Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Lightweight Social Icons currently ranks #1086 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1062, first reached on Aug 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 22 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 48% versus the month before (15/day).
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Mar 18, 2020 (2,403 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1086 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1080 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1071 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1065 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 18 |
| 2026-09-30 | 22 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 11 |
| 2026-06-30 | 12 |
| 2026-05-31 | 8 |
| 2026-04-30 | 15 |
| 2026-03-31 | 12 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 12 |
| 2025-12-31 | 7 |
| 2025-11-30 | 7 |
| 2025-10-31 | 11 |
| 2025-09-30 | 11 |
| 2025-08-31 | 8 |
| 2025-07-31 | 10 |
| 2025-06-30 | 16 |
| 2025-05-31 | 23 |
| 2025-04-30 | 21 |
| 2025-03-31 | 11 |
| 2025-02-28 | 20 |
| 2025-01-31 | 20 |
| 2024-12-31 | 17 |
| 2024-11-30 | 37 |
| 2024-10-31 | 67 |
| 2024-09-30 | 59 |
| 2024-08-31 | 306 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Lightweight Social Icons
Detected on 2 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
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Easily Cooked - Delicious. Simple. Dailyeasilycooked.com
- Theme: Cookely
- 9 plugins detected
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MyGreekDish | Authentic, traditional, locally sourced Greek recipes and nutritional advice.mygreekdish.com
- Theme: Foodica Child
- 11 plugins detected
Details
| Author | Tom |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2020-03-18 |
| Added to directory | 2014-08-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Looking to add simple social icons to your widget areas? Choose the size and color of your icons, and then choose from 47 different social profiles.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Lightweight Social Icons?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Lightweight Social Icons?
As of October 16, 2026, Lightweight Social Icons ranks #1086 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1062.
When was Lightweight Social Icons last updated?
Lightweight Social Icons was last updated on March 18, 2020 (version 1.1). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Lightweight Social Icons?
Lightweight Social Icons is developed by Tom. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2014.
