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title: "How to Add Sticky Social Icons in WordPress?"
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# How to Add Sticky Social Icons in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks includes a Social Sharing block that allows users to align social buttons vertically and make them fixed in WordPress.
- Users can adjust social button spacing and size from the Style tab within the Social Sharing block.
- The Position dropdown in the Advanced section of the Social Sharing block enables users to select Fixed for sticky social icons.

Do you want to create sticky social icons in WordPress? These floating social icons stay visible as users scroll, ensuring they are always accessible, which encourages visitors to engage with and share your content across social media platforms.

With the Social Sharing block from Nexter Blocks, you can easily align the social buttons vertically and make them fixed in WordPress.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Social Sharing block,* *[ click here](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-social-sharing-buttons-in-wordpress/).*

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-social-sharing-icons/)

To do this, add the Social Sharing block to the page and follow the steps - 

1. Select **Vertical** from the **Layout** section.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/social-sharing-sticky-icons.gif)

Select the appropriate style from the Style section.

2. Then select the ideal view type from the **Content View** section. For this type of style, the **Icon** view type would be best.

3. After that, add the required social buttons and adjust the style from the **Networks** section.

You can adjust the social button spacing and size from the **Style** tab.

4. Then go to **Advanced** > **Position** tab and select **Fixed** from the **Position** dropdown.

After that, you can adjust the horizontal and vertical orientations and their respective offset value as per your requirements. 

Now you’ll see sticky or floating social sharing buttons as you scroll through the page.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/social-sharing-sticky-icons-demo.gif)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if the Social Sharing block isn't showing up in WordPress?**
A: If the Social Sharing block isn't visible, ensure that Nexter Blocks is installed and activated. This block is essential for creating sticky social icons. Without it, you won't have access to the features needed to add and customize your social buttons.

**Q: What layout works best for sticky social icons?**
A: Selecting the Vertical layout for your sticky social icons is recommended. This arrangement allows the icons to align neatly and remain accessible without taking up too much horizontal space, especially on mobile devices.

**Q: How do I adjust the position of the sticky social icons?**
A: To adjust the position of your sticky social icons, navigate to the Advanced > Position tab and select Fixed from the Position dropdown. You can then customize the horizontal and vertical offsets to fit your design needs.

**Q: Are there any specific styles I should choose for social buttons?**
A: For a clean and modern look, the Icon view type is ideal when setting up your social buttons. This style keeps the focus on the icons themselves, making them easily recognizable and encouraging users to share content.