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WP Favicon Remover

By Hiroaki Miyashita

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

WP Favicon Remover Review - In-Depth Analysis

Remove the default WordPress favicon added since version 5.4. Clear browser cache if favicon does not change.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The WP Favicon Remover plugin adds the functionality to remove the WordPress default favicon since WordPress 5.4. If the favicon does not change after the plugin install, you have to clear the browser cache. If you use Site Icon via Theme Customizer, just uninstall this plugin.

This plugin is simple to use and effective for users who want to customize their site's appearance by removing the default favicon. It does not have any known issues or bugs, making it a reliable choice for WordPress users.

To uninstall, simply deactivate the plugin, and that’s it!

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Favicon Remover is a straightforward plugin designed to remove the default WordPress favicon. Compared to other favicon management plugins, it focuses solely on removal without additional features.

Top alternatives

WP Favicon Remover

Strengths

Lightweight and minimalistic, ensuring no bloat.
Performs its specific task effectively without complications.
Easy to use with no configuration needed.

Weaknesses

Limited functionality beyond favicon removal.
No options for favicon customization or replacement.
Lacks advanced features found in broader favicon plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness in removing the default WordPress favicon.

Positive highlights

"Nothing to complain about, lightweight and to the point!" - Daniel
"Simple and quick" - janramroth
Effectively removes the default WordPress favicon as intended.

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No additional features beyond favicon removal.
Limited appeal for users seeking more comprehensive favicon management.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a quick and simple solution to remove the default WordPress favicon without extra features.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a plugin to customize, add, or manage favicons beyond just removal.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully covers the plugin's purpose by removing the default WordPress favicon efficiently.

Final Verdict

WP Favicon Remover excels as a no-frills tool for removing the default WordPress favicon, appealing to users who value simplicity and efficiency.

While it lacks additional features, it performs its intended function reliably, making it a solid choice for those with this specific need.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Favicon Remover plugin.

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remove favicon

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WordPress favicon

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Contributors and developers

“WP Favicon Remover” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Hiroaki Miyashita

Free Version Docs

WPS

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6.7

Average

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 2

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Version

1.0.3

Last updated

7 months ago

Active installations

10,000+

WordPress version

6.8.5 or higher

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PHP version

5.2.4 or higher

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Languages

4

Category

Site Administration & Utilities

URL Redirects & 301 Management

Tags

5.4,Delete,Favicon,Ico,WordPress

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