Alex Set Favicon vs The Dude (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, The Dude has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) while Alex Set Favicon leads in active installations (30 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Alex Set Favicon has accumulated 7.0K+ total downloads while The Dude has 2.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Alex Set Favicon | The Dude | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 7 |
| Active Installs | 30 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 7.0K+ | ◄ | 2.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Age | 15 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 8.0 | 0.4 |
Rating
2.5/5Alex Set Favicon
►The Dude5/5
Total Reviews
2Alex Set Favicon
►The Dude7
Active Installs
30Alex Set Favicon
◄The Dude20
Total Downloads
7.0K+Alex Set Favicon
◄The Dude2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AAlex Set Favicon
The DudeN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoAlex Set Favicon
►The Dude4 years ago
First Released
2011Alex Set Favicon
The Dude2015
Age
15 yearsAlex Set Favicon
The Dude11 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+Alex Set Favicon
The Dude3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Alex Set Favicon
The Dudefalse+
Business Model
FreeAlex Set Favicon
The DudeFree
Latest Version
8.0Alex Set Favicon
The Dude0.4
Rating Breakdown
Alex Set Favicon
2.5/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
The Dude
5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alex Set Favicon or The Dude more popular?
Alex Set Favicon has 30 active installations while The Dude has 20. Alex Set Favicon is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Alex Set Favicon or The Dude?
Alex Set Favicon has a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while The Dude has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Alex Set Favicon and The Dude free?
Alex Set Favicon is free and The Dude is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Alex Set Favicon or The Dude?
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?
Alex Set Favicon was last updated 12 years ago and The Dude was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.