Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1874
Peak #1869
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
31.9K
Days tracked
38
1 day▲ 1
7 days▼ 2
30 days▲ 2
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Favicon Remover currently ranks #1874 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1869, first reached on Aug 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Nov 22, 2025 (283 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #1874 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1875 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1878 |
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 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Hiroaki Miyashita |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-22 |
| Added to directory | 2020-04-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin adds the functionality to remove the WordPress default favicon since WordPress 5.4.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Favicon Remover?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Favicon Remover?
As of September 1, 2026, WP Favicon Remover ranks #1874 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1869.
When was WP Favicon Remover last updated?
WP Favicon Remover was last updated on November 22, 2025 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes WP Favicon Remover?
WP Favicon Remover is developed by Hiroaki Miyashita. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2020.
