# Emoji Settings

> Emoji Settings has 2K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews and 447 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Emoji Settings works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Emoji Settings adds an option to your Writing Settings page to toggle emoji conversion to images.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 31,961
- **Downloads (30 days):** 447 (+2.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 5, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sybre Waaijer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cybr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/emoji-settings/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [emoji](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/emoji/) | #2 | 51 |
| [emojis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/emojis/) | #2 | 18 |
| [emoticon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/emoticon/) | #1 | 14 |
| [script](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/script/) | #4 | 41 |
| [twemoji](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twemoji/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| emoji | #8 | 977 |
| emojis | #12 | 976 |
| emoticon | #11 | 78 |
| script | >100 | 10,000 |
| twemoji | #4 | 17 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 89.8%
- 1.1: 8%
- 1.2: 2.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Native Emoji](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/native-emoji/) | 5K+ | 3.7/5 (19) | Jun 25, 2018 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Emoji Toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/emoji-toolbar/) | 2K+ | 4/5 (3) | Feb 12, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [Super Emoji Plus+](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-emoji-plus/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 22, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [wp-Monalisa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-monalisa/) | 600+ | 4.8/5 (25) | Dec 6, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [ShareThis Reaction Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sharethis-reaction-buttons/) | 600+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Aug 20, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [TinyMCE Smiley Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-smiley-button/) | 600+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 7, 2020 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Emoji Autocomplete Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/emoji-autocomplete-gutenberg/) | 600+ | 3.6/5 (5) | Mar 19, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [Remoji – Post/Comment Reaction and Enhancement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remoji/) | 300+ | 5/5 (5) | Jul 7, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [Compressed Emoji](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compressed-emoji/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 17, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 11 | [Emoji Emoticons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/emoji-emoticons/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 21, 2013 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Emoji Settings safe to use in 2026?
Emoji Settings works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Emoji Settings?
Emoji Settings is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 31,961 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 447 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Emoji Settings work with WordPress 7.1?
Emoji Settings is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Emoji Settings need?
Emoji Settings requires PHP 7.2.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Emoji Settings last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on May 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Emoji Settings?
Emoji Settings is developed and maintained by Sybre Waaijer.

### What are the best alternatives to Emoji Settings?
The most popular alternatives to Emoji Settings are Native Emoji (5K+ installs), Emoji Toolbar (2K+ installs) and Super Emoji Plus+ (1K+ installs).


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