Site Favicon vs Multicons (2026)

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

Site Favicon

Site Favicon

3.8(4)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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VS
Multicons

Multicons

5(4)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Multicons has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Site Favicon leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Site Favicon has accumulated 30K+ total downloads while Multicons has 120K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Site Favicon
Multicons5/5
Total Reviews
4Site Favicon
Multicons4
Active Installs
5.0K+Site Favicon
Multicons2.0K+
Total Downloads
30K+Site Favicon
Multicons120K+
Support Resolution
N/ASite Favicon
MulticonsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoSite Favicon
Multicons4 months ago
First Released
2021Site Favicon
Multicons2010
Age
5 yearsSite Favicon
Multicons16 years
WP Requires
5.0+Site Favicon
Multicons2.7+
PHP Requires
false+Site Favicon
Multiconsfalse+
Business Model
FreeSite Favicon
MulticonsFree
Latest Version
1.0Site Favicon
Multicons6.0

Rating Breakdown

Site Favicon

3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

Multicons

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Site Favicon Reviews

by hapach

Doesn’t work

The icon generator isn’t working, so nothing works.

by wotzzup

Straight to the point

Does what it is expected to do. Would have given an easy 5 start. But, the plugin shows that it is not updated to work with my current version of WordPress. I hope nothing breaks on my site because of

by logomethis

Effortless Integration

The Site Favicon plugin has been a game-changer for us. The setup process was incredibly straightforward, allowing us to integrate it into our WordPress site with ease. The user-friendly int

Multicons Reviews

by designwise

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.

by vickita

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

by gcjproductions

A superb plugin; a must have.

Straight to the point and works immediately. I use it for all my sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Site Favicon or Multicons more popular?
Site Favicon has 5.0K+ active installations while Multicons has 2.0K+. Site Favicon is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Site Favicon or Multicons?
Site Favicon has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Multicons has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Site Favicon and Multicons free?
Site Favicon is free and Multicons is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Site Favicon or Multicons?
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?
Site Favicon was last updated 2 months ago and Multicons was last updated 4 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.