Yes, Reactions is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Reactions?

Reactions has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Reactions alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Reactions include Native Emoji, Emoji Settings, Emoji Toolbar. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Reactions work with the latest WordPress?

Reactions has been tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. It requires WordPress 4.4+ and PHP false+.

Reactions — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: Reactions
Rating: 3.9 (8 reviews)
Author: Gary Pendergast

As of April 2026, Reactions is a WordPress emoji plugin with 10 active installations and a 3.9/5 rating from 8 reviews. It has been downloaded 18K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.4+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Native Emoji.