AddToAny Share Buttons vs Astra Widgets: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | AddToAny Share Buttons | Astra Widgets |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +-4 ms | +-9 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +1 | +1 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +-2 ms | +-4 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +1 | +1 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +-4 ms | +3 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +2 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +1 | +1 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | AddToAny Share Buttons | Astra Widgets |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 300K+ | 200K+ |
| User Rating | 4.7/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Speed Score | C- | D |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Last Updated | 2026-01-09 | 2025-12-15 |
| Total Downloads | 18.5M+ | 4.5M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, AddToAny Share Buttons or Astra Widgets?
Based on our heuristic analysis, AddToAny Share Buttons scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, AddToAny Share Buttons or Astra Widgets?
AddToAny Share Buttons is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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