# Social Icon Links vs Modern Image Formats

> Social Icon Links vs Modern Image Formats compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Modern Image Formats comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Social Icon Links.

**Modern Image Formats comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Social Icon Links.** Choose Modern Image Formats if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Social Icon Links | Modern Image Formats |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 20+ | 100K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 36 | 24.9K ✅ |
| Download trend | -10% | +8.5% ✅ |
| Rating | 5/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Reviews | 1 | 26 ✅ |
| Health score | 31/100 | 85/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 12 years ago | 2 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.4.2 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 100% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Nov 2012 | Apr 2023 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Social Icon Links or Modern Image Formats?
Modern Image Formats comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Social Icon Links.  Choose Modern Image Formats if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Social Icon Links more popular than Modern Image Formats?
Modern Image Formats is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 20+ for Social Icon Links.

### Can I use Social Icon Links and Modern Image Formats together?
Both plugins cover images, 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 Social Icon Links and Modern Image Formats 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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