TinyMCE Smiley Button vs TinyMCE Emoticons (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, TinyMCE Smiley Button has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. TinyMCE Smiley Button has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while TinyMCE Emoticons has 15K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | TinyMCE Smiley Button | TinyMCE Emoticons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 6 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 18K+ | ◄ | 15K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Age | 11 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.9 | 1.3 |
Rating
5/5TinyMCE Smiley Button
◄TinyMCE Emoticons3.3/5
Total Reviews
1TinyMCE Smiley Button
►TinyMCE Emoticons6
Active Installs
600TinyMCE Smiley Button
◄TinyMCE Emoticons100
Total Downloads
18K+TinyMCE Smiley Button
◄TinyMCE Emoticons15K+
Support Resolution
N/ATinyMCE Smiley Button
TinyMCE EmoticonsN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoTinyMCE Smiley Button
◄TinyMCE Emoticons11 years ago
First Released
2015TinyMCE Smiley Button
TinyMCE Emoticons2014
Age
11 yearsTinyMCE Smiley Button
TinyMCE Emoticons12 years
WP Requires
4.2+TinyMCE Smiley Button
TinyMCE Emoticons3.0+
PHP Requires
false+TinyMCE Smiley Button
TinyMCE Emoticonsfalse+
Business Model
FreeTinyMCE Smiley Button
TinyMCE EmoticonsFree
Latest Version
1.0.9TinyMCE Smiley Button
TinyMCE Emoticons1.3
Rating Breakdown
TinyMCE Smiley Button
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
TinyMCE Emoticons
3.3/5(6 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
17%
2
0%
1
33%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TinyMCE Smiley Button or TinyMCE Emoticons more popular?
TinyMCE Smiley Button has 600 active installations while TinyMCE Emoticons has 100. TinyMCE Smiley Button is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — TinyMCE Smiley Button or TinyMCE Emoticons?
TinyMCE Smiley Button has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while TinyMCE Emoticons has a 3.3/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are TinyMCE Smiley Button and TinyMCE Emoticons free?
TinyMCE Smiley Button is free and TinyMCE Emoticons is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — TinyMCE Smiley Button or TinyMCE Emoticons?
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?
TinyMCE Smiley Button was last updated 5 years ago and TinyMCE Emoticons was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.