WordPress plugin comparison
The Icon Block vs Simple Sitemap
At a glance
- Simple Sitemap has more active installs: 60K+, against 40K+ for The Icon Block.
- On a typical day, The Icon Block is downloaded about 1,207 times, Simple Sitemap about 423.
- The Icon Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews, against 3.9 from 72 reviews.
- Simple Sitemap was updated more recently: Oct 2, 2026, against Sep 14, 2026 for The Icon Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Simple Sitemap has been around longer: since 2010, against 2021 for The Icon Block.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The Icon Block |  Simple Sitemap |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #869 | #654 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 24.7K | 13.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(29) | 3.9(72) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.21 | ×1.12 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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