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JVM Rich Text Icons vs Block for Font Awesome (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

JVM Rich Text Icons

JVM Rich Text Icons

5(10)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Block for Font Awesome

Block for Font Awesome

4.2(5)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Block for Font Awesome

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, JVM Rich Text Icons has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. JVM Rich Text Icons has accumulated 41K+ total downloads while Block for Font Awesome has 34K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5JVM Rich Text Icons
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Block for Font Awesome4.2/5
Total Reviews
10JVM Rich Text Icons
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Block for Font Awesome5
Active Installs
3.0K+JVM Rich Text Icons
◄
Block for Font Awesome1.0K+
Total Downloads
41K+JVM Rich Text Icons
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Block for Font Awesome34K+
Support Resolution
N/AJVM Rich Text Icons
Block for Font AwesomeN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoJVM Rich Text Icons
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Block for Font Awesome1 month ago
First Released
2021JVM Rich Text Icons
Block for Font Awesome2019
Age
5 yearsJVM Rich Text Icons
Block for Font Awesome7 years
WP Requires
5.4+JVM Rich Text Icons
Block for Font Awesome6.4+
PHP Requires
false+JVM Rich Text Icons
Block for Font Awesome7.1+
Business Model
FreeJVM Rich Text Icons
Block for Font AwesomeFree
Latest Version
1.6.6JVM Rich Text Icons
Block for Font Awesome1.7.7

Rating Breakdown

JVM Rich Text Icons

5/5(10 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Block for Font Awesome

4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

Recent Reviews

JVM Rich Text Icons Reviews

by WPO

Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property

If you see:Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property JVM_acf_field_jvm_rich_text_icons::$settings is deprecated in /wp-content/plugins/jvm-rich-text-icons/src/fields/class-jvm_acf_jvm_rich_text_icons5.

by Cyril Seguenot

Very handy solution

I love this very ergonomic and very quick solution for inserting icons in buttons and titles for example. In addition, it is compatible with the site editor (FSE) This topic was modified 2 yea

by Jules Colle

great gutenberg addon

I can imagine something like this becoming part of core. Very well developed essential addon for the block editor

Block for Font Awesome Reviews

by Ciprian Popescu

Great time-saving plugin!

We have installed this plugin on our 400+ agency websites and couldn’t be happier. Adding icons is a breeze, and the HTML and shortcode support extends into our theme development process.

by Josh Gellock

Doesn’t work

This is the third time I’m leaving this review. Do not remove it. My experience is my experience, and per the FAQs, is well within the guidelines. My experience is that the product does not work as in

by Kevin Steve

This is a great plugin!

This works really well with Gutenberg! It’s very easy to use and I love using it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JVM Rich Text Icons or Block for Font Awesome more popular?
JVM Rich Text Icons has 3.0K+ active installations while Block for Font Awesome has 1.0K+. JVM Rich Text Icons is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — JVM Rich Text Icons or Block for Font Awesome?
JVM Rich Text Icons has a 5/5 rating from 10 reviews, while Block for Font Awesome has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are JVM Rich Text Icons and Block for Font Awesome free?
JVM Rich Text Icons is free and Block for Font Awesome is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — JVM Rich Text Icons or Block for Font Awesome?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
JVM Rich Text Icons was last updated 1 month ago and Block for Font Awesome was last updated 1 month ago.

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