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WP Font Awesome

By Zayed Baloch

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

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

6.93/10

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 is a popular choice for integrating Font Awesome icons locally in WordPress, offering a lightweight and GDPR-compliant solution. It competes with other plugins that provide similar functionality but with different approaches to loading and compatibility.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Loads Font Awesome icons locally, avoiding reliance on external CDNs.
Lightweight and simple to use with default Font Awesome tags.
Constantly updated for compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.
Developer is responsive and supportive.
Highly rated for ease of use and reliability.

Weaknesses

Has known medium severity stored XSS vulnerabilities in versions prior to 1.7.9.
Some users report it may not work on all sites consistently.
No pro version or advanced premium features available.
Security fixes for some vulnerabilities are not yet fully resolved.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise WP Font Awesome for its ease of use, reliability, and local icon loading. There are no recorded 1- or 2-star reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction.

Positive highlights

"Perfect, it does what it promises." — Génesis
"Works great and is constantly updated for compatibility." — Yongjun Jung
"Really helpful plugin, loads Font Awesome icons locally." — vast1r
"Most straightforward Font Awesome plugin for WordPress." — Seb Fontan
"Works perfect, just install and go." — chicho1969

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Known medium severity stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in older versions.
May not work on all WordPress sites consistently.
No advanced features beyond the free version.
Security fixes for some vulnerabilities are pending.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a lightweight, easy-to-use plugin to load Font Awesome icons locally for GDPR compliance and prefer a straightforward solution without complex features.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced premium features or those concerned about recent security vulnerabilities who may prefer plugins with a stronger security track record or active pro support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full functionality to load Font Awesome icons locally, ensuring GDPR compliance and ease of use without any cost.

Final Verdict

WP Font Awesome is a highly rated and user-friendly plugin that effectively loads Font Awesome icons locally, making it a great choice for users prioritizing GDPR compliance and simplicity. Its active development and responsive developer add to its appeal.

However, users should be aware of past medium severity security vulnerabilities and the absence of a pro version with advanced features. Those with heightened security needs or requiring premium options might consider alternative plugins.

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”]