share_plus is a Flutter plugin that enables sharing content through the platform's native share UI. On Android, it uses the ACTION_SEND intent; on iOS, it leverages UIActivityViewController. The package supports multiple platforms including Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, providing a consistent way to share text, files, URLs, and more. It simplifies integration with system-level sharing features without requiring platform-specific code.
Use cases
- Sharing text or links from an app
- Sending images or files via system share sheet
- Integrating with native sharing on all supported platforms
- Enabling quick content distribution in apps
- Supporting cross-platform sharing workflows
Key features
- Cross-platform sharing support
- Simple API for sharing text, URLs, and files
- Uses native share dialogs on each platform
- Works on Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux
- No need for custom share implementation
Suitable for
- Apps needing easy sharing functionality
- Developers targeting multiple platforms
- Projects requiring native-like sharing experiences
- Content-heavy applications like news or social apps
- Teams wanting minimal boilerplate for sharing
Considerations
- Requires appropriate permissions on Android for file sharing
- Web support limited to browsers with share API
- File sharing may require proper MIME type handling
- Not suitable for complex custom share UIs
- Depends on platform availability of share features
