WordPress plugin comparison
Category Archives Block vs The Icon Block
At a glance
- The Icon Block has more active installs: 40K+, against 900+ for Category Archives Block.
- On a typical day, The Icon Block is downloaded about 1,207 times, Category Archives Block about 8.
- The Icon Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews, against 4.2 from 5 reviews.
- Category Archives Block was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Sep 14, 2026 for The Icon Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
The Icon Block leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Category Archives Block |  The Icon Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,101 | #869 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 128 | 24.7K |
| Rating | 4.2(5) | 5.0(29) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.57 | ×1.21 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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