Plugin Updated Sep 3, 2025

Monarch

by Elegant Themes elegantthemes.com v1.4.14 Unlimited sites

Monarch by Elegant Themes is a WordPress plugin for adding social sharing and follow buttons to your site. It places share buttons in sidebars, around content, on images and videos, and in pop-ups or fly-ins, so visitors can pass your posts along to more than 20 social networks.

Version: 1.4.14
Released: Apr 1, 2021
Developer: Elegant Themes
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
Topics: Social Feed and Sharing Plugins

What’s new in Monarch 1.4.14

Version 1.4.14 · Apr 1, 2021 Latest

ImprovedAdded new fonts to the List of Google Fonts which available without API key.
FixedFixed various jQuery breaking changes and deprecated warnings.
FixedFixed jQuery deprecated warnings on ET products.
FixedFixed Email Optin module with MailPoet showing error message even when subscriber is added to the list.
NewIntroduces FluentCRM plugin and Email Optin module integration.
FixedFixed the issue when Divi Presets and Global Colors were missing in exported layouts.
FixedFixed an error causing builder to not function properly when common dependencies are modified/used.
FixedFixed issue where you couldn't authorize a SalesForce account.

What it does

Most sites want readers to share their content, but default share buttons often sit in one fixed spot and look out of place. This plugin gives you several placement options and design controls, so the buttons fit your layout. You can show them in a floating sidebar, above or below content, on images and videos, or inside automatic pop-ups and fly-ins that appear based on what a visitor is doing on the page.

Setup happens through a settings panel with a live preview, which lets you check how buttons, pop-ups and fly-ins look before they go live. Beyond sharing, you can add follow buttons that display follower counts for more than 35 networks. Widgets and shortcodes let you drop buttons into sidebars or directly into posts, and the buttons adapt to mobile screens. It suits blogs, online stores and business sites that publish content people may want to pass along.

Best for

Bloggers who want readers to share their posts
Online stores prompting shares after a purchase
Business sites promoting their social media profiles

Features

Over 20 sharing networks

Pick from more than 20 social networks and choose which ones appear, so your share options match the platforms your audience actually uses.

Five button placement locations

Show share buttons in a floating sidebar, above or below content, on images and videos, or inside pop-ups and fly-ins.

Pop-ups and fly-ins with triggers

Display sharing prompts automatically using six triggers: a timed delay, scroll position, leaving a comment, making a purchase, inactivity, or exit intent.

Design controls

Choose from three button shapes, several hover effects, icon orientations and color schemes to match the buttons to your site's branding.

Live preview

See how your sharing buttons, pop-ups and fly-ins will look while you adjust settings, before you publish any changes to your site.

Follow buttons with counts

Promote your own social profiles with follow buttons that display follower counts, covering more than 35 social networks.

Widgets and shortcodes

Place sharing or follow buttons in widget areas, or insert them directly inside posts and pages using shortcodes.

Mobile responsive display

Sharing buttons and pop-ups adjust to smaller screens, so visitors on phones and tablets can share content as easily as desktop users.

Questions about Monarch

Where can I put the share buttons on my site?

There are five placement options: a floating sidebar, above or below your content, on images and videos, and in automatic pop-ups or fly-ins. You can also add buttons to widget areas or inside content with shortcodes.

What triggers the sharing pop-ups and fly-ins?

You can set them to appear after a timed delay, when a visitor scrolls to a certain point, after they leave a comment, after a purchase, after a period of inactivity, or when they show exit intent.

Can I show my follower counts as well as share buttons?

Yes. Monarch includes follow buttons that link to your social profiles and display follower counts. These cover more than 35 social networks and can be placed with widgets or shortcodes.

Can I make the buttons match my site's design?

Yes. You can choose between three button shapes, several hover effects, different icon orientations and color schemes. A live preview shows the result as you make changes, so you can adjust the look before it goes live.

Is Monarch free?

The code of Monarch is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of Monarch is this?

Version 1.4.14, released Apr 1, 2021. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update Monarch?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Monarch automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.