# Shortcodes for Font Awesome

> Shortcodes for Font Awesome has 10+ active installs and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Shortcodes for Font Awesome shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**This WordPress shortcode plugin generates inline HTML for the Font Awesome icon libray.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,572
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (-25% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** joho68 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/joho68/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcodes-for-font-awesome/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [font](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/font/) | #51 | 71 |
| [Font Awesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/font-awesome/) | #31 | 44 |
| [FontAwesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fontawesome/) | #20 | 29 |
| [icon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/icon/) | #65 | 103 |
| [webfont](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/webfont/) | #6 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| font | >100 | 7,208 |
| Font Awesome | >100 | 1,269 |
| FontAwesome | >100 | 513 |
| icon | >100 | 10,000 |
| webfont | #39 | 183 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Local Google Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-google-fonts/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (83) | Oct 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [TS Webfonts for さくらのレンタルサーバ](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ts-webfonts-for-sakura/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (3) | Feb 14, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [Adobe Fonts (formerly Typekit) for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/typekit-fonts-for-wordpress/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (7) | Jul 17, 2024 | 42/100 |
| 4 | [Japanese font for WordPress(Previously: Japanese Font for TinyMCE)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/japanese-font-for-tinymce/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (6) | Dec 4, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 5 | [MW Font Changer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parsi-font/) | 7K+ | 4.3/5 (30) | Apr 23, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Themify Icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themify-icons/) | 3K+ | — | Aug 18, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Elegant Custom Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elegant-custom-fonts/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 13, 2023 | 35/100 |
| 8 | [Icons Font Loader – use web icons anywhere on your site, fast](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/icons-font-loader/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 3, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 9 | [Comfortable Reading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comfortable-reading/) | 1K+ | 3.6/5 (11) | Dec 19, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Hangul font nanumgothic – google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hangul-font-nanumgothic-google/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 5, 2014 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcodes for Font Awesome free?
Yes. Shortcodes for Font Awesome is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Shortcodes for Font Awesome safe to use in 2026?
Shortcodes for Font Awesome shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Shortcodes for Font Awesome?
Shortcodes for Font Awesome is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,572 times since it launched in September 2020. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Shortcodes for Font Awesome work with WordPress 7.1?
Shortcodes for Font Awesome is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Shortcodes for Font Awesome need?
Shortcodes for Font Awesome requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Shortcodes for Font Awesome last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.1, was released on April 16, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Shortcodes for Font Awesome?
Shortcodes for Font Awesome is developed and maintained by joho68.

### What are the best alternatives to Shortcodes for Font Awesome?
The most popular alternatives to Shortcodes for Font Awesome are Local Google Fonts (100K+ installs), TS Webfonts for さくらのレンタルサーバ (30K+ installs) and Adobe Fonts (formerly Typek… (10K+ installs).


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