Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Font Awesome currently ranks #2090 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2076, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 20 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 33% versus the month before (15/day).
- The latest release, v1.8.0, shipped on Jul 9, 2024 (833 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | #2090 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2084 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2085 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2080 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 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
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 17 |
| 2026-09-30 | 31 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 12 |
| 2026-05-31 | 8 |
| 2026-04-30 | 11 |
| 2026-03-31 | 9 |
| 2026-02-28 | 7 |
| 2026-01-31 | 8 |
| 2025-12-31 | 7 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 9 |
| 2025-09-30 | 9 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Zayed Baloch |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-09 |
| Added to directory | 2015-08-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin allows you to easily embed Font Awesome icon to your site with simple shortcodes.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Font Awesome?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Font Awesome?
As of October 20, 2026, WP Font Awesome ranks #2090 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2076.
When was WP Font Awesome last updated?
WP Font Awesome was last updated on July 9, 2024 (version 1.8.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes WP Font Awesome?
WP Font Awesome is developed by Zayed Baloch. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2015.
