WordPress plugin comparison
The Icon Block vs SoftIcon Document Viewer
The Icon Block
by Nick Diego
40K+ installs5.0
SoftIcon Document Viewer
by softiconai
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- The Icon Block has more active installs: 40K+, against fewer than 10 for SoftIcon Document Viewer.
- On a typical day, The Icon Block is downloaded about 1,207 times, SoftIcon Document Viewer about 112.
- SoftIcon Document Viewer has no reviews yet.
- SoftIcon Document Viewer was updated more recently: Nov 10, 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 2026 for SoftIcon Document Viewer.
Line by line
The Icon Block leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | The Icon Block | SoftIcon Document Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #869 | #72,042 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 24.7K | 112 |
| 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 | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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