TinyMCE Smiley Button vs WP Smiley Switcher (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. TinyMCE Smiley Button has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while WP Smiley Switcher has 3.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | TinyMCE Smiley Button | WP Smiley Switcher | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | 1 | |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 18K+ | ◄ | 3.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 17 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2008 | |
| Age | 11 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 2.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.9 | 0.1 |
Rating
5/5TinyMCE Smiley Button
WP Smiley Switcher5/5
Total Reviews
1TinyMCE Smiley Button
WP Smiley Switcher1
Active Installs
600TinyMCE Smiley Button
◄WP Smiley Switcher10
Total Downloads
18K+TinyMCE Smiley Button
◄WP Smiley Switcher3.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ATinyMCE Smiley Button
WP Smiley SwitcherN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoTinyMCE Smiley Button
◄WP Smiley Switcher17 years ago
First Released
2015TinyMCE Smiley Button
WP Smiley Switcher2008
Age
11 yearsTinyMCE Smiley Button
WP Smiley Switcher18 years
WP Requires
4.2+TinyMCE Smiley Button
WP Smiley Switcher2.5+
PHP Requires
false+TinyMCE Smiley Button
WP Smiley Switcherfalse+
Business Model
FreeTinyMCE Smiley Button
WP Smiley SwitcherFree
Latest Version
1.0.9TinyMCE Smiley Button
WP Smiley Switcher0.1
Rating Breakdown
TinyMCE Smiley Button
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Smiley Switcher
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TinyMCE Smiley Button or WP Smiley Switcher more popular?
TinyMCE Smiley Button has 600 active installations while WP Smiley Switcher has 10. TinyMCE Smiley Button is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — TinyMCE Smiley Button or WP Smiley Switcher?
TinyMCE Smiley Button has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while WP Smiley Switcher has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are TinyMCE Smiley Button and WP Smiley Switcher free?
TinyMCE Smiley Button is free and WP Smiley Switcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — TinyMCE Smiley Button or WP Smiley Switcher?
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 WP Smiley Switcher was last updated 17 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.