WordPress plugin comparison
The Icon Block vs VPN Guard
At a glance
- The Icon Block has more active installs: 40K+, against 200+ for VPN Guard.
- On a typical day, The Icon Block is downloaded about 1,207 times, VPN Guard about 8.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- The Icon Block was updated more recently: Sep 14, 2026, against Feb 3, 2026 for VPN Guard.
- The Icon Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for VPN Guard.
- The Icon Block has been around longer: since 2021, against 2025 for VPN Guard.
Line by line
The Icon Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  The Icon Block |  VPN Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #869 | #12,650 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 24.7K | 138 |
| Rating | 5.0(29) | 5.0(8) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.21 | ×0.33 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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