WordPress plugin comparison
The Icon Block vs Icon Element
At a glance
- Both have 40K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, The Icon Block is downloaded about 1,154 times, Icon Element about 158.
- The Icon Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews, against 4.4 from 7 reviews.
- The Icon Block was updated more recently: Sep 14, 2026, against Apr 24, 2026 for Icon Element.
- The Icon Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Icon Element.
- Icon Element has been around longer: since 2020, against 2021 for The Icon Block.
Line by line
The Icon Block leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The Icon Block |  Icon Element |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #871 | #867 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 23.6K | 3.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(29) | 4.4(7) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.21 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 6 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.4 |
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