WordPress plugin comparison
Automatic Block Inserter vs The Icon Block
Automatic Block Inserter
by Lauren @ Small Plugins
30+ installs5.0
The Icon Block
by Nick Diego
40K+ installs5.0
At a glance
- The Icon Block has more active installs: 40K+, against 30+ for Automatic Block Inserter.
- On a typical day, The Icon Block is downloaded about 1,207 times, Automatic Block Inserter about 4.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- The Icon Block was updated more recently: Sep 14, 2026, against Aug 31, 2026 for Automatic Block Inserter.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- The Icon Block has been around longer: since 2021, against 2024 for Automatic Block Inserter.
Line by line
The Icon Block leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Automatic Block Inserter | The Icon Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,042 | #869 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 80 | 24.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(29) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.27 | ×1.21 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.7 | 7.4 |
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