WordPress plugin comparison
The Icon Block vs Text Typing
At a glance
- The Icon Block has more active installs: 40K+, against 3K+ for Text Typing.
- On a typical day, The Icon Block is downloaded about 1,154 times, Text Typing about 85.
- The Icon Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews, against 3.8 from 6 reviews.
- Text Typing was updated more recently: Nov 4, 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 2022 for Text Typing.
Line by line
The Icon Block leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The Icon Block |  Text Typing |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #871 | #4,065 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 23.6K | 5.3K |
| Rating | 5.0(29) | 3.8(6) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.21 | ×0.65 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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