WordPress plugin comparison
Block Icons vs The Icon Block
At a glance
- The Icon Block has more active installs: 40K+, against 100+ for Block Icons.
- On a typical day, The Icon Block is downloaded about 1,207 times, Block Icons about 6.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- The Icon Block was updated more recently: Sep 14, 2026, against Jun 7, 2026 for Block Icons.
- The Icon Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Block Icons.
- The Icon Block has been around longer: since 2021, against 2024 for Block Icons.
Line by line
The Icon Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Icons |  The Icon Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,059 | #869 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 111 | 24.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(29) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×1.21 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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