Classic Smilies
Replace the smilies with the original versions from previous versions of WordPress.
4.9(13 reviews)
·200 active installs·Updated 10 years agoAs of April 2026, Classic Smilies is a WordPress classic plugin with 200 active installations and a 4.9/5 rating from 13 reviews. It has been downloaded 10K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.2+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Classic Menu in Navigation Block.
4.9/513 reviews
200active installs
10K+total downloads
17 yearssince 2009
Overview
Replace the smilies with the original versions from previous versions of WordPress.
Added bonus: Disables all “emoji” functionality in WordPress 4.2 and above.
Ratings & Reviews
4.913 reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.2+ requiredTested up to 4.4.34 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Changelog
1.3
- Added additional code to remove the default 1em styling from smilies, which was added in WordPress 4.2.
Contributors
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