Active installs
100K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#439
Peak #439
Downloads / day
589
prev 4,306
Downloads (7d)
12,392
All-time downloads
3.3M
Days tracked
4
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Social Icons currently ranks #439 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 2,072 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v4.1.0, shipped on Jul 27, 2026 (14 days ago) — release #38 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
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Downloads per day
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 | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Display icons linking to your social profiles, via the classic widget or the core Social Icons block variations.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simple Social Icons a free plugin?
Yes — Simple Social Icons is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Simple Social Icons?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Social Icons?
As of August 9, 2026, Simple Social Icons ranks #439 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
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.
