One of the easiest and most powerful ways to do this is by using the AddThis social share widget. It’s fast, reliable, easy to install, and beautifully designed. Best of all, it allows visitors to share exactly the post they’re viewing, helping your content go viral.
✅ Why Use AddThis Share Widget?
- 💨 Lightweight – Doesn’t slow down your blog.
- 🎨 Beautiful & responsive – Works well on mobile and desktop.
- 🔄 Smart targeting – Shows buttons relevant to user’s platform.
- 🔗 Post-specific sharing – Automatically shares the post they’re reading.
- 💯 Customizable popup timing – You control when the popup shows.
🔧 How to Add the AddThis Pop-up Share Widget in Blogger
🛠️ Step 1: Open Blogger Theme HTML
- Go to your Blogger dashboard.
- Navigate to Theme > Edit HTML.
🔎 Step 2: Search for <body> Tag
Press Ctrl + F and search for:
<body>
💡 Step 3: Paste the Following Code Just ABOVE the <body> Tag
<!-- AddThis Popup Share Widget -->🔁 Replace ra-XXXXXXX with your AddThis Publisher ID (get one from https://www.addthis.com).
<script type="text/javascript" src="//s7.addthis.com/js/300/addthis_widget.js#pubid=ra-XXXXXXX"></script>
<script type="text/javascript">
setTimeout(function() {
addthis.init();
addthis.toolbox('.addthis_toolbox');
}, 120000); // 120000 ms = 2 minutes (adjust as needed)
</script>
💻 Step 4: Add the Share Buttons to Layout
- Go back to the Layout section.
- Click Add a Gadget > HTML/JavaScript.
- Paste the following code in the content box:
<!-- AddThis ToolBox (Share Buttons) -->
<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style">
<a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a>
<a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a>
<a class="addthis_button_pinterest_pinit"></a>
<a class="addthis_button_reddit"></a>
<a class="addthis_button_email"></a>
<a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a>
</div>
📌 This will display Facebook Like, Tweet, Pinterest, Reddit, Email buttons, and a share counter.
💾 Step 5: Save and Preview Your Blog
- Save your theme and gadget.
- Visit your blog to see the popup appear after 2 minutes (or your chosen time).
- Test the share buttons and adjust button types or styles if needed.
💬 Troubleshooting & Tips
- If it’s not showing, double-check you added your correct AddThis Publisher ID.
- You can adjust the popup delay time by editing the value in setTimeout() (e.g. 60000 for 1 minute).
- You can add or remove buttons by modifying the <a class="addthis_button_..."></a> lines.
📢 Adding a popup social share widget can greatly increase your blog’s reach and reader engagement. With AddThis, you get a clean, customizable, and effective tool that’s easy for even beginner bloggers to use.
Feel free to comment below if you need help installing it—I'll gladly assist! 💬
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