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Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) vs Scalpel Source Code Cleaner (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)

Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)

5(107)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
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Scalpel Source Code Cleaner

Scalpel Source Code Cleaner

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View Scalpel Source Code Cleaner

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 107 reviews) and leads in active installations (60K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while Scalpel Source Code Cleaner has 279.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
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Scalpel Source Code CleanerN/A
Total Reviews
107Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
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Scalpel Source Code Cleaner0
Active Installs
60K+Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
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Scalpel Source Code Cleaner0
Total Downloads
1.1M+Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
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Scalpel Source Code Cleaner279
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
Scalpel Source Code CleanerN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoDisable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
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Scalpel Source Code Cleaner8 months ago
First Released
2015Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
Scalpel Source Code Cleaner2025
Age
11 yearsDisable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
Scalpel Source Code Cleaner1 year
WP Requires
4.8+Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
Scalpel Source Code Cleaner4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
Scalpel Source Code Cleaner7.0+
Business Model
FreeDisable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
Scalpel Source Code CleanerFree
Latest Version
1.7.7Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
Scalpel Source Code Cleaner1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)

5/5(107 reviews)
5
99%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

Scalpel Source Code Cleaner

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) Reviews

by Jason LeMahieu (MadtownLems)

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!

by TraceMyIP

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

by kianmovahhed

Doesn’t activate

Does not activate. Every time I click “activate”, the page just refreshes with no action.

Scalpel Source Code Cleaner Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) or Scalpel Source Code Cleaner more popular?
Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) has 60K+ active installations while Scalpel Source Code Cleaner has 0. Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) or Scalpel Source Code Cleaner?
Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) has a 5/5 rating from 107 reviews, while Scalpel Source Code Cleaner has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) and Scalpel Source Code Cleaner free?
Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) is free and Scalpel Source Code Cleaner is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) or Scalpel Source Code Cleaner?
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?
Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) was last updated 1 year ago and Scalpel Source Code Cleaner was last updated 8 months ago.

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