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Block for Font Awesome

By Ciprian Popescu

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Block for Font Awesome Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily display Font Awesome icons in Gutenberg or custom HTML blocks. Supports multiple Font Awesome versions.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

3.7/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to display any Font Awesome 5, Font Awesome 6, Font Awesome 7 or Font Awesome kit icon as an editor block (Gutenberg) or a custom HTML block.

You can also add the icon as HTML code or, inline, by using the shortcode.

Read more about the Block for Font Awesome plugin here.

Comparing to Alternatives

Block for Font Awesome is a useful plugin for integrating Font Awesome icons into Gutenberg blocks, but there are several other plugins offering similar functionality with varying features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Gutenberg editor
Easy to use with shortcode and HTML support
Widely adopted by agencies for bulk deployment
Lightweight and focused on Font Awesome icons

Weaknesses

Has had security vulnerabilities in past versions
Lacks screenshots or visual guides in the plugin interface
No pro version with extended features
Some users report it does not work as expected

User Sentiment Analysis

With a majority of 5-star ratings and one 1-star review, user feedback is mostly positive but includes some concerns about functionality.

Positive highlights

'Gutenberg block plugin for font awesome' - Kevin Kovadia
'Simple plugin and works great' - annamariaerik
'This works really well with Gutenberg! It’s very easy to use' - Kevin Steve
'Great time-saving plugin! Installed on 400+ agency websites' - Ciprian Popescu

Common complaints

Plugin does not work as intended for some users

Weaknesses

Past security issues with stored XSS and CSRF vulnerabilities
Lack of visual aids like screenshots in the plugin interface
No advanced features due to absence of a pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, lightweight plugin to add Font Awesome icons easily within Gutenberg blocks, especially agencies managing multiple sites.

Not ideal for

Users who require advanced features, visual configuration aids, or have concerns about past security vulnerabilities may want to consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential Font Awesome icon integration with Gutenberg blocks and shortcode support.

Final Verdict

Block for Font Awesome is a straightforward and effective plugin for adding Font Awesome icons within Gutenberg, favored by many for its simplicity and ease of use. However, it has had some security vulnerabilities in the past that have been addressed in updates, and it lacks a pro version with additional features.

While it competes well with other Font Awesome plugins, potential users should weigh the plugin's strengths against its weaknesses, including limited visual aids and occasional reports of malfunction. Overall, it is a solid choice for users seeking basic icon integration without extra bells and whistles.