Social Media Icons Widget
v1.2.7by arstropica · updated 9 years ago
Developed at NCI.
- Rank
- #6,220
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,340
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 106.4K
- 106,403 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Social Media Icons Widget at a glance
Social Media Icons Widget is a WordPress plugin by arstropica with 1K+ active installs, the #6,220 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.2.7 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. It leads the 27 plugins tagged “digg”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats158 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Social Media Icons Widget |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,339 · -5.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,339 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,342 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,339 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,345 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,342 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,338 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,340 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,338 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,340 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,345 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,334 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,341 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,411 |
Rank over time
#6,220 · up 22 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,220 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,217 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,227 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,202 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,206 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,221 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,223 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,222 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,231 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,224 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,210 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,256 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,247 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,242 |
Growth %
Average -0.40% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.82% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.52% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.96% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.7
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 11, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Social Media Icons Widget
How many websites use Social Media Icons Widget?
Social Media Icons Widget is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,220 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Social Media Icons Widget been downloaded?
106,403 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Social Media Icons Widget last updated?
Version 1.2.7 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Social Media Icons Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Social Media Icons Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Social Media Icons Widget have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Social Media Icons Widget. See its security record
Is Social Media Icons Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Social Media Icons Widget have?
4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 88% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Social Media Icons Widget?
The plugins most like Social Media Icons Widget, by the tags they share, are Social Media Widget (30K+), Nextend Social Login and Register (200K+) and OG (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 reviews, 88%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 13 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 31 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,340 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 106.4K |
| Author | arstropica |
| First released | Apr 11, 2012 |
| Version | 1.2.7 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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