Question 1

What is the best WordPress Smilies plugin?

Accepted Answer

The most widely used smilies plugins are ranked by active installations on PluginSift. You can sort by popularity, rating, or recent updates to find the best option for your needs. As of April 2026, there are 7 smilies plugins available.

Question 2

How many WordPress Smilies plugins are there?

Accepted Answer

As of April 2026, there are 7 WordPress smilies plugins listed on PluginSift. This includes free, freemium, and premium options from various developers.

Question 3

Are there free Smilies plugins for WordPress?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the majority of WordPress smilies plugins offer a free version. Many also have premium tiers with advanced features. You can use the filter options above to browse only free plugins.

Question 4

How do I compare Smilies plugins?

Accepted Answer

PluginSift lets you compare any two plugins side by side. Visit a plugin page and click "Compare", or use the Compare tool in the navigation. Comparison pages show ratings, active installations, support quality, update frequency, and more.

WordPress Smilies Plugins

Keep Emoticons as Text

Really Disable Emojis

TinyMCE Smiley Button

Classic Smilies

Allow Shortcodes in Text Widgets

Tango/GNOME Smilies

Custom Smilies Directory

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