# Icon Widget vs WP Simple Menu Icons

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

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

| | Icon Widget | WP Simple Menu Icons |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 4K+ ✅ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 533 ✅ | 33 |
| Download trend | +26.9% | +26.9% |
| Rating | 5/5 | — |
| Reviews | 2 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 36/100 ✅ | 21/100 |
| Last updated | 3 years ago ✅ | 6 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.5.13 ✅ | WP 5.6.22 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | 7.2+ |
| First released | Sep 2017 | Dec 2020 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Icon Widget more popular than WP Simple Menu Icons?
Icon Widget is the more popular of the two with 4K+ active installs, compared with <10 for WP Simple Menu Icons.

### Can I use Icon Widget 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 Icon Widget 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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