Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator vs WP Favicon Remover (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, WP Favicon Remover has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator has accumulated 5.2M+ total downloads while WP Favicon Remover has 29K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator | WP Favicon Remover | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 800 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.2M+ | ◄ | 29K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2020 | |
| Age | 12 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.46 | 1.0.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator
WP Favicon Remover
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator averaged approximately 1,971 daily downloads while WP Favicon Remover averaged 14.
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.
WP Favicon Remover Reviews
simple and quick
removes default WordPress Favicon
Does what it says
Nothing to complain about, lightweight and to the point!
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