WordPress plugin comparison
The Icon Block vs Simple Link Embed
At a glance
- The Icon Block has more active installs: 40K+, against 40+ for Simple Link Embed.
- On a typical day, The Icon Block is downloaded about 1,154 times, Simple Link Embed about 4.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- The Icon Block was updated more recently: Sep 14, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Simple Link Embed.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- The Icon Block has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for Simple Link Embed.
Line by line
The Icon Block leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The Icon Block |  Simple Link Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #871 | #21,419 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 23.6K | 102 |
| Rating | 5.0(29) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.21 | ×0.30 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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