Keep Emoticons as Text 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, Keep Emoticons as Text has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Keep Emoticons as Text has accumulated 7.9K+ total downloads while Classic Smilies has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Keep Emoticons as Text | Classic Smilies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ► | 13 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 7.9K+ | ► | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2009 | |
| Age | 11 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | false+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.3 |
Rating
5/5Keep Emoticons as Text
◄Classic Smilies4.9/5
Total Reviews
8Keep Emoticons as Text
►Classic Smilies13
Active Installs
800Keep Emoticons as Text
◄Classic Smilies200
Total Downloads
7.9K+Keep Emoticons as Text
►Classic Smilies10K+
Support Resolution
N/AKeep Emoticons as Text
Classic SmiliesN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoKeep Emoticons as Text
◄Classic Smilies10 years ago
First Released
2015Keep Emoticons as Text
Classic Smilies2009
Age
11 yearsKeep Emoticons as Text
Classic Smilies17 years
WP Requires
false+Keep Emoticons as Text
Classic Smilies4.2+
PHP Requires
false+Keep Emoticons as Text
Classic Smiliesfalse+
Business Model
FreeKeep Emoticons as Text
Classic SmiliesFree
Latest Version
1.0.0Keep Emoticons as Text
Classic Smilies1.3
Rating Breakdown
Keep Emoticons as Text
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Keep Emoticons as Text or Classic Smilies more popular?
Keep Emoticons as Text has 800 active installations while Classic Smilies has 200. Keep Emoticons as Text is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Keep Emoticons as Text or Classic Smilies?
Keep Emoticons as Text has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Classic Smilies has a 4.9/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Keep Emoticons as Text and Classic Smilies free?
Keep Emoticons as Text is free and Classic Smilies is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Keep Emoticons as Text 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?
Keep Emoticons as Text was last updated 1 year ago and Classic Smilies was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.