximum visual appeal.
• Responsive and Lightweight: Monarch’s code is optimized for fast loading and works perfectly across devices, ensuring seamless social engagement on mobile, tablet, or desktop.

Why Choose Monarch? (Even After Retirement)

Despite its retirement, Monarch remains a standout tool for WordPress sites. Why? Because it combines a premium user experience with robust features—and now, thanks to DevTools Club, you get full unrestricted access completely free as a registered member. There’s no license fee, no recurring payments, and no hidden upsells. Just install, configure, and start growing your social presence.

• No Lock-in: Use on unlimited sites without restrictions.
• Ongoing Compatibility: While Monarch is not actively updated, it remains stable with most recent WordPress versions and popular themes.
• Trusted by Thousands: Monarch’s legacy is proven, used by countless agencies, bloggers, and business owners worldwide.

Seamless Integration, Instant Results

Getting started with Monarch is a breeze. Install the plugin, choose your networks, configure button locations and triggers, and you’re done. Monarch’s real-time stats dashboard lets you track shares, follows, and engagement right from your WordPress admin.

• Easy Configuration: Modern UI, live previews, and guided setup.
• Widget Support: Add follow icons to sidebars or footers with drag-and-drop ease.
• Shortcode Support: Embed social sharing or follow buttons anywhere with easy shortcodes.

A Note on Support & Updates

Because Monarch is a retired product, it does not receive official updates or direct support from Elegant Themes. However, its proven reliability and lightweight codebase make it a solid choice for sites that value simplicity and effective sharing tools. For ongoing development and new features, consider alternatives like Easy Social Share Buttons, Social Poster, or FSposter.