WordPress
Installing AddThis into your WordPress blog/site is easy. This visual guide will walk you through the installation process. First be sure to Get Your Button for WordPress. Then, follow the steps below.
Our WordPress plugin is also approved to be used by WordPress VIP clients. If you are interested in using AddThis in your WordPress VIP installation see the details below.
WordPress.org
Step 1
Log-in to your WordPress blog.
Step 2
Click on Plugins in the sidebar.
Step 3
Click the Add New button.
Step 4
In the search box, type AddThis, and click Search.
Step 5
In the results page, click Install Now.
Step 6
On the Install page, click Activate Plugin.
Step 7
To start setting up your new AddThis widget, click on Settings in the left sidebar.
Step 8
Then click AddThis in the left sidebar.
Step 9
To configure the style, location, and set up analytics, follow the instructions on this page. When you've finished setting everything up, click Save Changes, and you're done!
WordPress.com
Step 1
Login to your WordPress blog.
Step 2
Click on Appearance in the sidebar.
Step 3
Then click Widgets.
Step 4
Under Available Widgets find the box that says Text and drag it into the sidebar box on the right.
Step 5
In the first text field, type "Share this blog".
Step 6
In the second text field, copy and paste the AddThis button code.
Step 7
Click Done, and you're good to go!
Menu Customization Options
If you'd like to add your branding or modify the experience of the AddThis menu, go to
Settings > AddThis.
| Feature | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| AddThis Profile ID | Recommended | Allows AddThis to track analytics for your site. |
| Button Style | Optional | Select the style of button. |
| Use dropdown menu | Recommended | Checked: Menu appears when users mouse over your button. Unchecked: Always use a popup window. |
| Language | Optional | Force the menu to a specific language. |
| Brand, Logo, Logo Background, Logo Color | Optional | Customize the menu and Popup with your brand. More about branding... |
Note:
We are currently unable to support the the free but closed-source blogging site WordPress.com and are eagerly awaiting them to open an API we can code to. If you have suggestions plus let us know in our forum.
WordPress.com VIP Hosting Clients
WordPress.com VIP hosting requires a few minor modifications. All of these changes should go in your theme's functions.php file:
Since the theme doesn't sit in the normal plugin directory:
add_filter('at_files_uri', 'yourPrefix_at_files_uri');
function yourPrefix_at_files_uri()
{
// This assumes the plugin sits in a folder called addthis that is inside a folder called plugins in your theme. Adjust the path too you needs.
return get_stylesheet_directory_uri() . '/plugins' ;
}
// This will force all of the latest features to always be available, even while we maintain legacy support
add_filter('at_assume_latest', '__return_true');