Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Better Font Awesome currently ranks #629 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #626, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- It is averaging 44 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 14% versus the month before (38/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.0, shipped on Sep 1, 2026 (today) — release #21 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #629 |
| 2026-08-31 | #631 |
| 2026-07-31 | #628 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 60,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 52 |
| 2026-07-31 | 54 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Mickey Kay |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.0 |
| Versions released | 21 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-01 |
| Added to directory | 2014-04-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Font Awesome 5 Free icons for WordPress with shortcodes, HTML, TinyMCE, automatic metadata updates, backwards compatibility, and CDN delivery.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Better Font Awesome?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is Better Font Awesome?
As of September 1, 2026, Better Font Awesome ranks #629 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #626.
When was Better Font Awesome last updated?
Better Font Awesome was last updated on September 1, 2026 (version 2.1.0). It has shipped 21 releases in total.
Who makes Better Font Awesome?
Better Font Awesome is developed by Mickey Kay. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2014.
