# Sticky Social Icons

> Sticky Social Icons has 10+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Sticky Social Icons works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Floating or inline social and contact icons for any WordPress site — no code, live Customizer preview.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,686
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (-23.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Syed Barekul Islam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gutefy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gf-social-icons/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [click to call](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/click-to-call/) | #25 | 39 |
| [contact-buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-buttons/) | #4 | 9 |
| [floating social icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/floating-social-icons/) | #1 | 1 |
| [social icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-icons/) | #41 | 59 |
| [sticky icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sticky-icons/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| click to call | >100 | 7,134 |
| contact-buttons | >100 | 8,036 |
| floating social icons | #87 | 377 |
| social icons | >100 | 2,341 |
| sticky icons | #99 | 928 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Call Now Button – The Free Click to Call Button for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/call-now-button/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (102) | Sep 20, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Really Simple Click To Call Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-click-to-call/) | 7K+ | 4.5/5 (11) | May 31, 2019 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Mobile Call Now & Map Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobile-call-now-map-buttons/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | May 13, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 4 | [Bolt CTA Button – Floating Call Button for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bolt-cta-button/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (4) | May 29, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 5 | [Floating Chat Buttons – Click to Call or Chat, Email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-contact-buttons/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (54) | Sep 1, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Phone Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/phone-button/) | 700+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 13, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 7 | [Mobile Call Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobile-call-buttons/) | 600+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 1, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Contact Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-contact-bar/) | 100+ | — | May 14, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Buttons – Build Floating, Social Share & Print Buttons Easily](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buttons/) | 100+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [Click to call button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/click-to-call-button/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 17, 2015 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Sticky Social Icons safe to use in 2026?
Sticky Social Icons works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sticky Social Icons?
Sticky Social Icons is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,686 times since it launched in April 2024. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sticky Social Icons work with WordPress 7.1?
Sticky Social Icons is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Sticky Social Icons need?
Sticky Social Icons requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Sticky Social Icons last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on July 30, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Sticky Social Icons?
Sticky Social Icons is developed and maintained by Syed Barekul Islam.

### What are the best alternatives to Sticky Social Icons?
The most popular alternatives to Sticky Social Icons are Call Now Button (200K+ installs), Really Simple Click To Call… (7K+ installs) and Mobile Call Now & Map Butto… (4K+ installs).


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