# Font Awesome vs WP Simple Menu Icons

> Font Awesome vs WP Simple Menu Icons compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Font Awesome comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Simple Menu Icons.

**Font Awesome comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Simple Menu Icons.** Choose Font Awesome if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose WP Simple Menu Icons if you care most about download trend.

| | Font Awesome | WP Simple Menu Icons |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 400K+ ✅ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 35.2K ✅ | 40 |
| Download trend | -29.4% | +66.7% ✅ |
| Rating | 3.6/5 | — |
| Reviews | 61 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 71/100 ✅ | 21/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 6 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 5.6.22 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.2+ |
| First released | Sep 2012 | Dec 2020 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Font Awesome or WP Simple Menu Icons?
Font Awesome comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Simple Menu Icons. Choose Font Awesome if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose WP Simple Menu Icons if you care most about download trend.

### Is Font Awesome more popular than WP Simple Menu Icons?
Font Awesome is the more popular of the two with 400K+ active installs, compared with <10 for WP Simple Menu Icons.

### Can I use Font Awesome and WP Simple Menu Icons together?
Both plugins cover FontAwesome, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Font Awesome and WP Simple Menu Icons free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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