Emoji Settings vs Emoji in 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, Emoji Settings has a higher user rating (5/5 from 12 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Emoji Settings has accumulated 29K+ total downloads while Emoji in comments has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Emoji Settings | Emoji in comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 29K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2019 | |
| Age | 11 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Emoji Settings
◄Emoji in comments3/5
Total Reviews
12Emoji Settings
◄Emoji in comments4
Active Installs
2.0K+Emoji Settings
◄Emoji in comments60
Total Downloads
29K+Emoji Settings
◄Emoji in comments3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmoji Settings
Emoji in commentsN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoEmoji Settings
◄Emoji in comments6 years ago
First Released
2015Emoji Settings
Emoji in comments2019
Age
11 yearsEmoji Settings
Emoji in comments7 years
WP Requires
5.5+Emoji Settings
Emoji in comments4.4+
PHP Requires
7.2.0+Emoji Settings
Emoji in commentsfalse+
Business Model
FreeEmoji Settings
Emoji in commentsFree
Latest Version
2.0.0Emoji Settings
Emoji in comments1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Emoji Settings
5/5(12 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Emoji in comments
3/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Emoji Settings Reviews
by RealMag777
Convenient and useful
Works fine, thank you!
by Anonymous User 18721493
Great!
Simple, straightforward, and does it job well!
by cekay
solved all my issues
I tried another plugin that has more than 70k installation, but it didn’t work for some reason it was converting the emoji to svg, but this plugin solved my problem smoothly, thank you
Emoji in comments Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emoji Settings or Emoji in comments more popular?
Emoji Settings has 2.0K+ active installations while Emoji in comments has 60. Emoji Settings is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Emoji Settings or Emoji in comments?
Emoji Settings has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Emoji in comments has a 3/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Emoji Settings and Emoji in comments free?
Emoji Settings is free and Emoji in comments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Emoji Settings or Emoji in 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?
Emoji Settings was last updated 11 months ago and Emoji in comments was last updated 6 years ago.
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