Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | The Icon Block | Referer Spam Blocker |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 3.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 29 | 2 |
| Active installs | 30,000+ | 60+ |
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Based on the data on this page, The Icon Block is the stronger choice for most WordPress Plugin Directory merchants — 5.0★ vs Referer Spam Blocker's 3.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to The Icon Block; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Referer Spam Blocker's 2-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than The Icon Block's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: The Icon Block audit • Referer Spam Blocker audit
The Icon Block has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 29 reviews) compared to Referer Spam Blocker (3.0★ from 2 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. The Icon Block fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Referer Spam Blocker is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. The Icon Block has more onboarding documentation maturity (29 reviews vs 2), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
The Icon Block typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (29 reviews). Referer Spam Blocker aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (2 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. The Icon Block and Referer Spam Blocker 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 Referer Spam Blocker" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
