# Social Media Icon Widget – Social Profile Links with Gutenberg Block

> Social Media Icon Widget has 4K+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 16 reviews and 688 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 76/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Social Media Icon Widget is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 4K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

**Add a social media icon list. Display social icons and social profile links using a widget or a Gutenberg block.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 4K+
- **Total downloads:** 240,419
- **Downloads (30 days):** 688 (-13.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 16 reviews
- **Health score:** 76/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** A WP Life (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/awordpresslife/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/new-social-media-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Gutenberg block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-block/) | #13 | 127 |
| [icon widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/icon-widget/) | #1 | 3 |
| [social icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-icons/) | #10 | 58 |
| [social media icon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-media-icon/) | #1 | 4 |
| [social profile links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-profile-links/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Gutenberg block | #73 | 6,538 |
| icon widget | #11 | 4,688 |
| social icons | #19 | 2,291 |
| social media icon | #3 | 1,342 |
| social profile links | #3 | 1,321 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 57.2%
- 1.2: 21.2%
- 1.1: 14.7%
- 1.3: 5.9%
- Other: 1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Qi Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qi-blocks/) | 60K+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 10, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Map Block for Google Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/map-block-gutenberg/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (21) | Aug 16, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Button visually impaired](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/button-visually-impaired/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (26) | Sep 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Accordion Gutenberg Block – Create Beautiful FAQs, Content Accordions & Interactive Tabs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-accordion-block/) | 9K+ | 4.1/5 (34) | Aug 27, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Justified Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/justified-gallery/) | 8K+ | 4.9/5 (206) | Jan 27, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 6 | [Joli Table Of Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/joli-table-of-contents/) | 7K+ | 4.9/5 (43) | Aug 13, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 7 | [Carousel Block – Showcase Images in Elegant Sliding Displays](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/b-carousel-block/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 30, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [bSlider – Build Sliders That Bring Your Content to Life](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/b-slider/) | 6K+ | 4/5 (11) | Sep 27, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Magic Content & CTA Box Builder – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks for Flexible Page Sections, Headers, Buttons, Shape Dividers, and Layout Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-content-box-lite/) | 5K+ | — | Dec 10, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Button Block – Stylish buttons that get more clicks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/button-block/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (7) | Sep 8, 2026 | 88/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Social Media Icon Widget free?
Yes. Social Media Icon Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Social Media Icon Widget safe to use in 2026?
Social Media Icon Widget is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 4K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Social Media Icon Widget?
Social Media Icon Widget is active on 4K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 240,419 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 688 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Social Media Icon Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Social Media Icon Widget up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Social Media Icon Widget need?
Social Media Icon Widget requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Social Media Icon Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on August 20, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Social Media Icon Widget?
Social Media Icon Widget is developed and maintained by A WP Life.

### What are the best alternatives to Social Media Icon Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Social Media Icon Widget are Qi Blocks (60K+ installs), Map Block for Google Maps (20K+ installs) and Button visually impaired (10K+ installs).


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