WordPress plugin comparison
Blocks for ACF Fields vs The Icon Block
At a glance
- The Icon Block has more active installs: 40K+, against 2K+ for Blocks for ACF Fields.
- On a typical day, The Icon Block is downloaded about 1,207 times, Blocks for ACF Fields about 55.
- The Icon Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews, against 4.9 from 13 reviews.
- Blocks for ACF Fields was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Sep 14, 2026 for The Icon Block.
- The Icon Block resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for Blocks for ACF Fields.
- Blocks for ACF Fields is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for The Icon Block.
- The Icon Block has been around longer: since 2021, against 2024 for Blocks for ACF Fields.
Line by line
The Icon Block leads on 6 of 8 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Blocks for ACF Fields |  The Icon Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,644 | #869 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.2K | 24.7K |
| Rating | 4.9(13) | 5.0(29) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×1.21 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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