Emoji Settings vs Local Twemoji (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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Emoji Settings has accumulated 29K+ total downloads while Local Twemoji has 693.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Emoji Settings | Local Twemoji | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 29K+ | ◄ | 693 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2025 | |
| Age | 11 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.0 | 1.3.1 |
Rating
5/5Emoji Settings
◄Local TwemojiN/A
Total Reviews
12Emoji Settings
◄Local Twemoji0
Active Installs
2.0K+Emoji Settings
◄Local Twemoji20
Total Downloads
29K+Emoji Settings
◄Local Twemoji693
Support Resolution
N/AEmoji Settings
Local TwemojiN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoEmoji Settings
►Local Twemoji3 months ago
First Released
2015Emoji Settings
Local Twemoji2025
Age
11 yearsEmoji Settings
Local Twemoji1 year
WP Requires
5.5+Emoji Settings
Local Twemoji6.0+
PHP Requires
7.2.0+Emoji Settings
Local Twemoji7.4+
Business Model
FreeEmoji Settings
Local TwemojiFree
Latest Version
2.0.0Emoji Settings
Local Twemoji1.3.1
Rating Breakdown
Emoji Settings
5/5(12 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Local Twemoji
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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
Local Twemoji Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emoji Settings or Local Twemoji more popular?
Emoji Settings has 2.0K+ active installations while Local Twemoji has 20. Emoji Settings is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Emoji Settings or Local Twemoji?
Emoji Settings has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Local Twemoji has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Emoji Settings and Local Twemoji free?
Emoji Settings is free and Local Twemoji is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Emoji Settings or Local Twemoji?
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 Local Twemoji was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.