Handcent smileys plugin (HC)

Name: Handcent smileys plugin (HC)
Rating: 3.92 (1610 reviews)
Author: Handcent

By: Handcent App

Handcent smileys plugin (Handcent style)

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

469,279 ▲ 24

Data as of 2026-10-13

Rating:

3.92 −1

(1,610)

Version:

10.1

Last updated: 2023-04-06

Ranking

#104,611 ▼ 247

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The Handcent Smileys Plugin offers an exciting collection of Handcent style emojis to enrich your messaging conversations. Easily apply these expressive smileys directly from your application's settings under the emoji icon style option. This extension provides a simple way to customize your emoji experience and bring more personality to your chats.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication

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Rating:

Version:

10.1 Last updated: 2023-04-06

Version code:

4000

Creation date:

2015-12-17

Publisher country:

Size:

5.86MB

Email:

he*****@handcent.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-13

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Developed by:: Handcent
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handcent.plugin.emojihc
Email:: he*****@handcent.com
Website:: http://www.handcent.com

User Reviews

Review patterns show strong appreciation for Handcent’s rich feature set and AI/encryption capabilities, plus long-standing use. However, multiple reviews cite Play Store removals, emoji gaps, recurring crashes, and confusing UI changes after updates. Privacy worries about trackers appear in several comments. Media issues (not downloading images/videos) and general reliability problems also surface. Overall, users value the app’s breadth and innovation but reliability, privacy, and timely updates are frequent pain points across reviews.

Pros

AI-enabled features with Bard and ChatGPT integration plus encrypted chat
Broad feature set that goes beyond standard SMS
Long-standing app with strong positive reception and loyal user base
Perceived overall quality and reliability from many users

Cons

App availability issues due to removal from Google Play (access loss and potential data concerns)
Emoji coverage lag: missing newer iPhone-style emojis and skin-tone variations; emoji problems persist
Frequent instability: crashes, not loading, and occasional non-responsiveness
Post-update UI/UX changes causing confusion or navigation issues (color schemes, icons, open button)
Privacy concerns about trackers and data collection