Share your WordPress posts with Jetpack Social

Learn how to share your WordPress posts automatically or manually using Jetpack Social. This guide covers auto-sharing new posts, re-sharing published ones, scheduling re-shares, and checking sharing history.

Auto-sharing new posts

How to enable auto-sharing (Block Editor)

1. Open the post editor in WP Admin.
2. Click the Jetpack icon (if using the Jetpack plugin) or the Social icon (if using the Jetpack Social plugin).
3. Under Share this post, use the toggle to enable “Share when publishing”.
4. Click the social media icons to select where to share your post. Selected networks will be highlighted.
5. (Optional) Add a custom message (255 characters max) for your social posts.
6. Ensure that your post has a Featured Image set for proper display on social media. Learn how to set a Featured Image.

How to publish and auto-share a post

1. Click Publish to open the pre-publish sidebar.
2. Confirm sharing details.
3. Ensure that your post has a Featured Image set for proper display on social media. Learn how to set a Featured Image.
4. Click Publish again.
5. A notification will confirm that your post was successfully shared.
6. Click View sharing history to check the sharing status.

Auto-sharing only happens when a post is published or scheduled. Saving a draft will not trigger sharing.

Re-sharing published posts

You can re-share previously published blog posts to social media using Jetpack Social. This helps keep your content visible and engage new or returning readers.

How to re-share a post (Block Editor)

To re-share a previously published post using the Block Editor:

1. In WP Admin, go to Posts → All Posts.
2. Open the post you’d like to re-share.
3. Click the Jetpack or Social icon in the top-right corner.
4. In the sidebar, scroll to “Share this post” and click Preview and Share.
5. Click to select the social media platforms where you want to re-share the post.
6. (Optional) Add a custom message (up to 255 characters).
7. Ensure that your post has a Featured Image set, as some platforms require it for proper display. Learn how to set a Featured Image.
8. Click Share post.

After sharing, you’ll see a confirmation in the sidebar. You can also click View sharing history to review past shares.

Re-sharing does not currently support custom post types by default. Developers can add support manually.

How to schedule a re-share (Block Editor only)

1. In WP Admin, go to Posts → All Posts and open the post you want to re-share.
2. Click the Jetpack icon in the top-right corner to open the sidebar.
3. Under Share this post, click Preview and Share.
4. Select the platforms you want to re-share to.
5. (Optional) Add a custom message.
6. Ensure that your post has a Featured Image set for proper display on social media. Learn how to set a Featured Image.
7. Click Schedule, pick a future date and time, then click Confirm.
8. The post will be re-shared at the selected time. You’ll see a confirmation in the sidebar.

To change or cancel the scheduled re-share, open the modal again and make updates.

How to re-share a post (Classic Editor)

Only available on self-hosted WordPress sites.

1. In WP Admin, go to Posts → All Posts.
2. Open the post you’d like to re-share.
3. In the Publish box, find Jetpack Social (formerly called Publicize).
4. Click Edit next to the connected social accounts.
5. Select the platforms where you want to share the post again.
6. (Optional) Add a custom message.
7. Ensure that your post has a Featured Image set for proper display on social media. Learn how to set a Featured Image.
8. Click Share now.

Sites hosted on WordPress.com must use the Block Editor to re-share posts.

Viewing sharing status

After sharing or scheduling a post, you can check its status from the Jetpack sidebar.

How to view sharing history

1. Open the post in WP Admin.
2. Click the Jetpack or Social icon in the top-right corner.
3. Scroll to Share this post and click View sharing history.

What you’ll see in sharing history

• Connection: The social platforms the post was shared to.
• Time: When the share occurred (or is scheduled).
• Status: ✅ Shared or ❌ Failed.
• Actions: Retry the share or open the post on the social platform.

If a post fails to share, hover over the ❓ icon to view the error message. You can fix the issue and click Retry.

Manually sharing posts

Jetpack Social supports automatic sharing, but you can also share posts manually. This is useful for platforms that aren’t currently supported for auto-sharing, like WhatsApp or X.

How to manually share a post

To manually share a post:

1. Copy the post URL from your site.
2. Paste the link into the social platform where you want to share it.
3. Add your own message or image, if supported by the platform.

To learn more about customizing your message or sharing on unsupported platforms, see:
Sharing posts manually with Jetpack Social

Using Jetpack Social with the Classic Editor

If you’re using the Classic Editor in WP Admin, Jetpack Social options appear in the Publish box on the right-hand side of the post editor.

How to enable auto-sharing (Classic Editor)

1. Create or open a post in WP Admin using the Classic Editor.
2. In the Publish box, find Jetpack Social (previously labeled Publicize).
3. Click Edit next to your connected social accounts.
4. Uncheck any platforms you don’t want to share to for this post.
5. (Optional) Add a custom sharing message.
6. Ensure that your post has a Featured Image set for proper display on social media. Learn how to set a Featured Image.

Important notes:

• Auto-sharing and re-sharing of previously published posts is only available for self-hosted sites using the Classic Editor.
• Sites hosted on WordPress.com must use the Block Editor to access these features.