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Site Favicon

By Web Guy

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Site Favicon Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add a favicon to your WordPress site. Customize your site's identity with a unique icon.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

3.8/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to add a favicon to your WordPress site with ease. A favicon is an important part of your site's branding and helps users identify your site in their browser tabs.

To set the favicon URL, navigate to Appearance > Customize > Site Identity > Site Favicon. This plugin is particularly useful if you want to set a Site Icon but also need a unique favicon that is separate from it.

Comparing to Alternatives

Site Favicon offers basic favicon functionality but faces competition from several other plugins that provide similar or enhanced features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward setup process
User-friendly interface suitable for non-technical users
Restores missing Customizer option in WordPress
Allows basic favicon customization
Lightweight plugin with minimal overhead

Weaknesses

Has a known security vulnerability (stored XSS) fixed only in latest version
Not regularly updated to ensure compatibility with latest WordPress versions
Icon generator functionality reported as not working by some users
Limited features compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews show a mixed sentiment with half of the ratings being 4 or 5 stars praising ease of use, while a quarter of users report critical issues.

Positive highlights

"Very nice unexpected bonus: re-enabled the Customizer option" — timigi
"Setup process was incredibly straightforward" — logomethis
"User-friendly interface and clear instructions" — logomethis
"Does what it is expected to do" — wotzzup

Common complaints

Icon generator functionality does not work, rendering the plugin ineffective

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability related to stored cross-site scripting
Lack of recent updates raises compatibility concerns
Some users experience non-functioning features

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight favicon plugin with easy setup and basic customization, especially those who value restoring the WordPress Customizer functionality.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced favicon features, guaranteed compatibility with the latest WordPress versions, or those concerned about security vulnerabilities should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic favicon customization and integration with WordPress, suitable for most standard needs.

Final Verdict

Site Favicon is a straightforward plugin that delivers essential favicon functionality with an easy setup and a user-friendly interface. It has the unique benefit of restoring the WordPress Customizer option, which some users find valuable. However, it suffers from a known security vulnerability that has been fixed only in the latest update and shows signs of limited maintenance and compatibility issues.

Given the mixed user feedback and the availability of several alternative favicon plugins with more features and better support, users should weigh their priorities carefully. Those needing a simple solution may find it adequate, but users seeking reliability, security, and advanced features might prefer exploring other options.