Active installs
600+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8522
Peak #8522
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
6.5K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Frontend Dashicons currently ranks #8522 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Aug 13, 2022 (1,456 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Erica Franz |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2022-08-13 |
| Added to directory | 2016-06-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Load the Dashicons icon font on the front-end of your site.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frontend Dashicons a free plugin?
Yes — Frontend Dashicons is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Frontend Dashicons?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Frontend Dashicons?
As of August 8, 2026, Frontend Dashicons ranks #8522 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Frontend Dashicons last updated?
Frontend Dashicons was last updated on August 13, 2022 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Frontend Dashicons?
Frontend Dashicons is developed by Erica Franz. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2016.
