Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1875
Peak #1873
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
31.6K
Days tracked
20
1 day▲ 1
7 days▲ 5
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Favicon Remover currently ranks #1875 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1873, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Nov 22, 2025 (262 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Active installs
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
Is WP Favicon Remover a free plugin?
Yes — WP Favicon Remover is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Favicon Remover?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Favicon Remover?
As of August 11, 2026, WP Favicon Remover ranks #1875 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1873.
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.
