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Customize the social profile links inside the block settings.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20change%20the%20style%20of%20my%20social%20profile%20links%3F\"><h3>Can I change the style of my social profile links?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The settings let you choose custom colors. You can set icon background colors and apply hover effects.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"which%20social%20icons%20are%20included%3F\"><h3>Which social icons are included?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The free plugin supports 12 major networks. This includes Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and WhatsApp.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"do%20these%20social%20profile%20links%20open%20in%20a%20new%20tab%3F\"><h3>Do these social profile links open in a new tab?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. 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