Gutenbye vs Classic Smilies (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) while Gutenbye leads in active installations (800 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gutenbye has accumulated 5.7K+ total downloads while Classic Smilies has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Gutenbye | Classic Smilies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 13 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 5.7K+ | ► | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2009 | |
| Age | 8 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.1+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.3 |
Rating
N/AGutenbye
►Classic Smilies4.9/5
Total Reviews
0Gutenbye
►Classic Smilies13
Active Installs
800Gutenbye
◄Classic Smilies200
Total Downloads
5.7K+Gutenbye
►Classic Smilies10K+
Support Resolution
N/AGutenbye
Classic SmiliesN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoGutenbye
◄Classic Smilies10 years ago
First Released
2018Gutenbye
Classic Smilies2009
Age
8 yearsGutenbye
Classic Smilies17 years
WP Requires
4.6+Gutenbye
Classic Smilies4.2+
PHP Requires
7.1+Gutenbye
Classic Smiliesfalse+
Business Model
FreeGutenbye
Classic SmiliesFree
Latest Version
1.0.0Gutenbye
Classic Smilies1.3
Rating Breakdown
Gutenbye
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Classic Smilies
4.9/5(13 reviews)
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gutenbye or Classic Smilies more popular?
Gutenbye has 800 active installations while Classic Smilies has 200. Gutenbye is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gutenbye or Classic Smilies?
Gutenbye has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Classic Smilies has a 4.9/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Gutenbye and Classic Smilies free?
Gutenbye is free and Classic Smilies is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gutenbye or Classic Smilies?
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?
Gutenbye was last updated 7 years ago and Classic Smilies was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.