Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… vs Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
900K+ active installs
Free
Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
60K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 107 reviews) while Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… leads in active installations (900K+ vs 60K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… has accumulated 36M+ total downloads while Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) has 1.1M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… | Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3,021 | ◄ | 107 |
| Active Installs | 900K+ | ◄ | 60K+ |
| Total Downloads | 36M+ | ◄ | 1.1M+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Age | 13 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9.6+ | 4.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5.16 | 1.7.7 |
Rating Breakdown
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… averaged approximately 26,156 daily downloads while Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) averaged 307.
Recent Reviews
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… Reviews
Easy Cookie Setup
Installed it to handle the cookie notice on my site. The setup was pretty simple, and it started working right away. Good options to customize the banner, too. Overall works well for my needs. tnx dev
The plugin modifies JavaScript
I have a website with several flipbooks. When a user accepts or declines the banner, [Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA] modifies a JavaScript file, and the flipbooks no longer load. I deacti
Low threshold and scary email
After the, low, threshold is reached they will send you emails hinting that you’ll get fined and try to scare you into buying a pro license. Untrustworthy behavior.
Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) Reviews
Small but mighty
It’s so rare to find a plugin these days that has no bloat, no upsells, no ANYTHING beyond exactly what’s needed to get the job done. Thank you!
Clean Up Your Site & Improve GDPR Compliance
Disable Emojis by Ryan Hellyer is a gem! With 60k+ active installs and nearly perfect 5-star rating, it’s clearly doing something right. This lightweight plugin strips out WordPress’s bloated emoji co
Doesn’t activate
Does not activate. Every time I click “activate”, the page just refreshes with no action.
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