Smash Balloon: #1 Social Media Feeds Plugin for WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Smash Balloon
Smash Balloon vs WP Social Ninja
Smash Balloon wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Smash Balloon | WP Social Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.4/10 | 8.4/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $49/year (better) | $62/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 1M+ (better) | 30K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 65% off (better) | 60% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Smash Balloon | WP Social Ninja |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
- You want the lower starting price
Choose WP Social Ninja if…
- Sites that show reviews and social feeds
- Agencies with several client domains
Features
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
WP Social Ninja
- Social feeds
- Business reviews
- Chat widgets
- Notification popup
- AI review summarizer
- Local image storage
Pros and cons
Smash Balloon
- Free versions of the Instagram, Facebook and Reviews plugins are on WordPress.org
- Caches social data to limit API requests and keep pages fast
- All Access Bundle covers all six Pro plugins for unlimited sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Each client site needs its own license unless you buy the bundle
- Renewals are charged at full price after the introductory discount
- Works only with WordPress
WP Social Ninja
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Reviews, feeds and chat in one plugin
- Feed images are stored and served locally
- Hiding a single review needs the Pro version
- No money-back guarantee listed on the pricing page
Pricing plans
Smash Balloon
Instagram Feed ProStarts here
$49
- User and hashtag feeds
- Stories and tagged posts
- Shoppable feeds
Facebook Feed ProStarts here
$49
- Page and group feeds
- Photo and video feeds
- Events feeds
All Access Bundle
$299/year
Unlimited sites
- All six Pro plugins
- Priority support
- Future products included
WP Social Ninja
Single Site LicenseStarts here
$62/year
1 domain sites
- All platforms included
- 1-year plugin updates
- 1-year priority support
Agency License
$174/year
25 domains sites
- All platforms included
- 1-year plugin updates
- 1-year priority support
Unlimited Site License
$279/year
Unlimited sites
- All platforms included
- 1-year plugin updates
- 1-year priority support
What Reddit says
Smash Balloon
Reddit users are mostly negative about Smash Balloon, citing its drop of personal Instagram account support, a long cancellation process and setup problems. A few users found the Custom Facebook Feed plugin decent enough, or noted that themes often recommend it.
WP Social Ninja
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Smash Balloon vs WP Social Ninja questions
Is Smash Balloon better than WP Social Ninja?
On our comparison Smash Balloon comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Smash Balloon or WP Social Ninja?
Smash Balloon starts at $49/year and WP Social Ninja starts at $62/year.
Can I get Smash Balloon or WP Social Ninja cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Smash Balloon was 65% off last year. WP Social Ninja was 60% off last year.
Both products
WP Social Ninja: The Social Proof Plugin for WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $62/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WP Social Ninja
