# Big Emoji Comments

> Big Emoji Comments has 10+ active installs and 52 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Big Emoji Comments works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**If someone leaves a comment comprised entirely of emoji, make it bigger.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,340
- **Downloads (30 days):** 52 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** George Stephanis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/georgestephanis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/big-emoji-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [emoji](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/emoji/) | #29 | 51 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,825 |
| emoji | #52 | 997 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 29, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Emoji Comments free?
Yes. Big Emoji Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Big Emoji Comments safe to use in 2026?
Big Emoji Comments works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Big Emoji Comments?
Big Emoji Comments is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,340 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Big Emoji Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Big Emoji Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Big Emoji Comments need?
Big Emoji Comments requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Big Emoji Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on June 15, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Big Emoji Comments?
Big Emoji Comments is developed and maintained by George Stephanis.

### What are the best alternatives to Big Emoji Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Big Emoji Comments are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/big-emoji-comments/ · Generated 2026-10-01 17:43 UTC by PageForge