The functionality of Shared Counts - Social Media Share Buttons is based on the idea of furnishing your website with an array of social share buttons, which when clicked, allows visitors to share the website content on their respective social media profiles. This, in turn, helps in expanding the content's reach, driving traffic back to the website, increasing the user base, and generating potential leads or conversions.

One might wonder, what sets Shared Counts apart from the score of other similar plugins available? Well, here's what it has to offer. The plugin supports a plethora of social media platforms, which includes but is not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Yummly, and print and email options. This diverse range of platforms gives websites a broader horizon to cast their net on.

Not only does it provide a versatile array of platforms, but Shared Counts also offers different button styles to best align with the aesthetics of your website. You can choose from minimalist buttons for a sleek and professional look, classic buttons for a retro vibe, or even rounded icons for a fun and friendly appeal.

While other plugins might present feared aspects like slowing down your site or compromising your visitor's privacy, Shared Counts puts these concerns to bed. This lightweight plugin is designed not to affect your site's loading speed. It also values visitor privacy, leaving no cookies on your visitor's browser and thus, aligns with GDPR regulations.

A distinguishing feature of this plugin is its ability to recover share counts. Even if you change your domain or move to a secure HTTPS website, Shared Counts can track back and recover the share counts, a function not typically seen in other plugins.