WordPress plugin comparison
Block Icons vs Genesis Blocks
At a glance
- Genesis Blocks has more active installs: 40K+, against 100+ for Block Icons.
- On a typical day, Genesis Blocks is downloaded about 286 times, Block Icons about 6.
- Block Icons is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 3.7 from 24 reviews.
- Genesis Blocks was updated more recently: Aug 20, 2026, against Jun 7, 2026 for Block Icons.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Genesis Blocks has been around longer: since 2020, against 2024 for Block Icons.
Line by line
Genesis Blocks leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Icons |  Genesis Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,059 | #841 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 111 | 8.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 3.7(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×0.89 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.1 |
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