Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator vs Favicon XT-Manager (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator
200K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Favicon XT-Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator leads in active installations (200K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator has accumulated 5.2M+ total downloads while Favicon XT-Manager has 66K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator | Favicon XT-Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 800 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.2M+ | ◄ | 66K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Age | 12 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.46 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator
Favicon XT-Manager
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator averaged approximately 1,971 daily downloads while Favicon XT-Manager averaged 5.
Recent Reviews
Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator Reviews
Perfect, easy and quick
Perfect, easy and quick
No funciona
Una vez que subes un favicon, ya no se cambia aunque subas otro distinto, sigue mostrando el primero.
It was very good.
The setup was simple, and it was very good.
Favicon XT-Manager Reviews
Still works, THANK GOD
As of January 2018, with WordPress 4.9.1, this still works; it’s uncomplicated and does a basic job, so it’s not a surprise that it does. That’s the rule of thumb: the simpler, more basic, more uncomp
Works with WP 4.6.1
No issues at all for me with this WP version in combination with the twenty-sixteen theme.
Tranquilo
Muito tranquilo, cumpre o que se oferece.
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