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JVM Rich Text Icons

By Joris van Montfort

Design & Themes / Icon Libraries & Fonts

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

JVM Rich Text Icons Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily insert icons into your WordPress content using the block editor. Supports inline icons, buttons, and custom SVG uploads.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to add icons to any rich text field in the WordPress block editor. You can insert icons inline in paragraphs, headings, lists, buttons, or use the dedicated single icon block.

It features an icon picker that lets you select icons from a searchable popup in the block editor toolbar. The plugin includes Font Awesome versions 4.7, 5.x, and 6.x, and you can also upload your own custom SVG icons via a drag and drop uploader for optimal performance.

The dedicated single icon block offers options for font size, color, alignment, and spacing. The plugin integrates with Advanced Custom Fields, adding a "JVM Icon" field type. By using a custom SVG icon set, you can achieve better page speed as it avoids render-blocking CSS or font files and only loads the icons you use.

Comparing to Alternatives

JVM Rich Text Icons does not have any close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users seeking this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Provides a simple and effective way to insert icon fonts into rich text fields.
Includes handy filters to avoid loading unnecessary Font Awesome assets or Bootstrap icons.
Compatible with the site editor (Full Site Editing) and Gutenberg block editor.
Lightweight and focused on doing one thing well without unnecessary bloat.
Highly rated by users for its ergonomic and quick solution.

Weaknesses

Uses an older version of Font Awesome (FA4) instead of newer versions with more icons.
Has a known high-severity security vulnerability fixed only in version 1.2.4.
No pro version or premium features available.
Limited icon set compared to more comprehensive icon plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 10 reviewers, users overwhelmingly praise JVM Rich Text Icons for its simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

'Excellent new usage of Icon font' - Gordon168
'Does what it should do, and nothing more' - humanify
'Just what I was looking for – you saved me hours of work!' - zaphodbeeblebrox01
'Very well developed essential addon for the block editor' - Jules Colle
'Very ergonomic and very quick solution for inserting icons' - Cyril Seguenot

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Known high-severity security vulnerability fixed only in version 1.2.4.
Uses an older version of Font Awesome icons (FA4) which has fewer icons than newer versions.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a lightweight, straightforward plugin to add icon fonts to rich text fields without loading extra assets or complex features.

Not ideal for

Users requiring the latest icon sets or those concerned about security vulnerabilities should consider alternatives or ensure they use the latest patched version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features for inserting icon fonts into rich text fields with useful filters and compatibility with Gutenberg and site editors.

Final Verdict

JVM Rich Text Icons stands out as a simple and effective plugin for adding icon fonts to rich text content, earning perfect user ratings for its focused functionality and ease of use. Its compatibility with modern WordPress editors makes it a valuable tool for many users.

However, the plugin has a notable security vulnerability that has been fixed in recent updates, and it uses an older icon set which may limit options for some users. Those factors should be considered alongside the lack of a pro version and direct alternatives when choosing this plugin.