Classic Smilies vs Best-Of Comments (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Classic Smilies has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 13 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Smilies has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while Best-Of Comments has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Classic Smilies | Best-Of Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 13 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Age | 17 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 2.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3 | 1.2 |
Rating
4.9/5Classic Smilies
◄Best-Of CommentsN/A
Total Reviews
13Classic Smilies
◄Best-Of Comments0
Active Installs
200Classic Smilies
◄Best-Of Comments10
Total Downloads
10K+Classic Smilies
◄Best-Of Comments2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AClassic Smilies
Best-Of CommentsN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoClassic Smilies
►Best-Of Comments9 years ago
First Released
2009Classic Smilies
Best-Of Comments2009
Age
17 yearsClassic Smilies
Best-Of Comments17 years
WP Requires
4.2+Classic Smilies
Best-Of Comments2.5+
PHP Requires
false+Classic Smilies
Best-Of Commentsfalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Smilies
Best-Of CommentsFree
Latest Version
1.3Classic Smilies
Best-Of Comments1.2
Rating Breakdown
Classic Smilies
4.9/5(13 reviews)
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Best-Of Comments
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Classic Smilies or Best-Of Comments more popular?
Classic Smilies has 200 active installations while Best-Of Comments has 10. Classic Smilies is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Smilies or Best-Of Comments?
Classic Smilies has a 4.9/5 rating from 13 reviews, while Best-Of Comments has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Smilies and Best-Of Comments free?
Classic Smilies is free and Best-Of Comments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Smilies or Best-Of Comments?
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?
Classic Smilies was last updated 10 years ago and Best-Of Comments was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.