FavParser
Parses posts for external links and puts their favicon next to them. It uses http://g.etfv.co/ service for getting the url favicon.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where FavParser stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| favicon | >100 |
| links | >100 |
| parse | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| url | >100 |
About FavParser
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Parses posts for external links and puts their favicon next to them. It uses http://g.etfv.co/ service for getting the url favicon.
You can see the demo at http://kupimito.com/
Misc
Arbitrary section 1
Installation
- Upload
favparser.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Also note that when inserting link in your post via ‘Insert/edit link’ (chain link image)
do not give that link a title in the insert link dialog.
Changelog
v1.1
– paragraph removal problem from v.1.0 resolved. Now the formating will stay put.
For developers
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FAQ
FavParser: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
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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