The Icon Block is the #11 ranked block app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 29 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
The Icon Block is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Nick Diego. With a rating of 5.0★ from 29 reviews, it currently ranks #11 in the Block category.
AppRanks data: The Icon Block ranks #11 in Block on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 2% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
The Icon Block is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Block category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 29 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Nick Diego — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (29) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How The Icon Block works
The Icon Block plugin registers a single, easy-to-use block that allows you to add custom SVG icons and graphics to the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg).
The plugin also includes the complete WordPress icon library with 290+ SVG icons.
Key features
290+ native WordPress icons, including social logos
Use any custom SVG icon or graphic
Insert icons from your Media Library if SVG uploads are supported
Includes handy icon controls (link, rotate, alignment, colors, border, padding, margin, etc.)
Fully compatible with the Site Editor
No block library required 🎉
Built almost entirely with native WordPress components
Will get additional functionality as it’s added to WordPress core
Register your own custom icon library. Learn more
Stay connected
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Category rankings
As of Sep 3, 2026- Block#11of 593Top 2%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where The Icon Block stands in the Block category
The Icon Block ranks #11 of 593 apps in the Block category, placing it in the top 2% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Icon Block?
The Icon Block is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 29 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Block category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Nick Diego.
Who uses The Icon Block?
Currently around 40,000 active stores have installed The Icon Block. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Block category on WordPress.
Where does The Icon Block rank on WordPress?
The Icon Block currently sits at position #11 in the Block category on WordPress. That places it in the top 2% of 593 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.