# WP Simple Menu Icons

> WP Simple Menu Icons has <10 active installs and 33 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Simple Menu Icons shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**WP Simple Menu Icons provides an easy way to add icons to your WordPress powered navigation menus with the help of Font Awesome.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,059
- **Downloads (30 days):** 33 (+26.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 31, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alessandro Tesoro (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alessandrotesoro/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-simple-menu-icons/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [FontAwesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fontawesome/) | #26 | 29 |
| [icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/icons/) | >100 | 163 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 533 |
| [pressmodo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pressmodo/) | #2 | 2 |
| [sematico](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sematico/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| FontAwesome | >100 | 513 |
| icons | >100 | 10,000 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |
| pressmodo | #2 | 2 |
| sematico | #1 | 2 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Font Awesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/font-awesome/) | 400K+ | 3.6/5 (61) | Aug 13, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-font-awesome/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Aug 25, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [WP Font Awesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-font-awesome/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Jul 9, 2024 | 42/100 |
| 4 | [Icon Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/icon-widget/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 10, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/best-editor/) | 2K+ | 4.3/5 (9) | Feb 13, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 6 | [Block for Font Awesome Icons – Searchable Icon Picker, SVG, FA 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-for-font-awesome/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Oct 9, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Resume / CV](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/resume-cv/) | 300+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jul 3, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Service Boxes Widgets Text Icon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/service-boxes-widgets-text-icon/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 29, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Perfect Font Awesome Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/perfect-font-awesome-integration/) | 100+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Dec 4, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Awesome Fontawesome Collection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/awesome-fontawesome-collection/) | 100+ | 1.5/5 (2) | Nov 19, 2019 | 22/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Simple Menu Icons free?
Yes. WP Simple Menu Icons is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Simple Menu Icons safe to use in 2026?
WP Simple Menu Icons shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Simple Menu Icons?
WP Simple Menu Icons is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,059 times since it launched in December 2020. It was downloaded 33 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Simple Menu Icons work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Simple Menu Icons is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was WP Simple Menu Icons last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 31, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes WP Simple Menu Icons?
WP Simple Menu Icons is developed and maintained by Alessandro Tesoro.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Simple Menu Icons?
The most popular alternatives to WP Simple Menu Icons are Font Awesome (400K+ installs), Advanced Custom Fields: Fon… (90K+ installs) and WP Font Awesome (10K+ installs).


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