# Improve WP Default Social Icons Block

> Improve WP Default Social Icons B… has 10+ active installs and 288 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Improve WP Default Social Icons… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Enhance WP WordPress Default Social Icons block plugin extends WordPress default Social Icons block. It adds Icon Background color, Icon color, Hover Background color and Hover Icon color.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 11,455
- **Downloads (30 days):** 288 (+28.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.0
- **Last updated:** May 10, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Prashant Baldha (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pmbaldha/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/improve-wp-default-social-icons-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 596 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,886 |
| spam | >100 | 3,603 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 29, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Improve WP Default Social Icons… safe to use in 2026?
Improve WP Default Social Icons… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Improve WP Default Social Icons…?
Improve WP Default Social Icons… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,455 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 288 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Improve WP Default Social Icons… work with WordPress 7.1?
Improve WP Default Social Icons… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.23, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Improve WP Default Social Icons… need?
Improve WP Default Social Icons… requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Improve WP Default Social Icons… last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.0, was released on May 10, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Improve WP Default Social Icons…?
Improve WP Default Social Icons… is developed and maintained by Prashant Baldha.

### What are the best alternatives to Improve WP Default Social Icons…?
The most popular alternatives to Improve WP Default Social Icons… are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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