Float My Icon
This plugin makes it easy to create floating icons at your website. You can easily customize the icon and position of the icon from within the settings. There’s also a fancy preview section within the settings so you…
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Float My Icon shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Float My Icon stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| float | >100 |
| icon | >100 |
| image | >100 |
| menu | >100 |
| social | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Float My Icon
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
This plugin makes it easy to create floating icons at your website. You can easily customize the icon and position of the icon from within the settings. There’s also a fancy preview section within the settings so you can see your changes before you save them.
1.0.0
- First Version.
1.0.0
- First Version.
Installation
From your WordPress dashboard
- Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’.
- Search for ‘Float My Icon’.
- Activate ‘Float My Icon’ from your Plugins page.
- Visit ‘Float My Icon’ in the sidebar to create floating icons.
From WordPress.org
- Download ‘Float My Icon’.
- Upload the ‘float-my-icon’ directory to your ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory, using your favorite method (ftp, sftp, scp, etc…).
- Activate ‘Float My Icon’ from your Plugins page.
- Visit ‘Float My Icon’ in the sidebar to create floating icons.
Frequently asked questions
Does the plugin support mobile device?
The plugin has poorly implemented mobile support. You can turn off the mobile display through setting.
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FAQ
Float My Icon: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Float My Icon free?
Yes. Float My Icon is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Float My Icon safe to use in 2026?
Float My Icon shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Float My Icon?
Float My Icon is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,338 times since it launched in September 2021. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does Float My Icon work with WordPress 7.1?
Float My Icon is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Float My Icon need?
Float My Icon requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Float My Icon last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 13, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Float My Icon?
Float My Icon is developed and maintained by johnzhangbkb.
What are the best alternatives to Float My Icon?
The most popular alternatives to Float My Icon are Clear Floats Button (2K+ installs), Click to Call Button (1K+ installs) and Storefront Blog Excerpts (700+ installs).
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