Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Social Icons currently ranks #439 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #438, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 885 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 54% versus the month before (1,927/day).
- The latest release, v4.1.0, shipped on Jul 27, 2026 (35 days ago) — release #38 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #439 |
| 2026-07-31 | #438 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 337 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,424 |
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Details
| Author | OsomPress |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.1.0 |
| Versions released | 38 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
| Added to directory | 2012-02-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Display icons linking to your social profiles, via the classic widget or the core Social Icons block variations.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Social Icons?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Social Icons?
As of August 31, 2026, Simple Social Icons ranks #439 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #438.
When was Simple Social Icons last updated?
Simple Social Icons was last updated on July 27, 2026 (version 4.1.0). It has shipped 38 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Social Icons?
Simple Social Icons is developed by OsomPress. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2012.
