Retina @2x vs WP-Emoji (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, Retina @2x has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Retina @2x has accumulated 11K+ total downloads while WP-Emoji has 3.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Retina @2x | WP-Emoji | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 11K+ | ◄ | 3.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Age | 10 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6 | 1.2 |
Rating
5/5Retina @2x
◄WP-Emoji3/5
Total Reviews
6Retina @2x
◄WP-Emoji2
Active Installs
800Retina @2x
◄WP-Emoji10
Total Downloads
11K+Retina @2x
◄WP-Emoji3.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ARetina @2x
WP-EmojiN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoRetina @2x
◄WP-Emoji14 years ago
First Released
2016Retina @2x
WP-Emoji2012
Age
10 yearsRetina @2x
WP-Emoji14 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Retina @2x
WP-Emoji3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Retina @2x
WP-Emojifalse+
Business Model
FreeRetina @2x
WP-EmojiFree
Latest Version
1.6Retina @2x
WP-Emoji1.2
Rating Breakdown
Retina @2x
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP-Emoji
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Retina @2x or WP-Emoji more popular?
Retina @2x has 800 active installations while WP-Emoji has 10. Retina @2x is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Retina @2x or WP-Emoji?
Retina @2x has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while WP-Emoji has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Retina @2x and WP-Emoji free?
Retina @2x is free and WP-Emoji is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Retina @2x or WP-Emoji?
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?
Retina @2x was last updated 8 years ago and WP-Emoji was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.