Should I choose Gutenbye or The Icon Block?

The Icon Block holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 0.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Gutenbye or The Icon Block?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. The Icon Block has the deeper published review base (29 vs 0), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Gutenbye typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). The Icon Block typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (29 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Gutenbye and The Icon Block?

Migration support varies by app and category. Gutenbye and The Icon Block both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Gutenbye" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

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Gutenbye vs The Icon Block — WordPress

The Icon Block vs Gutenbye

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Feature comparison between Gutenbye and The Icon Block
Metric	Gutenbye	The Icon Block
Rating	—	5.0 ★
Total reviews	0	29
Active installs	700+	40,000+
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The call

Based on the data on this page, The Icon Block is the stronger choice for most WordPress Plugin Directory site owners — 5.0★ vs Gutenbye's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Who should pick what

Recommended by size: small/early-stage site owners who need fast install and low risk should default to The Icon Block; mid-market and enterprise site owners with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Gutenbye's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than The Icon Block's broader-but-shallower coverage.

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Description	306 / 5000 chars6% used	824 / 5000 chars16% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Chris Lanphear	Nick Diego
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Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Gutenbye and The Icon Block?

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