Emoji Toolbar vs wp-Monalisa (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, wp-Monalisa has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 25 reviews) while Emoji Toolbar leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. Emoji Toolbar has accumulated 27K+ total downloads while wp-Monalisa has 99K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Emoji Toolbar | wp-Monalisa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ► | 25 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 700 |
| Total Downloads | 27K+ | ► | 99K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2009 | |
| Age | 5 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.9 | 6.6 |
Rating Breakdown
Emoji Toolbar
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Emoji Toolbar Reviews
Great Plugin with Smooth Integration
Thank you for the plugin; it integrates very well with the block editor. It has an icon search feature, which I find essential, and I haven’t noticed any load on the website. PD. I would prefer
No country flags
great plugin, but no country flags for some weird reason( This topic was modified 2 years, 11 months ago by Pavel Leontiev.
Wow – works great! Plug & play!
I was looking for an easy way to add an emoji tool to the block editor for a client and came across this. Installed & activated in seconds. Works great! Will definitely use this again. Thanks to the d
wp-Monalisa Reviews
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