Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)
Download Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) 1.9.3Free download · version 1.9.3
Description
At a glance
Looking for Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) v1.9.3? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 60K+ active installs · 5/5 rating from 108 reviews · updated June 5, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.8+.
This plugin disables the WordPress emoji functionality, removing unnecessary code bloat that adds support for emojis in older browsers.
What it does
- Removes the emoji detection script from
wp_headand the admin - Removes emoji styles from
wp_print_stylesand admin - Removes emoji DNS prefetching, preventing connections to
s.w.org - Removes the
wpemojiTinyMCE plugin - Strips emoji CDN hostname from DNS prefetch hints
Performance & Privacy
Emojis will still display in modern browsers that have built-in support. This plugin simply removes the extra HTTP requests and JavaScript overhead for browsers that don’t need it. Additionally, it prevents DNS prefetching to WordPress.org’s emoji CDN, improving privacy.
Note: Emoticons like :) will continue to work as expected.
Requirements
- PHP 7.4+
- WordPress 5.0+
GDPR compliancy
This plugin does not send any data to external servers. It disables DNS prefetching of emojis within WordPress, which should ensure improved privacy. To determine if your site is GDPR compliant, please seek legal advice. I have done my best to ensure the plugin is 100% GDPR compliant, but I am not a lawyer so cannot guarantee anything.
Architecture
The plugin uses:
Quality
All code uses declare(strict_types=1) and follows PSR-12. The plugin runs the following tooling:
- PHP_CodeSniffer (run via
composer phpcs) — sniffs for PSR-12 violations - PHP-CS-Fixer (run via
composer cs) — dry-run style check - PHPStan at level 6 (run via
composer phpstan) — static analysis
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)?
Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) 1.9.3 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 5/5 rating from 108 user reviews.
Does Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) cost anything?
No. Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) 1.9.3 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) 1.9.3?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)?
Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) 1.9.3 requires WordPress 4.8 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) last updated?
Version 1.9.3 was last updated on June 5, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.9.3
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.9.3 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | June 5, 2026 |
| Active installs | 60,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 (108 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8 or higher |
| Author | Ryan Hellyer |
| Tags | disable, emojis, gdpr, performance |
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