Emoji Remover

Lightweight WordPress emoji remover plugin that automatically removes emoji from your website, reducing file size, improving performance, and creating a cleaner web experience.

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Version: 1.0.0 • Updated: December 2025

No Emojis

Fast Loading

Reduce Size

Clean Code

Remove Emoji Reactions Support from WordPress

Emoji Remover is a lightweight WordPress plugin that completely removes emoji support from your website. Reduce unnecessary JavaScript files, decrease page load times, and create a cleaner codebase by disabling emoji functionality that most sites don’t need.

Key Features

This comprehensive emoji removal solution includes:

Remove Emoji JS

Disable WordPress emoji JavaScript files completely. Prevent wp-emoji-release.min.js from loading. Reduce HTTP requests and page size immediately.

Remove Emoji CSS

Disable emoji stylesheet loading. Remove unnecessary CSS for emoji support. Clean up head section and reduce stylesheet requests.

Convert HTML Entities

Optionally convert existing emoji to HTML entities. Keep emoji appearance while removing emoji font dependencies. Flexible conversion options available.

Granular Control

Choose what to disable: JS, CSS, or both. Disable per location: frontend, admin, or both. Complete control over emoji functionality.

Performance Boost

Reduce page load time by eliminating emoji resources. Improve site speed metrics and Core Web Vitals. Better performance for all visitors.

Clean Markup

Remove emoji-related meta tags and DNS prefetch directives. Cleaner HTML source code. More professional, minimal codebase.

Zero Configuration

Works perfectly out of the box with smart defaults. One-click activation. No settings or options needed unless you want customization.

Verified Compatible

Tested with all WordPress versions. Compatible with all plugins and themes. Safe to use without conflicts. No core changes.

Mobile Friendly

Faster mobile page loads. Better mobile performance. Reduced bandwidth for mobile visitors. Better user experience across devices.

Why Choose Emoji Remover?

Improve Page Speed: Remove unnecessary emoji JavaScript and CSS files
Reduce File Size: Smaller HTML pages and fewer HTTP requests
Clean Code: Remove emoji-related markup and meta tags
Better Performance: Faster page loads for all visitors
Mobile Optimization: Especially helpful for mobile performance
No Breaking Changes: Doesn’t affect any site functionality
Zero Setup: Works immediately after activation
Always Free: No premium version, all features included
Fully Compatible: Works with all WordPress themes and plugins

Installation & Setup

Download the Plugin:
- Click the “Download Plugin (ZIP)” button above
- Save the emoji-remover.zip file to your computer
Upload to WordPress:
- Go to your WordPress admin dashboard
- Navigate to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the emoji-remover.zip file
- Click “Install Now”
Activate & Done:
- After installation, click “Activate Plugin”
- Emoji support is immediately disabled
- No settings or configuration needed
- Enjoy improved performance
Optional Customization:
- Go to Emoji Remover in the admin menu
- Customize what to disable (JS, CSS, or both)
- Choose where to disable (frontend, admin, or both)
- Save settings and enjoy

How It Improves Performance

Reduces HTTP Requests: One less JavaScript file to download and parse
Decreases Page Size: Smaller HTML and fewer resources needed
Faster Page Load: Less content to download and process
Lower Bandwidth: Reduced data transfer for every page view
Better Core Web Vitals: Improved LCP and FID metrics
Mobile Speed Boost: Especially helpful for slow mobile connections
Server Resources: Slightly less processing needed
Cleaner Codebase: Less bloat in your HTML markup

Feature Details

Emoji JavaScript Removal

WordPress loads wp-emoji-release.min.js by default. This file is used for emoji support but isn’t necessary for most websites. Removing it reduces one HTTP request and the bandwidth needed to load it on every page.

Emoji CSS Removal

Disable the emoji stylesheet loading. Remove inline emoji styles from the page head. Cleaner HTML source code with less stylesheet overhead.

Selective Disabling

Choose exactly what to disable. Disable only JavaScript, only CSS, or both. Disable on frontend, admin, or everywhere. Perfect control over emoji functionality.

Zero Impact on Functionality

Disabling emoji doesn’t affect any core WordPress functionality. Posts, pages, users, and all plugins work normally. Only emoji rendering is affected.

One-Click Activation

The plugin works immediately after activation. No settings required. Performance improvement is instant and automatic. Customize only if you want specific behavior.

Trusted by Site Owners

“Simple but effective. My site loads faster after removing emoji support. It’s not much, but every little optimization counts. Highly recommend!”

– Oliver T., Website Owner

“Great plugin for performance optimization. My Google PageSpeed improved after installing this. Clean code, no bloat. Exactly what I needed!”

– Hannah S., Performance Manager

“One-click performance boost. No configuration needed. My mobile speed improved noticeably. Best free optimization plugin I’ve used!”

– Nathan K., Developer

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emoji Remover free?

Yes, completely free with no premium version or hidden costs. All features are included forever at no charge. Download, install, and use without limitations.

Will removing emoji break my site?

No, it’s completely safe. Disabling emoji doesn’t affect any core WordPress functionality. Your site will work normally, just without emoji support.

How much faster will my site be?

It depends on your site, but typically 5-20ms faster page loads. You’ll also reduce one HTTP request and a few KB of bandwidth per page load. Better for overall performance metrics.

Can I still use emoji in my posts?

You can type emoji, but they won’t render as emoji images. They’ll appear as characters instead. If you need emoji display, don’t use this plugin.

Does it work with caching plugins?

Yes, fully compatible with all caching plugins. Works well alongside performance optimization plugins. They complement each other perfectly.

Can I disable emoji on just the frontend?

Yes, in the settings you can choose to disable on frontend, admin, or both. Gives you complete control over where emoji is disabled.

Do I need to configure anything?

No configuration needed. Works perfectly out of the box with smart defaults. Just install, activate, and enjoy. Customize only if you want different behavior.

Is it compatible with my theme and plugins?

Yes, fully compatible with all WordPress themes and plugins. Tested extensively for conflicts. Safe to use with any setup.

Can I revert the changes if I change my mind?

Absolutely, just deactivate the plugin and emoji support returns to WordPress default. No permanent changes, completely reversible anytime.