Overview

ShareThis Follow Buttons provide website owners with a simple way to embed one‑click social media “follow” buttons directly into their site. Visitors can follow your social accounts (for example on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Medium and more) without leaving your website, thanks to lightweight widgets designed for mobile‑optimised use, brand‑matched styling and simple CMS integration. The tool is free to use, supports multiple languages and integrates via a small script or plugin.

Features and Capabilities

• Free & easy installation: No upfront cost; create account, copy head code and placement tag to site.
• Customisable appearance: Choose colours, button size, shape, alignment to match your brand.
• Mobile‑optimised: The buttons work smoothly across devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
• Wide network support: Support for 30+ popular social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Medium etc.).
• CMS & plugin integration: Ready‑to‑use plugin for WordPress and other platforms; or manual installation.
• Analytics support: Provides simple insights on which buttons are working, helping you understand follower growth.
• Targeted for follow, not share: Specifically designed for “follow” actions (vs. “share” buttons).
• Lightweight script: Minimal impact on page performance; small code snippet, easy placement.