Mobile Detect 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, Mobile Detect has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mobile Detect has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while WP-Emoji has 3.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Mobile Detect | WP-Emoji | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 47K+ | ◄ | 3.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 weeks ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2012 | |
| Age | 9 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 1.2 |
Rating
5/5Mobile Detect
◄WP-Emoji3/5
Total Reviews
7Mobile Detect
◄WP-Emoji2
Active Installs
3.0K+Mobile Detect
◄WP-Emoji10
Total Downloads
47K+Mobile Detect
◄WP-Emoji3.4K+
Support Resolution
100%Mobile Detect
WP-EmojiN/A
Last Updated
4 weeks agoMobile Detect
◄WP-Emoji14 years ago
First Released
2017Mobile Detect
WP-Emoji2012
Age
9 yearsMobile Detect
WP-Emoji14 years
WP Requires
3.0+Mobile Detect
WP-Emoji3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mobile Detect
WP-Emojifalse+
Business Model
FreeMobile Detect
WP-EmojiFree
Latest Version
3.1.1Mobile Detect
WP-Emoji1.2
Rating Breakdown
Mobile Detect
5/5(7 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%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Mobile Detect Reviews
by Vu Tru So
Thank you
Great job, thank you so much!
by dreamsoft
very useful
keep it up, is much useful
by southpaw254
Splendid
Can’t even notice the transition due to its speed
WP-Emoji Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mobile Detect or WP-Emoji more popular?
Mobile Detect has 3.0K+ active installations while WP-Emoji has 10. Mobile Detect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mobile Detect or WP-Emoji?
Mobile Detect has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews, while WP-Emoji has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Mobile Detect and WP-Emoji free?
Mobile Detect is free and WP-Emoji is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mobile Detect 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?
Mobile Detect was last updated 4 weeks ago and WP-Emoji was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.