Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/ozh/ozh-css-smilies/archive/refs/heads/master.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Ozh' CSS Smilies for WordPress
WordPress smilies are hideous, right? This plugin replaces your hand typed smiley (eg :-)) with a pure HTML markup that is then easy to style.
Read the blog post for details: Revisiting WordPress smilies in a pure CSS way
This plugin adds ~~super annoying~~ super cute CSS3 animated little ghosts.
It is meant to be a start for your hacking and theming needs. Modify the CSS and make something gorgeous that matches your theme.