Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) currently ranks #658 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #655, first reached on Sep 29, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 60K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 565 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 21% versus the month before (467/day).
- The latest release, v1.9.3, shipped on Jun 5, 2026 (133 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #658 |
| 2026-09-30 | #658 |
| 2026-08-31 | #663 |
| 2026-07-31 | #669 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 60,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 781 |
| 2026-09-30 | 639 |
| 2026-08-31 | 658 |
| 2026-07-31 | 411 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ryan Hellyer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.3 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-05 |
| Added to directory | 2015-03-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Disable the WordPress emoji functionality to improve performance and privacy.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)?
As of October 16, 2026, Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) ranks #658 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #655.
When was Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) last updated?
Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) was last updated on June 5, 2026 (version 1.9.3). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)?
Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) is developed by Ryan Hellyer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2015.
