Keep Emoticons as Text vs Really Disable Emojis (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 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Keep Emoticons as Text has accumulated 7.9K+ total downloads while Really Disable Emojis has 6.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Keep Emoticons as Text | Really Disable Emojis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | 8 | |
| Active Installs | 800 | 800 | |
| Total Downloads | 7.9K+ | ◄ | 6.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2018 | |
| Age | 11 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.1 |
Rating
5/5Keep Emoticons as Text
◄Really Disable Emojis4.9/5
Total Reviews
8Keep Emoticons as Text
Really Disable Emojis8
Active Installs
800Keep Emoticons as Text
Really Disable Emojis800
Total Downloads
7.9K+Keep Emoticons as Text
◄Really Disable Emojis6.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AKeep Emoticons as Text
Really Disable EmojisN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoKeep Emoticons as Text
◄Really Disable Emojis2 years ago
First Released
2015Keep Emoticons as Text
Really Disable Emojis2018
Age
11 yearsKeep Emoticons as Text
Really Disable Emojis8 years
WP Requires
false+Keep Emoticons as Text
Really Disable Emojisfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Keep Emoticons as Text
Really Disable Emojisfalse+
Business Model
FreeKeep Emoticons as Text
Really Disable EmojisFree
Latest Version
1.0.0Keep Emoticons as Text
Really Disable Emojis1.1
Rating Breakdown
Keep Emoticons as Text
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Really Disable Emojis
4.9/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
13%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Keep Emoticons as Text or Really Disable Emojis more popular?
Keep Emoticons as Text has 800 active installations while Really Disable Emojis has 800. Really Disable Emojis is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Keep Emoticons as Text or Really Disable Emojis?
Keep Emoticons as Text has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Really Disable Emojis has a 4.9/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Keep Emoticons as Text and Really Disable Emojis free?
Keep Emoticons as Text is free and Really Disable Emojis is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Keep Emoticons as Text or Really Disable Emojis?
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 Really Disable Emojis was last updated 2 years ago.
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