WordPress plugin comparison
Instant Emoji Reactions vs ShareThis Reaction Buttons
Instant Emoji Reactions
by Usama Khalid
100+ installs4.4
ShareThis Reaction Buttons
by ShareThis
600+ installs3.8
At a glance
- ShareThis Reaction Buttons has more active installs: 600+, against 100+ for Instant Emoji Reactions.
- On a typical day, ShareThis Reaction Buttons is downloaded about 17 times, Instant Emoji Reactions about 8.
- Instant Emoji Reactions is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 3.8 from 5 reviews.
- ShareThis Reaction Buttons was updated more recently: Oct 9, 2026, against Oct 6, 2026 for Instant Emoji Reactions.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- ShareThis Reaction Buttons has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for Instant Emoji Reactions.
Line by line
ShareThis Reaction Buttons leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Instant Emoji Reactions | ShareThis Reaction Buttons |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,950 | #8,488 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 161 | 273 |
| Rating | 4.4(5) | 3.8(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.37 | ×0.59 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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