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.
WordPress.org Sidebar
Step 1
Log-in to your WordPress blog.
Step 2
Click on Appearance in the sidebar.
Step 3
Then click Widgets.
Step 4
Under Available Widgets, on the left side of the page, look for Text and click Add.
Step 5
Under Current Widgets, on the right side of the page, look for Text and click Edit.
Step 6
In the first text field, type in "Share this blog".
Step 7
In the second text field, copy and paste the AddThis button code.
Step 8
Click Done, and you're good to go!
WordPress.org Plug-in
Step 1
Log-in to your WordPress blog.
Step 2
Click on Plugins in the sidebar.
Step 3
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Plugin Browser/Installer.
Step 4
In the search box, type AddThis, and click Search.
Step 5
Look for the plugin that says AddThis and click on it.
Step 6
In the pop-up window, click Install Now.
Step 7
On the Install page, click the Activate Plugin link, and you're done!
WordPress.com Sidebar
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.
AddThis username (recommended) — Your account name if you want to track traffic and usage.
Button Style — Select the style of button.
Use dropdown menu — Checked (recommended): Menu appears when users mouse over your button. Unchecked: Always use a popup window.
Language — 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.