# FavParser

> FavParser has <10 active installs and 28 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** FavParser shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Parses posts for external links and puts their favicon next to them. It uses http://g.etfv.co/ service for getting the url favicon.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,532
- **Downloads (30 days):** 28 (+47.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 3, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** yoshitech (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/emcode/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/favparser/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/favicon/) | >100 | 46 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 422 |
| [parse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/parse/) | >100 | 3 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,118 |
| [url](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/url/) | >100 | 199 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| favicon | >100 | 339 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| parse | >100 | 1,098 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| url | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/favicon-by-realfavicongenerator/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (801) | Sep 20, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [Favicon Rotator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/favicon-rotator/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Sep 12, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [WP Favicon Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-favicon-remover/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 22, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 5 | [Heroic Favicon Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/favhero-favicon-generator/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (17) | May 16, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 6 | [Custom Favicon – Easily Add a Favicon in WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-favicon/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (17) | Jul 25, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [Site Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-favicon/) | 5K+ | 3.8/5 (4) | Jan 21, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Multicons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multicons/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 5, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 9 | [Favicon XT-Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/favicon-xt-manager/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (4) | Nov 28, 2017 | 35/100 |
| 10 | [PWD WP Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pwd-wp-favicon/) | 700+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 24, 2023 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is FavParser free?
Yes. FavParser is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is FavParser safe to use in 2026?
FavParser shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use FavParser?
FavParser is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,532 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 28 times in the last 30 days.

### Does FavParser work with WordPress 7.1?
FavParser is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was FavParser last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on October 3, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes FavParser?
FavParser is developed and maintained by yoshitech.

### What are the best alternatives to FavParser?
The most popular alternatives to FavParser are Favicon by RealFaviconGener… (200K+ installs), All In One Favicon (60K+ installs) and Favicon Rotator (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/favparser/ · Generated 2026-10-11 13:43 UTC by PageForge