WordPress plugin comparison
The Icon Block vs MarkDown Block
At a glance
- The Icon Block has more active installs: 40K+, against fewer than 10 for MarkDown Block.
- On a typical day, The Icon Block is downloaded about 1,154 times, MarkDown Block about 2.
- MarkDown Block has no reviews yet.
- MarkDown Block was updated more recently: Oct 6, 2026, against Sep 14, 2026 for The Icon Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- The Icon Block has been around longer: since 2021, against 2025 for MarkDown Block.
Line by line
The Icon Block leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The Icon Block |  MarkDown Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #871 | #68,056 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 23.6K | 60 |
| Rating | 5.0(29) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.21 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.2 |
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