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WP Font Awesome

By Zayed Baloch

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

WP Font Awesome Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily embed Font Awesome icons on your site using shortcodes. Support for multiple versions and sizes.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

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 easily embed Font Awesome icons to your website using HTML or built-in shortcode handlers.

It supports shortcode for Font Awesome 5 and 4.7+, allowing you to use larger icons and add them in menus and widgets. You can also use shortcodes in post and page titles.

With support for Font Awesome version 6, this plugin introduces new shortcodes for different styles, including solid, regular, and brands. It maintains compatibility with older versions as well.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Font Awesome stands out as a straightforward solution for integrating Font Awesome icons locally within WordPress sites, avoiding reliance on external CDNs.

Top alternatives

WP Font Awesome

Strengths

Loads Font Awesome icons locally, enhancing privacy compliance.
Lightweight and simple to use with default Font Awesome tags.
Regularly updated for compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.
Developer is responsive and supportive.

Weaknesses

May not work perfectly on all sites as reported by some users.
Lacks advanced customization options found in some alternatives.
No official pro version or premium features available.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and reliability, with some minor issues noted.

Positive highlights

'Works great and is constantly updated' - Yongjun Jung
'Does what it promises' - Génesis
'Loads icons locally, avoiding CDN privacy concerns' - SVTX
'Developer is responsive and plugin works like a charm' - Seb Fontan
'Really helpful plugin, please keep it updated' - vast1r

Common complaints

Doesn't work on all sites consistently.
Limited features compared to other icon plugins.

Weaknesses

Occasional compatibility issues on some WordPress setups.
No premium support or advanced features due to lack of pro version.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, privacy-friendly way to add Font Awesome icons locally without relying on external CDNs.

Not ideal for

Those seeking advanced icon customization, premium support, or a plugin with a paid version offering additional features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes local loading of Font Awesome icons, basic integration with WordPress, and regular updates ensuring compatibility.

Final Verdict

WP Font Awesome is a reliable and straightforward plugin for users prioritizing privacy and simplicity in adding Font Awesome icons locally.

While it lacks a pro version and advanced features, its ease of use and developer responsiveness make it a solid choice for most WordPress users needing basic icon integration.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Font Awesome plugin.

Font Awesome

Font Icon

Icon

Screenshots

FAQ

Font Awesome v6 & v5

[wpfa5s icon="home"] or [wpfa5s icon="fa-home"] for Solid style.
[wpfa5r icon="user"] or [wpfa5r icon="fa-user"] for Regular style. support only in few icon.
[wpfa5b icon="wordpress"] or [wpfa5b icon="fa-wordpress"] for Brands.

Font Awesome 4.7+

Use the [wpfa icon="fa-home"] or [wpfa icon="home"] shotcode to add an icon.

Sizes
Sizes: xs, sm, lg, 2x, 3x, 5x, 7x, 10x.
Example: [wpfa5b icon="wordpress" size="3x"]

Color
[wpfa ….. color=”#336699″]

Superscript
[wpfa ….. sub=”yes”]