Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator vs Multicons (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, Multicons 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 Multicons has 120K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator | Multicons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 800 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.2M+ | ◄ | 120K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2010 | |
| Age | 12 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.46 | 6.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator
Multicons
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator averaged approximately 1,971 daily downloads while Multicons 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.
Multicons Reviews
Snappy and Quick Fix
Immediately swap out for your chosen favicon. I did have to be sure to include the www ahead of the domainname.com with my server to see instant results.
It just works.
I needed a way for users in a Multisite installation to change their favicons on a blog-by-blog basis without editing the theme files. Works exactly the way I need it to. Doesn’t throw a bunch of u
A superb plugin; a must have.
Straight to the point and works immediately. I use it for all my sites.
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