Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#12240
Peak #12166
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
11.2K
Days tracked
37
1 day▼ 2
7 days▼ 52
30 days▲ 133
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Classic Smilies currently ranks #12240 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #12166, first reached on Aug 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3, shipped on Jan 6, 2016 (3,890 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #12240 |
| 2026-07-31 | #12370 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Samuel Wood (Otto) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2016-01-06 |
| Added to directory | 2009-07-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Replace the smilies with the original versions from previous versions of WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Classic Smilies?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Classic Smilies?
As of August 31, 2026, Classic Smilies ranks #12240 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #12166.
When was Classic Smilies last updated?
Classic Smilies was last updated on January 6, 2016 (version 1.3).
Who makes Classic Smilies?
Classic Smilies is developed by Samuel Wood (Otto). It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2009.
