Emoji Settings vs Zifera (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, Emoji Settings has a higher user rating (5/5 from 12 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Emoji Settings has accumulated 29K+ total downloads while Zifera has 1.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Emoji Settings | Zifera | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 29K+ | ◄ | 1.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2021 | |
| Age | 11 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Emoji Settings
Zifera5/5
Total Reviews
12Emoji Settings
◄Zifera1
Active Installs
2.0K+Emoji Settings
◄Zifera0
Total Downloads
29K+Emoji Settings
◄Zifera1.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmoji Settings
ZiferaN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoEmoji Settings
◄Zifera4 years ago
First Released
2015Emoji Settings
Zifera2021
Age
11 yearsEmoji Settings
Zifera5 years
WP Requires
5.5+Emoji Settings
Zifera3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.2.0+Emoji Settings
Ziferafalse+
Business Model
FreeEmoji Settings
ZiferaFree
Latest Version
2.0.0Emoji Settings
Zifera1.0
Rating Breakdown
Emoji Settings
5/5(12 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Zifera
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Emoji Settings Reviews
by RealMag777
Convenient and useful
Works fine, thank you!
by Anonymous User 18721493
Great!
Simple, straightforward, and does it job well!
by cekay
solved all my issues
I tried another plugin that has more than 70k installation, but it didn’t work for some reason it was converting the emoji to svg, but this plugin solved my problem smoothly, thank you
Zifera Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emoji Settings or Zifera more popular?
Emoji Settings has 2.0K+ active installations while Zifera has 0. Emoji Settings is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Emoji Settings or Zifera?
Emoji Settings has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Zifera has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Emoji Settings and Zifera free?
Emoji Settings is free and Zifera is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Emoji Settings or Zifera?
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?
Emoji Settings was last updated 11 months ago and Zifera was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.