Active installs
60K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#629
Peak #626
Downloads / day
34
prev 34
Downloads (7d)
287
All-time downloads
1.2M
Days tracked
5
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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 Aug 7, 2026.
- It is averaging 39 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.0.4, shipped on Feb 12, 2025 (544 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Mickey Kay |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.4 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-12 |
| Added to directory | 2014-04-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
The Better Font Awesome plugin for WordPress. Shortcodes, HTML, TinyMCE, various Font Awesome versions, backwards compatibility, CDN speeds, and more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Better Font Awesome a free plugin?
Yes — Better Font Awesome is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Better Font Awesome?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is Better Font Awesome?
As of August 10, 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 February 12, 2025 (version 2.0.4). It has shipped 20 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.
