# Social Icon Links

> Social Icon Links has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 32 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Social Icon Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Just place the Widget on your sidebar to display these icons.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,764
- **Downloads (30 days):** 32 (-17.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 7, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Phuc Pham (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/svincoll4/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/social-icon-links/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 920 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | >100 | 422 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 492 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Autoptimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize/) | 800K+ | 4.7/5 (1,428) | Sep 26, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [WebP Express](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-express/) | 300K+ | 4.4/5 (162) | Jun 19, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [Modern Image Formats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-uploads/) | 100K+ | 3.5/5 (25) | Aug 26, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobox-image-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (95) | Oct 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Media Cleaner: Delete Unused Images & Clean Your Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (776) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Image Sizes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-image-sizes/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (91) | Aug 17, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Image Placeholders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dominant-color-images/) | 60K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Aug 26, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [Enhanced Responsive Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-sizes/) | 50K+ | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Social Icon Links safe to use in 2026?
Social Icon Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Social Icon Links?
Social Icon Links is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,764 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 32 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Social Icon Links work with WordPress 7.1?
Social Icon Links is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Social Icon Links last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on November 7, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Social Icon Links?
Social Icon Links is developed and maintained by Phuc Pham.

### What are the best alternatives to Social Icon Links?
The most popular alternatives to Social Icon Links are Autoptimize (800K+ installs), WebP Express (300K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).


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