Fast 5-star + multi-criteria reviews with schema, REST API, Block Editor & Abilities API support, emoji reactions, and localStorage voting.
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SmileyHub Emoji Kitv1.0.2
Emoji picker for Gutenberg editor that integrates colon-triggered autocomplete like Slack, Discord & custom emoji uploads for all rich-text blocks.
Instant Emoji Reactionsv1.4.3
Add emoji reactions to posts, WooCommerce products, and custom post types with built-in analytics for reaction trends and top-performing content.
Post Engagement Widgetv1.0.0
Add AJAX-powered Like and Dislike buttons to your posts & comments. A simple and lightweight way to boost user engagement.
Like Button Rating ♥ LikeBtnv2.6.65
Add Like button to posts, pages, comments, WooCommerce, BuddyPress, bbPress, UM, custom posts! Sort content by likes! Get instant stats and insights!
wp-Monalisav6.6
wp-monalisa is the plugin that smiles at you like monalisa does. place the smilies of your choice in posts, pages or comments.
Adds an Antarnisti smiley shortcode set for Kaskus-style emoticons to WordPress posts, comments, the Classic Editor, and the comment form.
GD Rating Systemv3.7.2
Powerful, highly customizable and versatile ratings plugin to allow your users to vote for anything you want.
HappySmileProv1.3.0
Let visitors rate your site with three smileys. See the results in your dashboard. Custom colours and size. English and Finnish.
Suuna Heart Reactionv1.2.0
A floating reaction button that showers the screen with hearts when visitors click it. A fun way to let readers cheer for your site.