Hugeicons with WordPress Overview
Hugeicons gives you a flexible icon system for WordPress, from a free starter plugin to the full 46,000+ icon Pro library with dedicated Elementor widgets.
Use this overview page as the entry point into all WordPress-related docs.
Prerequisites
Before using Hugeicons with WordPress, you should have:
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- Access to your WordPress admin dashboard
- For Elementor: Elementor page builder installed
Free vs Pro at a glance
| Free | Pro (WordPress) | Pro (Elementor) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon library | 4,600+ free icons in 1 style (Stroke Rounded only) | 46,000+ icons across 10 styles | 46,000+ icons across 10 styles |
| Installation | WordPress Plugin Directory | Pro Addon from Hugeicons account | Elementor Plugin from Hugeicons account |
| Features | Block Editor integration, Shortcodes | All free features + multiple styles | 4 dedicated widgets (Icon Button, Icon Box, Icon List, FAQ) |
| Icon sets | All free icons included | Add desired icon sets to your account | All icons immediately available |
| Best for | Simple projects, trying Hugeicons | Full Block Editor/Gutenberg access | Elementor page builder users |
| Setup guide | Quick Start (Free) | Hugeicons Pro with WordPress | Hugeicons Pro with Elementor |
External Services
All Hugeicons WordPress plugins connect to Hugeicons' servers:
- Endpoint:
https://hugeicons.com/api - Purpose: Fetches icon metadata and updates
- When: Only during icon picker usage in the editor
- Data: Only technical requests for icon data; no personal information is transmitted
Choose your path
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Just getting started and want free icons? Go to Quick Start (Free) to install the free plugin from the WordPress Plugin Directory and start adding icons.
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Already a Pro customer using the Block Editor? Go to Hugeicons Pro with WordPress to download the Pro Addon, activate your license, and access 46,000+ icons in 10 styles.
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Using Elementor page builder? Go to Hugeicons Pro with Elementor for dedicated Elementor widgets including Icon Button, Icon Box, Icon List, and FAQ accordion.