# Ice Visual Revisions

> Ice Visual Revisions has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 90 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ice Visual Revisions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Ice allows you to visually distinguish who changed what in the post content and then approve or cancel those changes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,299
- **Downloads (30 days):** 90 (+28.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0-beta2
- **Last updated:** May 18, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nikolay Bachiyski (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nbachiyski/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ice/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [editing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editing/) | #20 | 23 |
| [nyt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nyt/) | #2 | 2 |
| [revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/revisions/) | #47 | 70 |
| [tinyMCE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tinymce/) | >100 | 173 |
| [visual editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visual-editor/) | #30 | 54 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| editing | >100 | 7,404 |
| nyt | #7 | 8 |
| revisions | >100 | 1,565 |
| tinyMCE | >100 | 1,155 |
| visual editor | >100 | 4,019 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0-beta2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Prepare New Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prepare-new-version/) | 6K+ | 4.8/5 (6) | Sep 9, 2014 | 40/100 |
| 2 | [Proofreading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/proofreading/) | 5K+ | 4/5 (8) | Jan 16, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [FD Footnotes Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fd-footnotes/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Jun 6, 2016 | 42/100 |
| 4 | [Save and Close](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lightbulb-save-and-close/) | 400+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Apr 18, 2013 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Settings 3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-settings/) | 200+ | 3.9/5 (7) | Jul 18, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 6 | [Custom Access Roles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-access-roles/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 11, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [FD Word Statistics Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/word-statistics-plugin/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 6, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Configurator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/configurator/) | 60+ | — | May 8, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [Hypotext](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hypotext/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 6, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [BusinessPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/businesspress/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | May 14, 2026 | 52/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ice Visual Revisions free?
Yes. Ice Visual Revisions is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ice Visual Revisions safe to use in 2026?
Ice Visual Revisions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ice Visual Revisions?
Ice Visual Revisions is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,299 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ice Visual Revisions work with WordPress 7.1?
Ice Visual Revisions is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ice Visual Revisions last updated?
The latest version, 1.0-beta2, was released on May 18, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Ice Visual Revisions?
Ice Visual Revisions is developed and maintained by Nikolay Bachiyski.

### What are the best alternatives to Ice Visual Revisions?
The most popular alternatives to Ice Visual Revisions are Prepare New Version (6K+ installs), Proofreading (5K+ installs) and FD Footnotes Plugin (1K+ installs).


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