Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Emoji Settings currently ranks #4509 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4495, first reached on Sep 11, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 16 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 25% versus the month before (13/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.0, shipped on May 5, 2025 (532 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #4509 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4512 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4508 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4508 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 11 |
| 2026-09-30 | 9 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10 |
| 2026-04-30 | 15 |
| 2026-03-31 | 20 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 11 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 12 |
| 2025-09-30 | 7 |
| 2025-08-31 | 4 |
| 2025-07-31 | 18 |
| 2025-06-30 | 8 |
| 2025-05-31 | 6 |
| 2025-04-30 | 16 |
| 2025-03-31 | 29 |
| 2025-02-28 | 11 |
| 2025-01-31 | 15 |
| 2024-12-31 | 5 |
| 2024-11-30 | 7 |
| 2024-10-31 | 8 |
| 2024-09-30 | 11 |
| 2024-08-31 | 7 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Sybre Waaijer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.0 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-05 |
| Added to directory | 2015-07-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Emoji Settings adds an option to your Writing Settings page to toggle emoji conversion to images.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Emoji Settings?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Emoji Settings?
As of October 19, 2026, Emoji Settings ranks #4509 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4495.
When was Emoji Settings last updated?
Emoji Settings was last updated on May 5, 2025 (version 2.0.0). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Emoji Settings?
Emoji Settings is developed by Sybre Waaijer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2015.
