Add Social Media Sharing Buttons for a Specific Post in WordPress

Sometimes, you may want to display social media sharing buttons for a specific post rather than all posts on your WordPress site. This guide will show you how to implement sharing buttons for a specific post using PHP.

The Code

Here’s the PHP code snippet you can use:

How It Works

1. Specify the Post: Replace 123 in $specific_post_id = 123; with the ID of the post where you want the sharing buttons to appear.
2. Check Post ID: The if ( get_the_ID() == $specific_post_id ) ensures that the sharing buttons are only displayed for the specified post.
3. Generate Links: Sharing links for platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp are dynamically created using the post's URL and title.

Adding the Code

1. Locate the File: Edit your theme’s single.php or a custom template file.
2. Paste the Code: Add the snippet at the desired location within the file.
3. Customize: Update the icon URLs (https://example.com/) and adjust styling as needed.

Enhancements

• Dynamic Post Targeting: If you want to target multiple specific posts, replace the condition with an array, like so:

  $specific_posts = [123, 456]; // Replace with your post IDs
  if ( in_array( get_the_ID(), $specific_posts ) ) {
      // Display buttons
  }
  

• Styling: Use CSS to align, style, and animate the buttons for a better user experience.
• JavaScript for Copy Button:

  function copyToClipboard() {
      navigator.clipboard.writeText("");
      alert("Link copied to clipboard!");
  }
  

This approach ensures your social sharing buttons appear only where you need them. It's ideal for promoting a specific article or post that you want to make more shareable.