Local Google Fonts vs Better Font Awesome (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Local Google Fonts

Local Google Fonts

4.6(83)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Better Font Awesome

Better Font Awesome

4.6(84)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Better Font Awesome

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Local Google Fonts has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 83 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 70K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Local Google Fonts has accumulated 789K+ total downloads while Better Font Awesome has 1.2M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Local Google Fonts
Better Font Awesome4.6/5
Total Reviews
83Local Google Fonts
Better Font Awesome84
Active Installs
100K+Local Google Fonts
Better Font Awesome70K+
Total Downloads
789K+Local Google Fonts
Better Font Awesome1.2M+
Support Resolution
N/ALocal Google Fonts
Better Font Awesome0%
Last Updated
11 months agoLocal Google Fonts
Better Font Awesome1 year ago
First Released
2022Local Google Fonts
Better Font Awesome2014
Age
4 yearsLocal Google Fonts
Better Font Awesome12 years
WP Requires
4.6+Local Google Fonts
Better Font Awesome3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Local Google Fonts
Better Font Awesomefalse+
Business Model
FreeLocal Google Fonts
Better Font AwesomeFree
Latest Version
0.24.0Local Google Fonts
Better Font Awesome2.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Local Google Fonts

4.6/5(83 reviews)
5
88%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
10%

Better Font Awesome

4.6/5(84 reviews)
5
86%
4
4%
3
0%
2
5%
1
6%

Recent Reviews

Local Google Fonts Reviews

by furkansenturk

5 Sterne – wohlverdient

unkompliziert und übersichtlich- was will man mehr bei diesem lästigen Thema.

by reneewelz

Einwandfrei

Wir haben das schon eine Weile im Einsatz, heute fällt mir auf, noch gar nicht bewertet. Deswegen schon mal 5 Sternen, weils still und leise einfach tut was es soll. 😉

by toxicum

Works like a charm

It works like a charm. All who got problems getting it working:In settings > Google Fonts, tick the “Load Fonts automatically” checkbox and click on the “Reload Fonts” button. Then save the changes. T

Better Font Awesome Reviews

by Avrom

Worked Perfectly (Better than the Font Awesome plugin)

Great job! This plugin worked perfectly and supported the older Font Awesome 5+ versions I prefer. However, I see the plugin hasn’t been updated in 11 months. I truly hope the author will continue to

by luisserrano

Search typing no working

Cant type in search form from Better Font Awesome By Mickey Kay. Click in search bar to start typing is not working. Cant attach Youtube link so you can find the video searching there for: “WordPress

by puciriusanikola

Filter not working in WP v5.9

The filter in TinyMCE editor for Better Font Awesome isn’t working (unresponsive). Will this issue be resolved in any time soon?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Local Google Fonts or Better Font Awesome more popular?
Local Google Fonts has 100K+ active installations while Better Font Awesome has 70K+. Local Google Fonts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Local Google Fonts or Better Font Awesome?
Local Google Fonts has a 4.6/5 rating from 83 reviews, while Better Font Awesome has a 4.6/5 rating from 84 reviews.
Are Local Google Fonts and Better Font Awesome free?
Local Google Fonts is free and Better Font Awesome is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Local Google Fonts or Better Font Awesome?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Local Google Fonts was last updated 11 months ago and Better Font Awesome was last updated 1 year ago.

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